Advance Morning News
It's Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and today's stories include a look at the Wason Poll's implications for the 7th Congressional race, and overviews of tonight's board meetings in Stafford and Spotsy.
Will Independents Make the Difference in the 7th?
By Martin Davis
The new Wason Poll suggests the presidential and senate races in Virginia are all but over. But buried in the data is some information that catch the eye of the two candidates in the 7th District.
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Stafford School Board October 8 Meeting Preview
By Adele Uphaus
The Stafford School Board will meet on Tuesday for a work session at 4:30 p.m. and the regular monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Action items scheduled for the meeting include approval of legislative priorities for the 2025 General Assembly session and large capital improvement priorities for fiscal years 2026-2035.
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Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors Meeting for Tuesday
Details of items to be considered include mid-year personnel adjustments and a real estate tax relief program.
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