Latest Stafford County News
Grant would provide cybersecurity training
A new grant program from Go Virginia looks to create jobs by fostering regional collaborations in business, education, and government. The University of Mary Washington and the Rappahannock Community College are partnering with two area localities, the Fredericksburg...
Unemployment rises in November
Although Virginia’s unemployment rate rose in November to 3.7 percent, a one-tenth of a percentage increase, during the 12-month period ending in November, Virginia gained 33,700 jobs, with the biggest gains occurring in Northern Virginia (14,000) and the Richmond...
Eats: Homey and hearty, Mason-Dixon Cafe hits the spot in Stafford
Mason Dixon Café in Stafford County serves great food and great reviews. Read more >>
Average 30-year mortgage rates slip to 3.95 percent
Recently, the long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell, making it slightly more affordable to borrow for a home. Read more>>
The gift that keeps on giving – nonprofits in Virginia
Virginia employs more than 250,000 people in non-profit businesses, a larger number than the population of our capital city. Read more>>
SimVentions Named one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Virginia’ for 6th Consecutive Year!
Stafford, VA: SimVentions, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Virginia was created by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group. This statewide survey and awards program is...
What’s on your ‘wish list’ for businesses to open locally in 2018?
What's on your 'wish list' for businesses to open locally in 2018? The Free Lance–Star is seeking suggestions for its annual list of retailers, restaurants and other businesses that readers would like to see open in the Fredericksburg area in 2018. Read more >>
What’s on your ‘wish list’ for businesses to open locally in 2018?
What's on your 'wish list' for businesses to open locally in 2018? The Free Lance–Star is seeking suggestions for its annual list of retailers, restaurants and other businesses that readers would like to see open in the Fredericksburg area in 2018. Read more >>