Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Schools are back and drivers face more buses and kids on the roads during morning and afternoon commutes as the Stafford Sheriff’s Office urges caution when school bus lights flash.

Plan to drive slower to keep everyone safe.

This week, Bill interviewed Zancheng Wu, the Nationals' production director, who shared his journey from China to pursue a baseball career in Fredericksburg + his account highlights a unique route in the local sports business.

The Fredericksburg School Board unanimously appointed Stan Jones as an interim at-large member after Jarvis Bailey’s departure and swore him in immediately (he then joined a budget session) to address school decisions.

Dominion Energy has split its high-voltage transmission project into two segments — it will file the southern portion this fall and the northern segment, crossing Stafford, next year.

A local citizen group said community input influenced the change and they plan to continue organizing to monitor the project.

James Monroe High School is a finalist in T-Mobile's contest that could award a $1M upgrade to Maury Stadium, a 91-year-old field with rich history.

Public online voting will run from Oct. 8–25 (the planned renovation includes new bleachers, lights, a resurfaced field, and a modern audio system).