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AARP offering free tax prep across region
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Rappahannock United Way to host ribbon cutting, official opening of free tax prep program
Regional nonprofit has offered free tax prep services to eligible individuals and families for more than 20 years.
Germanna Community College’s Gullickson announces retirement
Community college’s president will end eight-year tenure this summer.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Friday, Jan. 10
Poor road conditions continue to keep several area school districts closed.
Milde announces plans to seek re-election in the 64th District
Former Stafford supervisor defeated Leonard Lacey for the seat in 2023.
Paging civically-minded students: Stafford County pair to serve in state legislature
Two students from Stafford County Public Schools have been chosen to serve as pages in General Assembly.
New VA clinic to hold job and resource fair Saturday at Germanna
The Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center opens in March.
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Gloria Rovira Gloria Esther Rovira, born on December 14, 1950, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Gloria dedicated her life to the field of clinical psychology, where she spent over 20 years specializing in...
UPDATED: Winter weather storm closures and information
This article will be updated continuously as the Fredericksburg area deals with its largest winter weather event in several years.
Construction to begin on roundabout at Old Plank and Chancellor roads
The Spotsylvania project is being done in connection with private development.
Del. Joshua Cole to seek re-election to 65th District
Democrat, who represents Fredericksburg, will host launch party featuring speaker of the house Don Scott.
City Police make third arrest in connection to downtown shooting
Eric Costley, 22, of Spotsylvania, faces charges including second-degree murder.
Assault charge against Spotswood Elementary School assistant principal dismissed
Misty Kelley was accused of assaulting a 5-year-old first-grade student on Aug. 28.
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.
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