Advance Evening News
This evening's stories include a King George School Board library book review committee, a vacancy on the King George School Board, and an overview of tonight's Fredericksburg City Council meeting.
King George School Board Committee to Review Contested Library Purchases
By Adele Uphaus
King George School Board Seeks Applications to Fill Vacancy
By Adele Uphaus
The King George School Board on Monday agreed to assemble a committee to review proposed library book purchases that are contested by some members of the community. The Board also heard a report on accreditation for the 2024-25 school year.
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Fredericksburg City Council Meeting Preview
By Adele Uphaus
The agenda for tonight’s Fredericksburg City Council work session and regular meeting includes discussions about several historic properties, a report on whether downtown streets can be converted from one-way to two-way, and a public hearing on the sale of bonds to support equipment purchases and capital projects.
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King George School Board Seeks Applications to Fill Vacancy
By Adele Uphaus
The King George County School Board is seeking letters of interest from residents of the James Monroe election district who are interested in filling the seat vacated by Matthew Roles.
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