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 […]
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 […]
There will be cats to see, cats to adopt, and cat art to buy, as well as history to learn about this area of the city. I find this to be true of most cat lovers—even if you are lucky enough to share your home with a cat or two, you’re still as excited to […]
Fredericksburg native Buck Cox proposes to construct a research and education hub on the banks of the Rappahannock. By Cathy JettCONTRIBUTOR Fredericksburg native Henry “Buck” Cox’s dream is to build an environmental research and education hub in Fredericksburg that will attract tourists, boost the economy, and help protect the Rappahannock River. Share Making the retired […]
Candidate Harris has a plan to help care for seniors who require expensive at-home health care services. Can afford it? Can we not? By Jay BrockGUEST COLUMNIST Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is proposing to have Medicare pay for home health services for seniors and the disabled covered under the program. Given that at-home care can […]
A Wisconsin murder inspired three of the greatest horror films in cinematic history. Our new movie reviewer takes us into the world of psychos, chainsaws, and fava beans, just in time for Halloween. By Alan HerrmannMOVIE REVIEWER The Halloween season is upon us, which means my family’s annual Halloween film festival has begun. We celebrate […]
Fredericksburg residents this year received significantly higher property valuations. Those who wish to challenge must confront both objective and subjective estimates. One wouldn’t think there’s much connection between Downtown Greens and residential real-estate tax assessments, but to Chris Schmidt of Fredericksburg, the controversy over the former led to asking a series of probing questions about […]
Early voting location has been different each of the past three elections. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENTEmail Hank Early voting sites in Spotsylvania County have been different in each of the last three elections. Apparently, landlords have had regrets about the action occurring outside some of the previous locations. Share Registrar Kelly Acors says the county tried […]
New space is more modern and accessible to visitors and the local community. By Cathy JettCONTRIBUTOR Visitors to Fredericksburg can snap selfies in front of a giant mural of downtown when the Visitor Center opens in its new space in early November on Executive Plaza’s first floor. Share Fredericksburg Assistant Director of Tourism M.C. Morris […]
Petition filed by former Riverbend swim coach seeks release of emails and text messages, as well as results of third-party investigation. By Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT A former Riverbend High School swim coach is seeking the court’s help in getting the school division to release records responsive to multiple requests made under the Virginia […]
