UMW’s Bonds to receive award from Virginia Coalition for Open Government
Sociology professor is being honored for work shining light on agreements between data centers, localties.
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Caroline school officials want new elementary school; supervisors push for renovations
Board of supervisors plan to propose nixing the idea of a fourth elementary school in favor of a large expansion of Madison Elementary.
PHOTOS: UMW Multicultural Fair
Photographer Jeff Kearney visited the UMW campus Saturday for the annual event.
CSX to close Lansdowne Road for rail-crossing maintenance
It will shut down from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Kirby’s passions for art, advocacy coalesce with Community Canvas
Peer recovery specialist is a recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award from Micah Ecumenical Ministries.
Spotsylvania detectives, state police arrest stepfather of missing area woman
James Branton is facing multiple sex offense charges.
Colosseum CEO sends cease-and-desist letter to Stafford supervisor
Vanuch panned the sports complex project, which some residents view as an a alternative to Buc-ee’s, at a county meeting Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner: Economic woes from war could be long-lasting
The lawmaker was in Fredericksburg for a campaign stop Thursday.
PHOTOS: 38th annual Arbor Day celebration
City honors Maggie McCormack and Alma Withers for their dedication to the Fredericksburg community.
On the Agenda, April 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Free Press wins major awards in Virginia Press Association annual contest
Publication received a total of 13 awards — including the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism — for its work last year.
Caroline school officials want new elementary school; supervisors push for renovations
Board of supervisors plan to propose nixing the idea of a fourth elementary school in favor of a large expansion of Madison Elementary.
PHOTOS: UMW Multicultural Fair
Photographer Jeff Kearney visited the UMW campus Saturday for the annual event.
CSX to close Lansdowne Road for rail-crossing maintenance
It will shut down from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Kirby’s passions for art, advocacy coalesce with Community Canvas
Peer recovery specialist is a recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award from Micah Ecumenical Ministries.
Spotsylvania detectives, state police arrest stepfather of missing area woman
James Branton is facing multiple sex offense charges.
Colosseum CEO sends cease-and-desist letter to Stafford supervisor
Vanuch panned the sports complex project, which some residents view as an a alternative to Buc-ee’s, at a county meeting Tuesday.
Stafford County school backers urge supervisors to approve full education funding proposal
Legal Aid Works and the Brisben Center homeless shelter also pushed for funding at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’
Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
Kalahari partnering with regional Juneteenth celebration for its first large hiring event
Event will take place June 13 at North Stafford High School.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
UMW’s Robinson announces plans to enter transfer portal
Sophomore led national champion Eagles in scoring, assists and rebounds.
COLUMN: UMW championship was enough to make a sick man well
It was easy to feel good after Sunday’s game.
On the Agenda, April 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Free Press wins major awards in Virginia Press Association annual contest
Publication received a total of 13 awards — including the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism — for its work last year.
News from B101.5/WFVA
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: SAWs-Virginia project opens doors for Spotsylvania resident
Over just two days, SAWs-Virginia volunteers came together to build a life-changing ramp for a homeowner in rural Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Farmers Market season opens downtown
Early risers!–Fredericksburg Farmers Market season began on Saturday.
WATCH: Lost tombstone finds permanent home in Fredericksburg cemetery
A ceremony is planned Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery to place a long-lost tombstone for Elizabeth Spooner.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.