Misty Kelley was accused of assaulting a 5-year-old first-grade student on Aug. 28.
Assault charge against Spotswood Elementary School assistant principal dismissed
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Senate passes bill renaming Fredericksburg post office for Gladys P. Todd
Revered schoolteacher and community organizer was a fixture in the city’s civil rights movement.
Man wanted in connection with Fredericksburg shooting surrenders in West Virginia
Elijah Musgrove is facing charges including second-degree murder in the shooting death of Tyler Lee Jones.
FredNats coaching staff announced for 2025 season
McMillon takes over as manager; Lord, Habas and Meyer return from 2024 Carolina League title-winning staff.
City acknowledges vandalism at parks, asks for public’s help
Fredericksburg spent more than $7,000, not including staff time, to address destruction in public places.
Stafford schools to receive $2M DOD grant
Grant to enhance S.T.E.M. education and social-emotional learning
Donation to drive growth of criminal justice program at Mountain View High School
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced the donation of a decommissioned police cruiser to support ‘LEAPS’ program.
Virginia Black Chamber, workforce development board granted more than $600,000
Two projects focus on targeted industries in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
Arrest made in connection to downtown Fredericksburg shooting
A second suspect, Elijah Musgrove, is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.
VDOT’s new parking availability app a real space saver
VDOT is evaluating free crowdsourcing technology that shows space availability in six commuter lots, including two in Stafford County.
Band Together to Fight Hunger raises over $27,000
Annual event raises funds for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
House passes legislation to rename Fredericksburg post office
Spanberger-sponsored bill honors Gladys P. Todd, revered school teacher, voting rights advocate and community organizer.
Calzada-Mayronne named new Lafayette Elementary principal
Educator previously served as assistant principal at Colonial Forge High School.
Route 1 improvements in Fredericksburg to begin next week
Work at two intersections will be complete by June 2026.
Two arrested in Fredericksburg armed robbery
Fredericksburg Express Food Mart robbed Sunday evening.
Pedestrian fatally struck by train in downtown Fredericksburg
Rail traffic was shut down while police investigated fatality on tracks.
Fredericksburg-area sites receive state land conservation grants
Governor announced $14.4 million in funding through the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation.
Learning Lane work in Fredericksburg to continue through January
The emergency project originally was expected to be finished last month.
Work on Fredericksburg bike path to begin next week
The $2.4 million project will add shared-use path to span of Lafayette Boulevard; also includes improvements to VCR trail.
Rappahannock Area Health District, Mary Washington Healthcare seek community input
Residents asked to answer anonymous survey about health issues.
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