Advance Evening News
This evening's stories feature a look at the King George Board of Supervisors' legislative priorities, how drone sightings are handled, and a preview of the King George Board of Supervisors meeting.
King George Supervisors’ Proposed Legislative Priorities Include Request to Revisit Public Meeting Rules
By Adele Uphaus
Among the board’s legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly session is a request to “eliminate restrictions on the Board of Supervisors' meeting capabilities,” according to a resolution that’s on the agenda for approval at tonight’s meeting.
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Researching and Reporting Drone Sightings
By Martin Davis
Drones have caused quite a buzz in mid-Atlantic states, and this past week they became a topic of interest in King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties. Here in Virginia, the response to these sightings is handled by the Virginia Fusion Center in Richmond.
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Meeting Preview: King George Board of Supervisors
By Adele Uphaus
County Administrator Matthew Smolnik will deliver a “State of the County” address during the meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
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