University of Mary Washington Celebrates the Class of 2024
From COVID-19 to commencement in four years. The seniors who graduated this past weekend from the University of Mary Washington started their college careers in the fall of 2020, when the world was still in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of their high school graduation ceremonies were cancelled and much of their college […]
Negligence, Tax Laws Undermine Schools in Spotsylvania
The Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors has worked for more than 10 years to destroy public education by defunding it. Both political parties see it. The Board can fix it in one easy move. Last fall’s elections in Spotsylvania County were arguably among the most heated in our region. Parents and voters frustrated with a dysfunctional […]
Happy Mother’s Day from the Advance
Our youngest son sent his mom a photo the other day of the night sky. He is far, far from home serving our nation. But even in these trying days, he found beauty in a difficult part of the world – a sky unfettered by the light pollution that keeps us from seeing the universe […]
Advice from the Secretary of Levity
Hey – Congresswoman Spanberger, Drew needs a job. He’s recommending you avoid puppies, rodeos, and more. Confused? Read on! Today is Mother’s Day, so hug or call your mother and tell her how much you love her. The last time I spoke with my mother was on Mother’s Day last year before she passed away, […]
Sunday Books & Culture
This week’s reviews include complex stories of women grappling with their past experiences in Nicola Solvinic’s “The Hunter’s Daughter” and Kristen Hannah’s “The Women.” edited by Vanessa SekingerBOOKS & CULTURE EDITOR THE HUNTER’S DAUGHTER By Nicola Solvinic Published by Berkley (May 14, 2024)Hardcover $25.20Audiobook $14.99 By David Arndt Anna Koray is a local cop in […]
Local Home Prices Continue Climb
Spotsylvania and Stafford both see average home sales price in April of $500,000 or above, the most expensive in the region. In Fredericksburg and Orange, the average sales prices declined from 2023. The most-recent housing report for the Fredericksburg region is out, and at a high level there are no real surprises. Everything is up. […]
Stafford Recognizes Employees of the Year at Gold Star Gala
School Board Chair: “Our employees are the heart of our district.” Stafford County Public Schools honored employees of the year in all categories at its annual Gold Star Gala Dinner and Ceremony Thursday evening. In addition to celebrating the Teacher of the Year, the division also presented honors for Bus Drivers of the Year, Bus […]
Pre-Season, but not Dull
The Republican Forum in Fredericksburg Thursday night offered insights into the range of opinions within the party around foreign affairs – and a few fireworks. If politics were baseball, Thursday night’s Republican Candidates’ forum in Fredericksburg would have been just another preseason game. Of interest only to the most rabid fans. After all, most of […]
The Green Energy Challenge
As the realities of global warning continue coming into view, Dominion is adjusting to deal with the challenges. There are things we can do, too. by Bruce SallerCONSUMER WRITER Carbon Dioxide levels in the atmosphere set another record in 2023, registering 419.3 parts per million. The last time atmospheric carbon dioxide amounts were this high was […]