Johnson resigns from Caroline football to take job as college assistant
In 2022, Johnson directed the Cavaliers to their first playoff victory in 29 years.
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‘Zombie’ data center project still has life in Caroline County
Proposed amendment to comprehensive plan to allow data centers in Jericho Road area is back before the board of supervisors after three previous rejections.
Just a ‘couple’ of MBAs: Stafford’s Holts juggle family, jobs to earn graduate degrees
Stafford couple graduated from the University of Mary Washington on Saturday with matching masters in business administration degrees.
UMW Class of 2024 earns a degree of redemption with commencement
Commencement speaker, UMW alumnus Mark McClure, shared his experiences as Major League Soccer’s vice president of technical operations.
FredNats notebook: Sykora hungry for success after joining Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg first baseman Pimentel named Carolina League player of the month.
Victim recovering after Thursday afternoon city shooting
Authorities are requesting that anyone with any information call or text the tip hotline.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
The Buc-ee’s stops here? Stafford residents put off by potential gas giant
While official discussions remain months off, popular fuel and convenience store chain is already stirring up opposition.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Stafford County crime report May 7-13
Suspect shouts, ‘Go ahead arrest me, I gotta go to jail.’ The request was granted.
City announces road closures for Sunday’s Historic Half
Anticipate several road closures Sunday morning beginning at 12:01 a.m.
‘Zombie’ data center project still has life in Caroline County
Proposed amendment to comprehensive plan to allow data centers in Jericho Road area is back before the board of supervisors after three previous rejections.
Just a ‘couple’ of MBAs: Stafford’s Holts juggle family, jobs to earn graduate degrees
Stafford couple graduated from the University of Mary Washington on Saturday with matching masters in business administration degrees.
UMW Class of 2024 earns a degree of redemption with commencement
Commencement speaker, UMW alumnus Mark McClure, shared his experiences as Major League Soccer’s vice president of technical operations.
FredNats notebook: Sykora hungry for success after joining Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg first baseman Pimentel named Carolina League player of the month.
Victim recovering after Thursday afternoon city shooting
Authorities are requesting that anyone with any information call or text the tip hotline.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Reclaim Arcade levels up its live music game
Venue’s musical acts have included experimental guitar/DJ duo Wookie Flip and punk bands Trash Rocket, The Goodbye Forevers, and Alpha Jerk.
Judge orders Bowling Green mobile home park residents to leave in 10 days
Lawyers for Homes of America argued that they provided notice in November that leases would not be renewed.
Stafford County crime report May 1-6
A beer thief, K-9 conspiracy and suspect lured into trespassing by Mother Nature.
Fredericksburg City Crime report, May 1-6
A trash-side thwacking and stray bullets stuck in a passenger door.
Classes canceled at two King George schools after water main break
King George High School and King George Middle School bus drivers were instructed to return students home.
Stafford County crime report May 7-13
Suspect shouts, ‘Go ahead arrest me, I gotta go to jail.’ The request was granted.
City announces road closures for Sunday’s Historic Half
Anticipate several road closures Sunday morning beginning at 12:01 a.m.
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Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
You may receive food assistance from a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
WATCH: 160 years ago today–Fighting at the Bloody Angle
Frank O’Reilly with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park calls the Bloody Angle in Spotsylvania, “one of the most brutal places on the face of the earth.”
WATCH: The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse and the Bloody Angle–Why?
Frank O’Reilly with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about conditions in the country in 1864 and how the Presidential election was influencing the war.
PHOTOS: Telling the Bloody Angle story in Spotsylvania
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O’Reilly led a program on the eve of the 160th anniversary of the fighting.
PHOTOS: Food Bank says your involvement in Stamp Out Hunger will make a difference for some area families
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says what was collected on Saturday will provide nearly 20,000 meals in the area.
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