How sweet it is: Powered by second-half run, Eagles advance to Sweet 16 for second straight year
The Eagles advance to the Sweet 16 for the second season in a row. They’ll host Wisconsin-LaCrosse either Friday or Saturday.
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Eagles make quick work of Lancers to advance to NCAA second round
UMW will host Amherst College Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.
Home cooking: UMW hopeful deep postseason run starts Friday night
Eagles will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament this weekend.
Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Referendum comes amid series of legal challenges, court rulings that have created uncertainty about the election’s legality.
Stafford County supervisors agree to advertise real-estate tax rate of $0.985 per $100 of assessed value
Motion to double tax rate on data center equipment thwarted.
King George Board of Supervisors adopts resolutions opposing changes to VMI
Supervisors also adopted a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary,” but declined to enter redistricting battle.
And then there was one: Massaponax boys the last area hoops team standing after dismantling James River
The James Monroe girls, Massaponax girls and Courtland boys eliminated from state tournament with quarterfinal losses Tuesday night.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves $68.4 million FY27 budget
Budget, which includes a 7% pay increase for teachers, passes 4-1.
Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Jenkins remembered for ‘skill and professionalism’
Jenkins, who served in the position from 2008-21, died this past weekend.
‘Do not put me in a box:’ Daniels pushing to get on ballot for U.S. Senate primary
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Spotsylvania school board member makes her case as a viable candidate for Congress.
Massaponax unable to take flight in state semifinal setback to Pilots
Panthers’ impressive postseason run ends with a loss to Norview in Class 5 semifinals.
Eagles make quick work of Lancers to advance to NCAA second round
UMW will host Amherst College Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.
Home cooking: UMW hopeful deep postseason run starts Friday night
Eagles will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament this weekend.
Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Referendum comes amid series of legal challenges, court rulings that have created uncertainty about the election’s legality.
Stafford County supervisors agree to advertise real-estate tax rate of $0.985 per $100 of assessed value
Motion to double tax rate on data center equipment thwarted.
King George Board of Supervisors adopts resolutions opposing changes to VMI
Supervisors also adopted a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary,” but declined to enter redistricting battle.
And then there was one: Massaponax boys the last area hoops team standing after dismantling James River
The James Monroe girls, Massaponax girls and Courtland boys eliminated from state tournament with quarterfinal losses Tuesday night.
Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
Four Fredericksburg-area hoops teams still alive in quest for a state championship
The Massaponax boys and girls, Courtland boys and James Monroe girls will appear in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
Community turns out to support additional resources for unhoused neighbors.
‘I would give him an F’: Rep. Eugene Vindman pans President Donald Trump’s State of the Union
The State of the Union is supposed to be a president’s report to Congress, and Rep. Eugene Vindman was clear Friday afternoon about how he would grade President Donald Trump’s report from earlier last week. “I would give him an ‘F,’” said the Democrat, whose 7th...
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Fredericksburg names Betsy Mason as new Chief of Police
Mason, who has been with the city’s police department since 2012, recently served as interim chief.
Spotsylvania residents resolute in criticism of board of supervisors’ recent actions
Some county residents are upset by the resolution adopted by the board protesting the timing of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
‘Do not put me in a box:’ Daniels pushing to get on ballot for U.S. Senate primary
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Spotsylvania school board member makes her case as a viable candidate for Congress.
Massaponax unable to take flight in state semifinal setback to Pilots
Panthers’ impressive postseason run ends with a loss to Norview in Class 5 semifinals.
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Local gas prices surge
Triple A says area gas prices are the highest in the state.
LISTEN: Daylight Saving Time a reminder to test smoke detectors
When you set your clocks ahead Saturday night, Stafford Fire and Rescue spokesperson Katie Brady says it’s also a good time to check your smoke detectors
LISTEN: Free Community Connections Expo connects residents with local services
The third annual Community Connections Expo returns March 17 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center, bringing together dozens of local nonprofits and community agencies for a day focused on connecting residents with valuable resources.
PHOTOS: Early blooms offering a preview of spring at Belmont
There are a few early signs that spring is on the way. At Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford, the first hints of color are beginning to appear across the historic grounds.
Louder than normal around Dahlgren today
An alert says range testing planned today.
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