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Details of SkyTree, SCPS Agreement Raise Questions

Last weekend’s SkyTree book fair at Riverbend High School in Spotsylvania County raises several questions – among them, who sponsored the event and where will the proceeds from the book sales go. Connections between Spotsylvania schools, SkyTree Book Fairs and Brave Books SkyTree is a new organization, with an application for nonprofit status pending with […]

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FXBG Advance Ribbon-cutting Celebrates 'Democracy, Decency and Civility'

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Fredericksburg-area elected officials among those who celebrated FXBG Advance launch

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Suspected drunk driver hits deputy’s vehicle

On December 1 around 2:45 p.m., the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office received a call about a possible drunk driver in the area of Orange Plank Rd near the Orange County line. Senior Deputy T. Kreiter was in the area of West Catharpin Rd and Dulin Lane in Orange County when the suspect vehicle came into his […]

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Holiday Profile: River Rock Outfitters

Business Name: River Rock Outfitters Location: 215 William Street Regular Business Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Website: riverrockoutfitter.com Phone: 540/604-0271 YouTube Instagram: @riverrockoutfitter Facebook Nestled within the heart of downtown Fredericksburg, River Rock Outfitter stands out for its adventurous spirit. In November 2014, April and Keith Peterson opened the small business […]

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Stafford school division presents legislative priorities

The delegation of state legislators who attended the second annual legislative summit convened by Stafford County Public Schools this week seemed to be in agreement – the county school division needs more money. “The need is clear for more money,” said Paul Milde, a former member of the county Board of Supervisors and newly elected […]

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FXBG Advance Ribbon-cutting Celebrates ‘Democracy, Decency and Civility’

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Fredericksburg was home to multiple newspapers – morning papers, evening papers, dailies, weeklies and semi-weeklies. Competition between them did grow fierce on at least one occasion, such as when Rufus Merchant, the publisher of the Virginia Star, and W. Seymour White, editor of The Recorder, came to blows in […]

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Suspected drunk driver hits deputy's vehicle

Accident serves as reminder that coming into the holiday season, police will be stepping up surveillance for drunk drivers as a part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

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Holiday Profile: River Rock Outfitters

U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized this veteran-owned small business.

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Stafford school division presents legislative priorities

Updating school funding formulas is top priority