Stafford County supervisors vote to increase real-estate tax rate by 3 cents
The levy is 2 cents less than what County Administrator Bill Ashton proposed last month.
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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.
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‘If we don’t tell their stories, who will?’ Hidden Histories sheds light on Black landmarks
Tour offered a peek into the historically complicated relationship between African Americans and downtown Fredericksburg.
Vindman calls on Virginians to defend civil servants ‘like they’ve defended us’
At the Caroline NAACP’s Black History Month celebration, congressman urged attendees to reach out with concerns over the direction of the country.
Stafford appoints Loew as parks, recreation and tourism director
He has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation.
PHOTO GALLERY: George Washington’s birthday at Ferry Farm
Sights and scenes from George Washington’s Ferry Farm on President’s Day
Earle-Sears: Virginians will be ‘all right’ despite federal workforce purge
During campaign event in Caroline County, the Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate said fired federal workers should look into employment in Virginia’s private sector.
Coldest Night of the Year offers a walk in the shoes of the unhoused
Fundraiser originated in Canada with a goal of supporting local charities and programs that help people in difficult housing situations.
Local first responders detail ‘overwhelming’ Reagan airport scene
At least two emergency personnel from the Fredericksburg area responded when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet last month.
For majority-minority Caroline School board, diversity isn’t just a buzzword
With four Black members, the board is the only governing body in the Fredericksburg area with a majority of minorities.
Spotsylvania finance staff provides ‘depressing’ forecast of potential federal cuts
Board of supervisors voted 5-2 to approve County Administrator Ed Petrovich’s proposed budget and real estate tax rate.
Arena lights to Friday nights: Dawes brings pro experience to Chancellor
Former Culpeper standout inherits a Chargers program that has won just five games in the past three seasons.
Caroline School Board presents $2.2 million budget shortfall to supervisors
In other business, the supervisors voted to enter a Rural Transportation Advisory Committee with King George County.
Cinderella Eagles look to continue improbable run in Sweet 16
UMW will face No. 8 Emory (Ga.) University Friday at 4:45 p.m. at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
City manager’s recommended budget includes 3-cent real estate tax increase
Budget calls for a general fund balance of $136.75 million, a 6.9% increase from the adopted FY 2025 budget.
Wheeler to serve as interim principal at Hugh Mercer Elementary
Current Hugh Mercer Principal James Snyder will transition to facilities and operations at the division level.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weekend rain and potential for more snow next week for Fredericksburg region.
Finn is in as Ward 3 councilor after appointment Thursday
Former planning commission chair will represent Ward 3 through the remainder of term.
Planning commission tells city to cool heels on Technology Overlay District
Following a lengthy public hearing on a zoning district for data centers, commission votes 4-3 to recommend denying approval.
To avoid getting snowed under, school officials take early action
Many school officials start checking roads at 4 a.m. when winter weather is a factor.
Spotsylvania schools budget scraps additional central office positions, provides pay increase for ITAs
School board unanimously approved fiscal year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
‘A shield around me’: After enduring attacks, Spotsylvania’s Mitchell receives support from Black community
Mitchell: It’s been a ‘lonely’ journey as the first Black superintendent of Spotsylvania County.
PODCAST: Coffee shop talk with Fredericksburg Regional Alliance President Curry Roberts
Fredericksburg Free Press managing editor Joey LoMonaco sits down with Fredericksburg Regional Alliance President Curry Roberts to discuss data centers from an economic development standpoint.
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Biz Beat Clips: Whittingham turns 30
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, Bob Whittingham talks about his store’s 30th anniversary.
Data center construction already underway in region
Data center campuses in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties are believed to be the first two with shovels in ground across the Fredericksburg region.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 16
City gets updated bond rating from Moody’s, UMW gets a new CFO.
Company establishes Caroline County distribution center
A global manufacturer and distributor of natural-stone products recently made a $10 million investment in Caroline County.
Local housing prices continue to rise in September
Check out the homes that sold for more than $1 million in the region last month — and those currently listed for $1M-plus.
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LISTEN: Fire safety as you spring forward this weekend
Chief Jay Cullinan with Spotsyvlania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management says don’t just check your smoke detector when you change your clocks–He says check it monthly.
WATCH: Senator Warner hopes local Republicans speak out about possible VA cuts
There are reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs plans a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm can see spring in the distance
Volunteers on Tuesday worked on putting up a deer fence on the back four acres of the property and trimming kale and collard leaves damaged by the cold.
WATCH: An attempt to lower the noise level downtown
It’s called Automated Traffic Noise Enforcement.
DinoWalk dates announced for the Luck Stone Quarry in Culpeper
The dates are May 2nd and 3rd–Tickets go on sale in April.
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