Just cause? Spotsylvania School Board reps demand answers on superintendent’s firing
Board also approved a final fiscal year 2025 budget during a contentious Thursday night meeting.
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Fredericksburg announces changes for early voting
The ballot drop-off box will be available inside the office of voter registration; no changes to in-person early voting.
Sometimes, they just want to hit something: Fredericksburg women’s football team thriving in inaugural season
Lady Patriots travel to Richmond area Saturday for league semifinal contest.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
Richard Garnett joins four individuals and one team in this year’s class.
‘Not a lot of daylight’ between 7th District Democratic candidates at Free Press forum
Seven candidates made their pitch represent the party on the ballot in November.
Public engaged in Spotsylvania superintendent search
Nearly 2,100 responses received from online survey in a little more than a week.
Zoning defense? Spotsylvania supervisors aim to limit vape shops with revised ordinance
Supervisors want to limit both visibility of the shops and their proximity to schools.
GOP congressional hopefuls make case at Free Press candidate forum
Five Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7th congressional district participated in a forum Tuesday night.
UMW students set up encampment in support of Palestine
Organizers say UMW administration informed them that tents must be gone by 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Stafford Schools honors staff service
More than 425 honorees were recognized for their years of service.
Fredericksburg announces changes for early voting
The ballot drop-off box will be available inside the office of voter registration; no changes to in-person early voting.
Sometimes, they just want to hit something: Fredericksburg women’s football team thriving in inaugural season
Lady Patriots travel to Richmond area Saturday for league semifinal contest.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
Richard Garnett joins four individuals and one team in this year’s class.
‘Not a lot of daylight’ between 7th District Democratic candidates at Free Press forum
Seven candidates made their pitch represent the party on the ballot in November.
Public engaged in Spotsylvania superintendent search
Nearly 2,100 responses received from online survey in a little more than a week.
Virginia legislators appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission
Appointments of legislators, including state Sen. Richard Stuart, come at a pivotal time for Bay restoration.
UMW announces increases in tuition and fees
The increases, which include a 2% rise in tuition, will go into effect for the upcoming fall semester.
When Berklee opportunity arose, Jones didn’t fret
Teenager from King George has become a bluegrass guitar virtuoso in a relatively short period of time.
Fredericksburg crime report, April 22
A summary of crimes reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from April 15 to April 21.
Stafford County crime report April 15-19
Thieves steal beer, tulips and Xyzal.
Concerned community members rally to ‘save the Moss Free Clinic’
Clinic seeks donations, support as it looks to maintain operations in the face of financial issues.
FredNats earn series split with Woodpeckers after Sunday victory
FredNats’ starter Travis Sthele pitched four shutout innings before bullpen finished off the Woodpeckers.
Thousands flock to Earth Day on the Rappahannock celebration
Attendees enjoyed new features and gathered information about better protecting the environment.
UMW students set up encampment in support of Palestine
Organizers say UMW administration informed them that tents must be gone by 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Stafford Schools honors staff service
More than 425 honorees were recognized for their years of service.
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Temperatures about to climb
80’s are coming.
Watch your driving in Orange and Culpeper
Speed crackdown began Friday morning
PHOTOS: On this day in history John Wilkes Booth dies in Caroline County
The Garrett farm no longer exists but some artifacts have been preserved in Port Royal.
PHOTOS: Empowerhouse talks about meeting the needs of a growing region
Meeting the needs of domestic violence victims in 2050 when there are a half-million people in the area.
WATCH: Empowerhouse celebrates the past while planning for the future
Empowerhouse gathers at the 718 Venue downtown to reflect.
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