‘Staring into the abyss’: Fredericksburg officials pledge to fund schools despite challenges
City’s appropriation plan could lead to $3 million less in operating funds, at least initially.
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Stafford County supervisors take a shine to Hartwood solar farm
Board also discussed data centers, school funding, tax relief and county employee benefits.
Coming off championship, FredNats welcome fresh faces, new manager
Billy McMillon takes over as skipper, preaches ’emphasis on fundamentals.’
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Stafford superintendent Smith: Funding from feds, state at issue
Smith, who took division’s top post in December, also addressed DEI policies.
Legislative wins: Youngkin signs bills by lawmakers Cole, Durant
The topics of the bills with local connections ranged from campaign-finance abuse to breast cancer.
Panelists to women with political ambitions: ‘Don’t count yourself out’
Second-annual Women in Politics panel at UMW stresses importance of mentorship, resilience.
FredNats announce 2025 Opening Day roster
Roster includes nine members of Washington’s 2024 draft class.
Pilate program: Riverside resurrects classic musical with emphasis on relationships
Jesus Christ Superstar focuses on ‘journey,’ foil dynamic between Jesus and Judas.
A dot-com destination for DOGE victims? Youngkin touts new jobs site at appearance in Stafford
The governor came to defense contractor SimVentions in Stafford County on Friday to hype virginiahasjobs.com.
VDOT inviting comment for Ladysmith Road study in Caroline County
Take an online survey to provide feedback on existing travel conditions on Ladysmith Road between Green and Bull Church roads.
Micah Ministries to honor local leaders at annual MLK memorial service
Shiloh Old Site to host community service on April 4 commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Stafford County supervisors take a shine to Hartwood solar farm
Board also discussed data centers, school funding, tax relief and county employee benefits.
Coming off championship, FredNats welcome fresh faces, new manager
Billy McMillon takes over as skipper, preaches ’emphasis on fundamentals.’
Stafford superintendent Smith: Funding from feds, state at issue
Smith, who took division’s top post in December, also addressed DEI policies.
Legislative wins: Youngkin signs bills by lawmakers Cole, Durant
The topics of the bills with local connections ranged from campaign-finance abuse to breast cancer.
Panelists to women with political ambitions: ‘Don’t count yourself out’
Second-annual Women in Politics panel at UMW stresses importance of mentorship, resilience.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
We’ll see the warmest weekend so far this season for the Fredericksburg region.
Food for thought: Caroline must add rooftops to attract grocers, retail recruiter tells supervisors
County hired Retail Strategies to conduct studies on the community’s readiness to support another grocery store.
Fit to be tied: Motion to require special use permit for data centers fails by deadlocked vote in Spotsylvania
Three supervisors voted to require a special use permit for data centers, while three others favored by-right development in Industrial zones. Supervisor Deborah Frazier did not attend the meeting.
Potential for ‘localized depression’ shapes budget talks in Fredericksburg
City council plans to advertise an increase to real estate tax of six cents per $100 of assessed value.
Mitchell: Amendment to support cap puts Spotsylvania schools in a $2 million bind
Superintendent concerned that change to state-supported positions from what lawmakers passed will prove costly to the school division.
GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
B101.5 and Centennial Broadcasting announce $100,000 donation to local charities
Four local charities will receive $25,000 apiece as part of company’s ‘$100K Of Kindness’ initiative.
Where memory falters, program at Gari Melchers pictures new connections
Local museum’s ‘Picturing New Connections” program serves those with degenerative memory loss diseases through art and community.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Buc-ee’s seeking rezoning for Stafford project
Also inside: Expanded NICU opens at Mary Washington Hospital; another data center in the works in Stafford; new stores under way for popular chains.
Biz Beat Banter: Kevin Breen
We covered a range of topics during our 30-minute conversation, including: Kevin’s childhood in Ireland, how his fleet feet took him to America, and how he has built one of the leading local real estate brokerage firms.
Biz Beat Clips: Gibson’s Soft Serve transforms former gas station
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video focuses on Gibson’s Soft Serve in Bowling Green, which is serving up frozen treats from a former Texaco station.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular restaurant chain opening locally in April
Also inside: Businesses open in Downtown Fredericksburg; Assisted-living facility under construction near hospital; $2.6 million sale at Lake Anna
Biz Beat Banter podcast going weekly
Starting April 1, our Biz Beat Banter podcast will be published weekly on Tuesdays.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: CRRL-Con is back!
Sarah Smethurst and Craig Graziano with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library preview the 11th annual CRRL-Con on April 12, 12-4 at the Howell branch library.
LISTEN: Change this year for UMW’s Mary Wash Day
UMW’s Shelby Orlando says the fundraiser is from noon April 2 to noon April 3rd.
PHOTOS: RAAI annual spring plant sale begins Thursday at 750 Kings Highway
Vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruits.
WATCH: Bridge the Gap–Regional Criminal Justice Academy raising money for facility improvements
The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy provides training for area law enforcement.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.