I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for paving work at mile markers 111-121.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures between interchanges for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.


The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named River Rock Outfitter, a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, as one of seven finalist for its “Americas Top Small Business” Awards.

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Stafford County Public Schools: “Members of the Stafford County community, to include students, the Stafford County School Board, Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Stafford County Fire & Rescue Department, Grimm & Parker Architects, and McDonough-Bolyard-Peck (MBP) construction management gathered on Truslow Road yesterday to officially break ground on the construction of High School 6. The new school, set to open in August 2026, is the first construction to address the county’s growing population since 2008.”

“A contract was awarded to Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $139,334,000 for the construction of High School 6 during the September 12, 2023, regular School Board meeting.”


Press Release:The Aquia Harbour Host Lions were out supporting the Household Hazardous Waste Day collecting all the electrical and electronic waste. 3,905lbs of electronic in addition to hundreds of cell phones, laptops, and ink cartridges, were able to be recycled by the Lions.”

“The students from Brooke Point High School Vstar were on hand to work with the Lions, disabling items while identifying multiple desktop computers and monitors that they will be able to wipe and refurbish to provide to people in our area who cannot afford a home computer.”


Stafford County Supervisor Crystal Vanuch: “I have great news… remember a few weeks ago when I said I was introducing a request for more time to pay personal property taxes due in December? Well, it passed our Board 6-1 on Tuesday! They are now penalty-free until January 5, and you will have more time to make those payments.”

“Personal property tax bills go out at the beginning of November. These bills are due December 5th. With the impending government shutdown on top of difficult economic conditions, I think allowing residents an additional 30 days, penalty-free, to pay these bills is necessary. The bills will be penalty-free until January 5th.”


Spotsylvania Towne Centre: “X-Golf is getting ready to open its doors in the first quarter of 2024. The 8,500 square foot golf simulation experience will be located near Park Lane Tavern, in The Village section of the complex.”

“X-Golf features seven state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators that give players unparalleled realism through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors and advanced gaming software. Short-game and putting capabilities allow players to fully experience a round from tees to greens with acute accuracy.”


Stafford County Government: “Stafford County will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Armed Services Memorial on the Stafford County Government campus. All veterans and the public are invited to join Stafford in recognizing all who have served our country. As well the ceremony will be streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/staffordcountygovernment.

“The keynote speaker for the ceremony is Steve Cox, President and Chief Executive Officer at Rappahannock Goodwill Industries. Cox served for 23 years and one month in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as Public Affairs Officer and Commander/Executive/Operations Officer.”


Fredricksburg.com: “Susan Randall, current chair of the Stafford School Board, is seeking reelection to a second term on the board and is facing a challenge from Sarah Baker.”

‘The Free Lance–Star sent questionnaires to both candidates asking them to provide background information and to identify the top three issues facing the School Division and describe what they would do about them if elected.”


Fredericksburg.com: “Elizabeth Warner is running for reelection to a second term as the Griffis-Widewater representative on the Stafford School Board and faces challenger Mary Rupert.”

“The Free Lance–Star sent questionnaires to all candidates asking them to provide background information and to identify the top three issues facing the School Division and describe what they would do about them if elected.”


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