King George voters support bond referendum for new elementary school
Bowling Green elects new mayor and four town council members; Port Royal elects town council.
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Voter turnout in Fredericksburg region down from 2020 levels
Registrars in Fredericksburg and in Stafford and King George counties said their offices saw fewer voters than they did four years prior.
Democrat Vindman staves off Anderson to claim victory in Virginia’s 7th district
The race was decided by just over 8,000 votes with 342,423 total ballots cast, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
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Democrat Tim Kaine fends off GOP challenger Cao to win a 3rd term to the US Senate
The Commonwealth hasn’t elected a Republican to the upper chamber since 2002.
Voters turn out at the polls with concerns including abortion, inflation
Turnout big on both sides of the aisle; minor technical glitch in White Oak resolved without issue.
For local Electoral Board chair, democracy is in the details
In 2023, Fredericksburg had the fifth-highest total of provisional ballots of any locality in Virginia.
PHOTOS: Election Day across the Fredericksburg region
These first-time voters found the ballot box — eventually
The young and not-so-young experienced civic firsts on Tuesday.
Election Day 2024: Live coverage with the Fredericksburg Free Press
Here, you’ll find updates from polling places across the region, live reports from the Derrick Anderson and Eugene Vindman camps in the evening, and interviews with local pols-in-the-know to help put results into context.
Colonial Forge High School senior selected for Governor’s Student Advisory Board
Kainat Ali will join body that advises governor on education policy.
Podcast: Coffee shop talk with UMW’s Stephen Farnsworth
The Director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies and area’s preeminent political scientist, sat down for a conversation over locally-roasted coffee.
Voter turnout in Fredericksburg region down from 2020 levels
Registrars in Fredericksburg and in Stafford and King George counties said their offices saw fewer voters than they did four years prior.
Democrat Vindman staves off Anderson to claim victory in Virginia’s 7th district
The race was decided by just over 8,000 votes with 342,423 total ballots cast, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
Democrat Tim Kaine fends off GOP challenger Cao to win a 3rd term to the US Senate
The Commonwealth hasn’t elected a Republican to the upper chamber since 2002.
Voters turn out at the polls with concerns including abortion, inflation
Turnout big on both sides of the aisle; minor technical glitch in White Oak resolved without issue.
For local Electoral Board chair, democracy is in the details
In 2023, Fredericksburg had the fifth-highest total of provisional ballots of any locality in Virginia.
Past and present collide with return of Fredericksburg’s Black Arts Festival
Grandson of theater organization’s founder played key part in re-imagined festival.
Woodford man hospitalized after being shot by deputies during traffic stop
Shooting occurred after deputies from the Spotsylvania County Street Crimes Task Force attempted to apprehend Lawrence D. Toler at a Fredericksburg gas station.
Press Rewind, Oct. 27- Nov. 2
A postal picket, a heartening hoops story and emergency bridge repairs highlighted the past week’s headlines.
Thomas racks up yards as Bears continue late-season surge
Thomas rushed for 324 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries to keep the Bears (6-3 overall, 4-1 district) in a three-way stalemate for first place in the Commonwealth District.
High school football roundup: Courtland outlasts Caroline behind Watson-Perry connection
North Stafford keeps district title hopes alive with comeback win over Mountain View.
Breaking: Falmouth Bridge to undergo emergency repairs; vehicle weight limit posted
Emergency repairs to address rapid deterioration in the bridge’s structural steel at spot locations, identified in a recent inspection.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
Fredericksburg City Council moves forward on legislative agenda, priorities
When state legislators return to Richmond in January to convene the General Assembly, Fredericksburg city officials will be watching.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
River Rock Outfitter planning two new spaces
A downtown Fredericksburg specialty outdoor retailer is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this week with some big moves.
First Watch also planning Fredericksburg location
Cosner’s Corner won’t be the only Fredericksburg-area location for a popular restaurant chain.
See which houses sold locally last week (Oct. 29-Nov. 5)
A Georgian-style home built in 1842 in Caroline County was the highest-dollar home sale in the Fredericksburg region last week.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 7
New location for FLS; Sheetz planned in Spotsylvania; popular diner opening this week in Fredericksburg; longtime area business closes.
Biz Beat Banter now on popular podcast platforms
People can now listen to the Free Press’ Biz Beat Banter podcast on two popular streaming services.
News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Rappahannock Writers’ Conference this weekend
Joy O’Toole with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talks about Saturday’s program at Germanna’s Spotsylvania campus.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Area 11 Special Olympians in Virginia Beach over the weekend
Local Special Olympics athletes competed in seven sports during Fall Games.
PHOTOS: Watering and harvesting at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak
Because it’s been so dry, water is brought in. (A well is coming soon)
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says there is no need to bring paperwork or ID–You may be asked about your household, income, and where you live.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.