Scott Shenk

A pair of public meetings are scheduled for resident input on Stafford County’s work updating the comprehensive plan, which sets a framework for the county’s future development.

Public hearings are scheduled Tuesday for a pair of Stafford County data center projects, with owners seeking changes to approved plans.

Problems have persisted since Fredericksburg's wastewater overflow spillage to the point that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a notice of violation to the city in May.

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Since the February wastewater overflow spillage in Fredericksburg, problems have persisted to the point the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a notice of violation to the city in May.

Several Fredericksburg wastewater spills threatened local waterways, including Hazel Run, Deep Run and the Rappahannock River.

The Joshua Falls-to-Yeat power line would span nine counties with tall towers, but Spotsylvania’s low public turnout reflects its standby role and limited local opposition, despite official board resistance.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors gave the thumbs-up to one data center change and deferred an amendment to another data center project.

Just after 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, crews worked on an overnight pavement resurfacing project along southbound Interstate 95 in Stafford