The issue is a bipartisan one, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last year calling for phone-free education in Virginia.
Vindman introduces bill to require cellphone-free classrooms
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Little’s impact with Tree Fredericksburg rooted in community support
Tree Fredericksburg founder was honored Thursday during city’s 37th annual Arbor Day celebration.
‘I hope we have more of that’: Spotsylvania School Board and supervisors share amicable dialogue
Supervisors approved an $840.6 million Capital Improvement Plan over the next five years with $228.4 million going to the school division.
Meeting on $12.5 million North Stafford road project to be held Monday
The project aims to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane, and construction will begin later this month.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Fast forecast Expect a chilly and wet weekend start, but a sunny finish. Several rounds of rain Friday Breezy and chilly Saturday Sunny and milder Sunday Rain comes during most of Friday to the Fredericksburg region,...
‘Fear mongering’ or raising awareness: Caroline supervisor, superintendent spar over school concerns
School division’s specific plans to ease overcrowding at two elementary schools meet resistance from board of supervisors.
Stafford superintendent: Schools have strengths but need to improve
Board member Halstead makes early exit from meeting after defending comments at recent joint work session.
Police: Resident involved in Olde Greenwich shooting won’t be charged
Resident heard “rapid gunfire,” retrieved his weapon and shot one of the suspected shooters.
Riverside offers free show to educators, first responders
Local teachers and emergency personnel can see Jesus Christ Superstar for free Friday night.
Four arrested in connection with Spotsylvania triple homicide
Sheriffs: Shooting stemmed from illegal gun sale, robbery.
GALLERY: FredNats walk it off on opening day
Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Nationals’ 9-8 victory on opening night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Two survive small-plane crash in Spotsylvania County
Both passengers were taken to Mary Washington Hospital with minor injuries.
I-95 southbound off-ramp closed Thursday night at Exit 126 for paving
The ramp will close from 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for paving; alternate exits are 130 or 118.
Updated: ‘All suspects are in custody’ after mass shooting in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City public schools are both operating on two-hour delays.
In the zone: FCPS approves elementary school redistricting map
Board debates proposed elementary school behavioral intervention classroom.
Dead vultures at R-Board landfill test positive for Avian Influenza
Specimens were tested by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency; VDH says no human cases in Commonwealth.
Parents of third grader charged in gun incident at Lee Hill Elementary
Ciara Armstead and Terrence Carroll were released on $5,000 unsecured bond. They will be arraigned April 11.
Brenda J. Russ appointed principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Seasoned educator returns to city, where she was a former teacher of the year at JMHS.
Gun discharged in Spotsylvania classroom as 26 students evacuated
No students or staff were injured in the Monday morning incident at Lee Hill Elementary School.
PHOTOS: Carolina League champion FredNats get their rings
Members of the 2024 Carolina League champion Fredericksburg Nationals received their championship rings during a ceremony on Monday at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
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