ENVIRONMENTAL CENTS: How much Energy does Crypto use?

Think Visa transactions are energy intensive? Here’s a look at what Crypto currencies can require. By Bruce SallerCOLUMNIST Crypto is a growing digital (sort-of) currency that provides a medium of exchange that is not supported by any government or bank.  It uses very strong security algorithms to record transactions.  The number of crypto currencies has […]

Education Spotlight: Caroline High School Launches Podcast Network

Student-run initiative aims to spotlight student voices, engage the community. By Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENTEmail Adele Students at Caroline High School have launched a podcast network featuring a lineup of five shows, all entirely student-run. Share The Cavalier Podcast Network “is an incredible opportunity for our students to take ownership of their voices and share their […]

Bridge Replacement Planned on U.S. 1

Public hearing on plans to be held on Thursday evening at James Monroe High School. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENTEmail Hank Significant change will soon be coming to a highly traveled bridge in Fredericksburg—the Rappahannock Canal bridge, which carries U.S. 1 (Emancipation Highway, as it’s named in the city of Fredericksburg) over the canal and the pedestrian […]

Virginia’s FOIA Law Does Not Require Lawsuits to be Served with Process

Code states that lawsuits brought under FOIA must be “received” by the respondent, not “served.” By Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT Lawyers for the Spotsylvania School Board successfully argued in General District Court this week that a petition brought by a citizen alleging violation of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act should be dismissed because it was […]

Stafford Students Chart Their Futures at Annual Career Expo

Event furthers division’s goal of ensuring students are prepared for life after graduation. By Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENTEmail Adele Eva Garcia-Moreya is already enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. She plans to go through the Marine Corps’ Platoon Leaders Course and become a Marine officer. Share Onolee Slaten wants to attend the University of […]

COMMENTARY: Civility Begins with the Tough Discussions

Civility and civility conversations have a rich history — but they’re known less for their successes (see the Better Angels Society) than for their failures (see “Why Interfaith Dialog Doesn’t Work”). Share So it should not surprise that a relatively small effort in Fredericksburg by two people on opposing sides of the political aisle to come […]

Local School Boards Receive Overview of New State Accountability System

Some Fredericksburg School Board members are concerned about how division will fare under new system. By Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENTEmail Adele Both the Fredericksburg and Stafford school boards were introduced this week to the new state school accountability system—and in Fredericksburg, School Board members said they are worried about how the division will fare […]

Sunday Books & Culture

Vanessa SekingerBOOKS & CULTURE EDITOR THE BLUE HOUR by Paula Hawkins Published by Mariner Books (October 29, 2024)Hardcover $27.00Audiobook $22.04 Reviewed by Drew Gallagher The blue hour is that time between day and night. Before the world turns from light to darkness, white to black. The time when the world lives in semi truths and […]

Beware the Mixtape

By Drew GallagherHUMORIST As resident humorist for the Advance, I’ve seen my role in the community evolve into something more than simply making people laugh and pissing off Drew from King George. I’ve come to accept that I am here to fight the unbeatable foe; To bear with unbearable sorrow; To run where the brave dare not […]

Letters to the Editor

One Oath, Two Choices Voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District have two choices for their congressman. Both candidates, Derrick Anderson and Eugene Vindman served as U.S. Army officers. Both swore an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of The United States.”  Oaths are not fair weather things. They bind professional and personal conduct. They […]