Jannan Holmes found more than a passion for mental health issues when she came to Mary Washington in 1985, she found a heart for service. Learn more about Holmes in our final candidate interview.

This week’s page features The Girl from the Red Rose Motel, an interview with its author Susan Zurenda, and The Unsettled.

Saturday is your last chance to vote early – here’s a guide to help you avoid Tuesday’s rush. Also in this issue: Making it easier to figure out what to cook; Government Meetings, Nov. 6-10;

Salem District voters received text messages from Spotsylvania County Republican Committee accusing Daniels of using kids as guinea pigs. Also in this issue: Micah Ministries holds annual memorial.

Forum at Mary Washington puts religious faces front-and-center as war rages | Also in this issue: Martin Davis on reclaiming thankfulness

Fredericksburg Taxpayers Are About to Feel the Effects of an Economic El Niño | Also in this issue: Stafford Candidate Lorena Bruner fined for failing to file campaign finance reports

ACLU’s Matthew Callahan has questioned Taylor’s banning library books; Taylor argues he isn’t banning books. Election Day will decide who has final say.

Matt Kelly is seeking to return to City Council, where he’s been since 2012 – and where he served from 2002 to 2020 – and he has a clear vision for what he wants to see happen.

Matt Hurt of CIP returns to discuss how student success is happening in a number of districts across the Commonwealth. Our local districts have much to learn from his examples.

Starting November 1, one of our region’s best-known reporters joins the FXBG Advance. Learn more about Adele, and what her hiring will mean for you.