Pitch perfect? UMW students showcase innovation at start-up competition

by Kristin Davis | Apr 28, 2026

Burgeoning entrepreneurs presented their products, vied for investment prizes.

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Southern Stafford County to get freestanding HCA emergency room

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 25, 2026

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will also see a $16.2 million expansion and renovation of its ER.

Justin Carter Jr. spent two years at war; the other 98 have been downright pacific

by Kristin Davis | Apr 25, 2026

The Fredericksburg native, centenarian and World War II veteran is a member of ever-shrinking fraternity.

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COLUMN: Body-slamming stigma in Spotsylvania County

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 14, 2026

For columnist, the Micro Wrestling Federation pins down approach that entertains fans while empowering performers.

Overnight lane closures scheduled for northbound I-95 near Exit 126

by FFP staff | Apr 13, 2026

Varying single- and double-lane shutdownsare scheduled between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday-Thursday.

UMW’s Bonds to receive award from Virginia Coalition for Open Government

by FFP staff | Apr 13, 2026

Sociology professor is being honored for work shining light on agreements between data centers, localties.

On the Agenda, April 13-17

by FFP staff | Apr 13, 2026

Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.

Free Press wins major awards in Virginia Press Association annual contest

by FFP staff | Apr 12, 2026

Publication received a total of 13 awards — including the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism — for its work last year.

Caroline school officials want new elementary school; supervisors push for renovations

by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 11, 2026

Board of supervisors plan to propose nixing the idea of a fourth elementary school in favor of a large expansion of Madison Elementary.

PHOTOS: UMW Multicultural Fair

by Jeff Kearney | Apr 11, 2026

Photographer Jeff Kearney visited the UMW campus Saturday for the annual event.

CSX to close Lansdowne Road for rail-crossing maintenance

by FFP staff | Apr 11, 2026

It will shut down from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday.

Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards 2026 President’s Woman of the Year

by Kathy Knotts | Apr 19, 2026

Anita Crossfield named club’s woman of the year.

‘A major milestone for the city:’ Elated Eagles riding high after national championship run

by Jamar Billingsley | Apr 18, 2026

UMW celebrated with a 45-minute trolley ride Saturday before hearing from Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine and other program stakeholders.

PHOTOS: Fredericksburg celebrates UMW hoops national championship

by Jeff Kearney | Apr 18, 2026

Photojournalist Jeff Kearney rode along with the team as city turned out in celebration.

Stafford County supervisors still weighing real-estate tax rate options

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 18, 2026

County administrator: It will be a few years before data center tax revenue is a game-changer.

Press Rewind: April 13-18

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 18, 2026

Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.

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Kirby’s passions for art, advocacy coalesce with Community Canvas

by Kristin Davis | Apr 11, 2026

Peer recovery specialist is a recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award from Micah Ecumenical Ministries.

Spotsylvania detectives, state police arrest stepfather of missing area woman

by FFP staff | Apr 10, 2026

James Branton is facing multiple sex offense charges.

Colosseum CEO sends cease-and-desist letter to Stafford supervisor

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 10, 2026

Vanuch panned the sports complex project, which some residents view as an a alternative to Buc-ee’s, at a county meeting Tuesday.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner: Economic woes from war could be long-lasting

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 9, 2026

The lawmaker was in Fredericksburg for a campaign stop Thursday.

PHOTOS: 38th annual Arbor Day celebration

by Jeff Kearney | Apr 9, 2026

City honors Maggie McCormack and Alma Withers for their dedication to the Fredericksburg community.

Stafford County school backers urge supervisors to approve full education funding proposal

by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 9, 2026

Legal Aid Works and the Brisben Center homeless shelter also pushed for funding at a public hearing Tuesday night.

Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’

by Kathy Knotts | Apr 8, 2026

Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.

Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours

by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 8, 2026

All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.

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Biz Beat Banter: Fitzhugh Johnson

by Bill Freehling | Mar 3, 2026

This week, Bill talks to local commercial real estate professional Fitzhugh Johnson about how he has overcome some personal struggles to emerge as a bright star in the local real estate scene.

Biz Beat Clips: Biscuit Batch

by Bill Freehling | Mar 2, 2026

This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to Biscuit Batch in Spotsylvania County, a restaurant serving “biscuits the size of your fist and fresh jams.”

Biz Beat Roundup: Harris Teeter poised to enter Stafford County

by Bill Freehling | Feb 18, 2026

Also inside: Local private school planning new campus, permit approved for Princess Anne Street project, radio station sale draws near

Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?

by Bill Freehling | Feb 16, 2026

This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.