Stafford supervisors debate school funding, bonuses for staff
Supervisors push back against additional funding requests from school system.
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Local officials asking state to pay for bike/pedestrian path on U.S. 1 bridge
Pedestrian bridge would be part of planned $86.2 million rehabilitation project.
Access denied: Spotsylvania School Board votes against allowing board member to participate in work session remotely
Lee Hill District representative Lisa Phelps made the request to the board’s clerk; policy requires the chair be notified directly.
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Stafford County Schools announces new superintendent
Daniel W. Smith moves into division’s top position after serving as chief of staff for Loudoun County schools.
Spotsylvania schools hoping to create a ‘shared vision’ for division
School board recently heard from a consulting firm detailing the steps to developing a five-year strategic plan.
Constitutional amendment gets a vote of confidence at Restoration of Rights Forum
HJ 2, which would automatically restore felons’ right to vote, passed the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections on a party line vote Wednesday.
Stafford Hospital gets top mark for patient safety, Mary Washington Hospital improves on previous ranking
Mary Washington Hospital and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center received “C” grades.
Press Rewind, Nov. 10-16
What’s new: Data centers and more drama among members of the Spotsylvania County School Board.
Eagles avenge earlier loss to Stafford, advance in Region 6B playoffs
North Stafford, Massaponax and King George also advance in postseason play.
Fredericksburg’s Lafayette Bicentennial to culminate with full weekend of events
Commemoration of Frenchman’s ballyhooed visit started back in March.
Cool on industrial use: Caroline lowers Rappahannock River withdrawal request
County now seeks a maximum withdrawal of 9 million gallons a day from the river instead of 13.9 million.
Local officials asking state to pay for bike/pedestrian path on U.S. 1 bridge
Pedestrian bridge would be part of planned $86.2 million rehabilitation project.
Access denied: Spotsylvania School Board votes against allowing board member to participate in work session remotely
Lee Hill District representative Lisa Phelps made the request to the board’s clerk; policy requires the chair be notified directly.
Stafford County Schools announces new superintendent
Daniel W. Smith moves into division’s top position after serving as chief of staff for Loudoun County schools.
Spotsylvania schools hoping to create a ‘shared vision’ for division
School board recently heard from a consulting firm detailing the steps to developing a five-year strategic plan.
Constitutional amendment gets a vote of confidence at Restoration of Rights Forum
HJ 2, which would automatically restore felons’ right to vote, passed the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections on a party line vote Wednesday.
‘This stuff affects people’s lives’: Cole suing fellow board members after ‘fictitious’ assault charge
Lisa Phelps declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing a lack of information. April Gillespie stands by testimony that supported Phelps’ assault charge against Cole.
‘Creating a talking culture’: FCPS superintendent roundtable discusses mental health
Panel discussions touched on mental health trends, resources available to students.
Spotsylvania and Caroline supervisors approve joint resolution for Mattameade Tech Campus
Per agreement, Caroline will receive $57.5% of the revenue associated with the project, and Spotsylvania will bring in the remaining $42.5%.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meterologist Sean Sublette
Sublette: expect a dry and cool weekend after Friday morning rain ends.
Stafford announces another public hearing on redistricting
School board approves calendar changes, new specialty center at Colonial Forge High School.
Fredericksburg-area schools earn Virginia Purple Star awards
King George and Stafford County public schools also earned honors at the division level.
Fredericksburg City Council hails data centers as ‘generational’ opportunity
After passing resolution on data centers, the body then went into closed session to discuss a development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Supervisor Vanuch: Let’s help bring a bowling alley, a movie theater to Stafford
Joint meeting between supervisors, EDA sparks conversation about which businesses to attract.
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Eight houses in Fredericksburg region sold last week for $1M+
Eight houses in the Fredericksburg region sold last week for more than $1 million, easily the most since the Free Press started tracking weekly sales last month.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 20
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Summit Academy growing fast through ‘classical’ education
The Summit Academy is employing an old approach to academic as it looks forward to a new home.
Fredericksburg region’s third Publix to open Dec. 12
The finishing touches are being placed on the 48,387-square-foot grocery store at 5940 Plank Road in Spotsylvania.
Deli, speakeasy planned for downtown Fredericksburg
Emma and Paul Stoddard are renovating the former Cafe New Orleans/Bourbon Room space on William Street.
News from B101.5/WFVA
NSWC Dahlgren range testing may produce very loud Noise Nov. 21
Testing on Thursday from 8-5.
Stafford’s Matt Doyle: Guardian of the Flame
Special Olympics Virginia says history made in San Antonio by Matt Doyle.
LISTEN: What you need to know about the Virginia Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment through the Virginia Insurance Marketplace through Jan. 15, 2025.
PHOTOS: Loisann’s Hope House Trees of Hope at the Country Club
Free Open House to see and bid on trees this Thursday.
Wrong-way driver on I-95 charged in fatal crash
Accident happened early Saturday in Stafford.
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