There’s still a week to go, so we at FXBG Advance are holding our water on our list of the stories of the year. Clay Jones is casting his vote this morning with another of his brilliant cartoons. And for him, there’s no doubt – it’s the ongoing saga of book burning and book banning […]
BREAKING NEWS: Riverbend Principal Xavier Downs on Leave
by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Riverbend High School Principal Xavier Downs is on leave according to Spotsylvania County Schools following an incident during a meeting with swim team parents at RHS on Wednesday night. Fredericksburg Advance contacted the Spotsylvania County Schools’ Communications Department seeking more information. According to an email response from the school system, we learned […]
BREAKING NEWS: Riverbend Principal Xavier Downs on Leave
by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Riverbend High School Principal Xavier Downs is on leave according to Spotsylvania County Schools following an incident during a meeting with swim team parents at RHS on Wednesday night. Fredericksburg Advance contacted the Spotsylvania County Schools’ Communications Department seeking more information. According to an email response from the school system, we learned […]
Stafford's combined high school bands raise thousands for Food Bank
“BAND Together to Fight Hunger” fundraiser is in its 13th year.
Podcast: Howard Rudat
Howard Rudat discusses his new Mercedes and its AI, reflects on his campaign for Rock Hill Supervisor for Stafford County, what degree of investment localities need to take on for public education and student meals, why the next high school in Stafford should be named the Frank “Doc” White Flying Bats (or something more creative).
New Dominion Podcast
Returning for his second appearance on the show, Howard Rudat ruminates, laughs, and fawns over his Mercedes.
The Need Is So Great
The greater Fredericksburg region came together on Saturday to help some 1,000 families facing food insecurity.
Sunday Books & Culture
Reviews include “Let Us Descend” from National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, and Ashley Hope Perez’s often banned “Out of Darkness.”
Playing This Weekend – A Christmas Carol
The November real estate market report from Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors shows housing market continuing to tighten.
Dr. John Coker Delivers the Mail for Santa
A dedicated Rotary Club member and backer of many events that make Fredericksburg a special place to live year-round, Coker provides children in the city a direct mail line to the North Pole.