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Virginia’s 2024 Candidates Announce Debate Schedules

Published September 10, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated October 1, 2024 at 10:23PM

Correction (Sept. 12): The dates listed for Candidates Anderson and Vindman are not all debates. We have updated the information to reflect whether they are debates or forums. Debates allow candidates to answer questions and respond to their opponent’s comments. Forums are typically statements with no back-and-forth between candidates. Anderson has previously agreed to participate in six debates; Vindman has agreed to participate in one debate at University of Mary Washington. Vindman previously declined a televised debate hosted by ABC news.

As election season heats up, Virginia’s candidates for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives District 7 have announced their debate schedules.

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Yard Waste Fees Waived Until Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at Stafford Landfill

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 6, 2024 at 10:03AM

The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) has announced that it will temporarily waive fees for yard debris disposal for residents until Sunday, September 8, 2024.

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Stafford County Invites Citizens to Annual 9/11 Bell-Ringing

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 6, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Stafford County will host its annual 9/11 ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

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Business

Stafford Strikes a SPARK for Local Business Owners

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 4, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Stafford’s Economic Development team is launching a new program for aspiring and established business owners.

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Fredericksburg

Consultants Seek Public Input on Revamping Fredericksburg’s Parks and Ficklen Island

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 4, 2024 at 10:30AM

A consulting firm, Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, is seeking more public input on the future of Alum Spring Park, Old Mill Park, and Ficklen Island in Fredericksburg.

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We Asked Four Candidates about Transparency in Government; Three Responded

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 4, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated October 1, 2024 at 10:24PM

Our second week of candidate survey questions generated responses from three of the four candidates. To help voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District make an informed decision, we continue a feature series offering insights into each candidate’s stand on critical issues affecting our area.

Candidates are emailed a question and asked to reply by a deadline This format lets voters quickly compare the candidates’ views on critical issues, helping them make an informed choice come election day.

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New Roundabout and Sidewalks Planned for Stefaniga/Mountain View Road Intersection

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 3, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Proposed plans for the intersection of Stefaniga and Mountain View

The Stafford County Department of Capital Projects is holding a Citizen Information Meeting to discuss the upcoming Stefaniga and Mountain View Road Intersection Improvement Project.

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What’s On the Agenda? Stafford’s Board of Supervisors Next Meeting on Sept. 3

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 3, 2024 at 7:30AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:10AM

Stafford Board of Supervisors (June, 2024)

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. at 5 p.m.

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Fredericksburg

Assault, Drugs, and Failure to Move Over: Fredericksburg Police Roundup

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 30, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated August 30, 2024 at 1:48PM

(Photo | Fredericksburg Police Department Facebook)

Fredericksburg Police has posted several recent arrests on their Facebook page.

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High Winds and Heavy Rains Batter Region: Stafford Sees Over 6 Inches

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 30, 2024 at 1:10PM

Hartwood Area (Photo | Stafford County Sheriff's Department Facebook)

Yesterday’s storm brought high winds and heavy rains to a wide area ranging from Spotsylvania to Maryland.

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