After Hoosier heroics, Elijah Sarratt drafted by Baltimore Ravens
His teammate, Riverbend graduate Aiden Fisher, was taken in the seventh round by the Houston Texans.
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Press Rewind: April 20-25
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Southern Stafford County to get freestanding HCA emergency room
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will also see a $16.2 million expansion and renovation of its ER.
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Justin Carter Jr. spent two years at war; the other 98 have been downright pacific
The Fredericksburg native, centenarian and World War II veteran is a member of ever-shrinking fraternity.
Rappahannock Area Health District recognizes medical reserve corps during national volunteer week
Virginia has 25 local MRC units with more than 22,000 volunteers who assist with public health needs.
Grafton Village principal named to inaugural Virginia Principals of Distinction class
Michael Sidebotham was recognized for sustained leadership and lasting impact on students.
Ralph Bunche Alumni Association requests extension of MOU with King George County
Supervisors also voted to increase the meals tax in the county from 4% to 6%.
Schools, community agencies dominate city budget hearing
Speakers advocate for more school funding, particularly for special education, where the division lags behind.
Caroline County Public Schools hosting Region III job fair on Saturday morning
The event will feature sessions on how to become a licensed teacher.
Congressional redistricting is narrowly approved statewide
In the Fredericksburg area, though, the “yes” side, which supported the redistricting, prevailed only in the city.
Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles
Measure passed by a vote of 50.7-49.3% out of 2.5 million ballots cast, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Press Rewind: April 20-25
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Southern Stafford County to get freestanding HCA emergency room
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
The Fredericksburg native, centenarian and World War II veteran is a member of ever-shrinking fraternity.
Rappahannock Area Health District recognizes medical reserve corps during national volunteer week
Virginia has 25 local MRC units with more than 22,000 volunteers who assist with public health needs.
Grafton Village principal named to inaugural Virginia Principals of Distinction class
Michael Sidebotham was recognized for sustained leadership and lasting impact on students.
Two cases of measles confirmed in Stafford County
The Virginia Department of Health is working to identify those who are at risk.
Fredericksburg region business figures weigh in on state minimum wage bill
Bill could improve regional economy, put strain on small businesses.
Local school closures, changes due to Tuesday’s referendum
Some school divisions closing, others to remain open during redistricting vote.
FredNats’ Cabrera named Carolina League player of the week
Outfielder posted .500 average, hit two home runs during between April 13-19.
Questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum
If approved, the standalone referendum would allow for partisan redistricting in Virginia.
On the Agenda, April 20-24
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards 2026 President’s Woman of the Year
Anita Crossfield named club’s woman of the year.
‘A major milestone for the city:’ Elated Eagles riding high after national championship run
UMW celebrated with a 45-minute trolley ride Saturday before hearing from Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine and other program stakeholders.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Local auto dealership changes hands
Also inside: New townhouses planned near Fredericksburg train station, data center campus proposed in Spotsylvania, UMW board raises tuition
Biz Beat Banter: Anne Little
This week, Bill sits down with Tree Fredericksburg Co-founder Anne Little to discuss her career before coming to Fredericksburg, the success of Tree Fredericksburg, her thoughts on running again for City Council and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Fred Books
This week we tell you about Fred Books, a business started by two Fredericksburg-area men that hosts regular public sales featuring books, vinyl, puzzles, movies, games and more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Kalahari announces opening day, ‘safari migration’
Also inside: UMW planning downtown parade and event for national championship, menswear store coming to downtown, area median housing prices approach a half-million dollars
Biz Beat Banter: Fred Rankin
Longtime Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) President and CEO Fred Rankin is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Fred discusses his time at MWHC and gives his thoughts on what makes for a healthy and happy retirement.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
PHOTOS: Revolution echoes at Ferry Farm
VA250 programs are popping up across the region.
LISTEN: Courtland High hosting Ag Expo on Saturday
Families can explore farming, livestock, horticulture, and other parts of modern agriculture.
LISTEN: Drums Along the Rappahannock program at Ferry Farm this Saturday
Step back in time at a free VA250 program at George Washington’s boyhood home– Ferry Farm from 10-2.
PHOTOS: Rising Sun Neighborhood shines for Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg
Big crowds. Perfect weather. And yes—the tradition of burying a bourbon bottle weeks before the event for good weather delivered again.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.