Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says it’s important to remember to contact VA811 before every digging or excavation project to protect communities and prevent costly damages.
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Vindman introduces bill to require cellphone-free classrooms
The issue is a bipartisan one, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last year calling for phone-free education in Virginia.
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,...
On the Agenda, April 7-11
Weekly guide to public meetings across the region.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale underway
10-4 weekdays, 9-noon on Saturdays at 750 Kings Highway.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
No rain expected Saturday, when UMW holds annual multicultural fair.
LISTEN: CRRL-Con is back!
Sarah Smethurst and Craig Graziano with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library preview the 11th annual CRRL-Con on April 12, 12-4 at the Howell branch library.
Legislative wins: Youngkin signs bills by lawmakers Cole, Durant
The topics of the bills with local connections ranged from campaign-finance abuse to breast cancer.
PHOTOS: RAAI annual spring plant sale begins Thursday at 750 Kings Highway
Vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruits.
WATCH: Bridge the Gap–Regional Criminal Justice Academy raising money for facility improvements
The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy provides training for area law enforcement.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Spring planting continues at Rappahannock Education Farm
Rappahannock Education Farm had 20 volunteers on Saturday afternoon doing the hard (and hot) work of planting 400 pounds of seed potatoes.
WATCH: Vietnam War Veterans Day observed in Fredericksburg
Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg Chapter 4 hosted a ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery.
A dot-com destination for DOGE victims? Youngkin touts new jobs site at appearance in Stafford
The governor came to defense contractor SimVentions in Stafford County on Friday to hype virginiahasjobs.com.
Triple A says gas prices up three cents in the Fredericksburg area
Statewide, Triple A says we’re paying a penny less than last month, and 49 cents less than 2024.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
We’ll see the warmest weekend so far this season for the Fredericksburg region.
WATCH: The power of a second chance
Former area law enforcement officer Brian Freeman to talk at FailSafe-Era’s Second Chance Gala on April 4th.
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