Police: Both schools have since transitioned to ‘indoor instruction,’ and there is no threat at this time.
Breaking: Walker Grant Middle, Lafayette Elementary briefly placed on lockdown
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2 election officials in rural Virginia city sue the state over ballot-counting machines
Suit against the Virginia Department of Elections and Elections Board was filed earlier this month in Waynesboro.
AWS InCommunities Fund supports local organizations and individuals in Caroline, Louisa, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties
Applicants submitted projects focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Education, Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship, and Culture and Heritage initiatives.
A warm gesture: nonprofit partners with Stafford County schools to provide winter coats
Across the division, 1,236 coats have been requested by school counselors to support their communities.
Stafford man dies from injuries sustained in city workplace accident
Victim suffered severe trauma to his right leg and died at the scene.
King George School Board selects Cleveland to fill vacancy
Residents spoke in favor of Cleveland in part because of conservative views she shared with predecessor.
In new lawsuit, Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off the rolls
Suit claims executive order issued in August violates federal elections law.
Cowan Boulevard closure set for Oct. 21
Detour will utilize Hospital Drive, Mary Washington Boulevard, Fall Hill Avenue and Carl D. Silver Parkway.
Press Rewind, Sept. 29-Oct. 5
A tense debate, mixed school accreditation results and a surgical robot highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
High school football roundup: Riverbend wins nail-biter to spoil Mountain View’s homecoming
Stafford wins shootout with Brooke Point to remain undefeated.
State accreditation shows mixed marks for Fredericksburg-area schools
Only 85.4% of schools statewide are fully accredited.
Craig named Fredericksburg’s new Director of Building and Planning
Craig, who’s worked in city government for the past 10 years, most recently served as principal planner.
Spotsylvania school bus aide facing charges of sexually assaulting students with disabilities
Apparent victims are students with disabilities ranging from 4-5 years of age.
Stafford’s Swift Water team deploys to help hurricane efforts
First deployment for team under agreement with VDEM.
Champion FredNats feted on U.S. House floor by Rep. Spanberger
Team gets spotlight on the U.S. House of Representatives floor for winning the Carolina League Championship.
King George seeking candidates to fill school board vacancy
James Monroe District representative Matthew Roles resigned earlier this month.
UMW achieves top 10 U.S. News ranking of national public liberal arts colleges
The school ranks No. 132 nationwide, according to publication.
In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day
Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities.
FredNats delayed Monday, will play doubleheader for Carolina League championship
If Fredericksburg wins the first game, they’ll be crowned Carolina League champions, and the second game of the doubleheader will not be played.
One win away: Road victory leaves FredNats knocking on door of Carolina League championship
The FredNats never trailed en route to a 6-4 victory over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Sunday.
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