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CLAY JONES: 'Hips Don't Lie'

Jan 18, 2025 | fxbgadvance.com | Clay Jones |Martin Davis

By Clay JonesCARTOONISTNews-wise, things were a bit slow in our region this week. So Clay Jones went back in time to November, where he picked up on a disturbing report that we wrote about in November. Two hospitals in our region — Spotsylvania Regional and Mary Washington — were bringing up the rear in Leapfrog Group’s hospital safety grades. “Leapfrog rated 71 Virginia hospitals this fall,” we reported, “and Stafford Hospital joins 41 others receiving A ratings.
OPINION: Timelines, Transparency, and Data Centers

Jan 14, 2025 | fxbgadvance.com | Matt Kelly |Martin Davis

By Matt KellyGUEST OPINIONThe public was first made aware of the possibility of data centers in Celebrate VA when Mayor Devine added the topic to the July 9, 2024 Council agenda, giving the public no prior notice that the topic was to be discussed. Well before that announcement, council members had toured data centers in February, two at a time, to avoid public notice. Also, prior to the July 9th meeting the City Manager initiated discussion with a developer to provide land for data centers.
Education Spotlight: All King George Schools Receive Purple Heart Designation

Nov 12, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

Program recognizes schools that support military-connected families. All five King George County schools have been named Distinguished Purple Heart Schools by the Virginia Department of Education, the division announced last week. ShareThe Purple Heart designation is given to schools that demonstrate a commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
The New Dominion Podcast

Nov 11, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

Featuring local author Justin Marlowehttps://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0UiwCTw9TdVC4U0AUNC5OFHe started out to write a movie script; he ended up with an innovative exploration of Black identity. Justin Marlow takes Cori, Megan, and Marty on his journey of self-discovery that also opens up a better understanding of life in the greater Fredericksburg region. ShareSubscribedTo view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit the link that follows.
Op-Ed: Saying Farewell to the Greatest Generation on Veteran’s Day

Nov 10, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

By David S. KerrGUEST COUMNISTThey’re snippets in the newspaper or on Internet sites. A paragraph or two announcing the passing of the last survivor of a particular World War II action or battle. For instance, the last member of the crew of the USS Arizona, the famous battleship that was sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, passed on in April.
Fun Nuns: Nunsense Debuts at UMW Theatre

Nov 9, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

Dennis WemmTHEATRE CRITICNunsenseWritten by Dan Goggin; Directed by Gregg StullKlein Theatre, November 7-24, 2024And the crowd went wild, as they do for nuns. Remember in the days when nuns sang, flew, worried about how to solve their “problem sisters,” and saved the spirits of the lost and confused? Well, here they sing, dance, and clown while reveling in the freedom that comic performers have.
After the Election, What We Do Matters

Nov 8, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

Eric BondsGUEST COMMENTARYAs Americans, it can be easy to believe that we live outside history. We frequently imagine that the conflict, upheaval, and peril of dramatic social change is something that only impacts people living overseas, or is something that only shaped the lives of Americans living in more momentous times from our nation’s past. The results of Tuesday’s election demonstrate that we are living in dramatic times ourselves. This can be frightening.
Op-ed: How Does the U.S. Healthcare System Fare Compared to that of Nine Other Countries?

Nov 7, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

Hint: not well. By Jay BrockGUEST WRITERThe Commonwealth Fund, the healthcare think tank, last month came out with a report comparing healthcare in the United States with nine other advanced nations, and it’s a stunner.
Vindman Claims CD-7 Race

Nov 6, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENTDemocrat Eugene Vindman, who ran in one of the more-expensive congressional races in Virginia history, declared victory just before 11 p.m. on Election Night as the gap between him and Republican opponent Derrick Anderson climbed to over 13,000 votes. ShareHis victory speech to a thinned out crowed under the lights of several TV crews focused on bringing voters in Virginia’s sprawling 7th Congressional District together.
Live and Let Dice

Nov 2, 2024 | fxbgadvance.com | Martin Davis

Do you remember playing Dungeons & Dragons? Did it lead you worship Satan? Do you know the definition of necromancy? If so, take a trip down memory lane with Drew. And bring your die. By Drew GallagherHUMORIST(On the eve of an election that may signal the end of democracy and unleash a demented dictator with no moral compass, our intrepid humorist takes a moment to wish a very happy 50th birthday to an American institution.)The game Dungeons and Dragons turns 50 this year.