Tri-County VA News

• VACO officials warn Richmond to preserve local land-use control as data centers, solar projects and transmission lines strain rural counties.
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Virginia is on the verge of Governor Spanberger declaring a drought emergency as the state struggles with ongoing dry conditions and lack of rain. The...

The Silber family and local historian Eunice Haigler are documenting the Fredericksburg Frogs and other Black baseball teams that thrived from 1919...

• Virginia is 100% in drought with 38% extreme conditions, triggering mandatory water limits like no lawn watering and restricted pool fills in nearby...

The motorcoach traveled nearly half a mile through stopped traffic, striking 10 vehicles before stopping.

• Work zone speed limit stayed at 65 mph...

After eligibility issues halted his junior college career, Stafford's Demabior Shokai is now training for a EuroLeague summer tournament following his...

Fredericksburg is gaining a new sports option with the Fred City soccer club, set to field men's USL Two and women's USL W teams starting May 2027.

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Budget and Funding Risks

• ⚡ No Budget Deal: Virginia lawmakers left without a new budget deal after Wednesday talks, with the data center tax...

Virginia lawmakers departed without a budget deal after Wednesday talks, leaving less than two weeks before a potential government shutdown. The sales tax exemption for data center equipment remains the primary holdup.

The June 22 Planning Commission meeting agenda and staff reports are now available. Residents can review the details to prepare comments on local development issues ahead of the session.

Blue Ridge Shores residents are actively rallying against the Valley Link transmission line, forming a committee to highlight concerns over viewshed impacts, property values, and health risks.

The Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved multiple street closures to support filming of The Colonel during June and July. This move shows local government enabling the film industry in town.

Community Events

• 🔥 Spotsylvania Stars & Stripes Spectacular: Spotsylvania County will host its 20th annual Stars & Stripes Spectacular on June...

Spotsylvania County marks its 20th annual Stars & Stripes Spectacular on June 27, celebrating both the event's anniversary and America's 250th with...

The Planning Commission has posted its agenda for the June 16, 2026 meeting, with revisions made yesterday. Residents tracking development and zoning issues should review it ahead of the session.

• Incumbent Democrat Eugene Vindman faces three Republicans in the competitive 7th District.
• Republicans Philip Harding, Doug Ollivant, and Rick...

Virginia faces a June 30 shutdown risk as House and Senate budgets diverge sharply over the data center sales tax exemption.

• House proposal: Keeps...

Local Government Updates

• New FOIA Platform: The City of Fredericksburg launched NextRequest, an online system to submit and track Freedom of...

Fredericksburg residents gain easier access to public records with the new NextRequest online platform, which offers step-by-step guidance, routes...

The Fredericksburg community is grieving Jennifer Sharp, director of technology at the U.S. Parachute Association, who was among 12 killed when a...