A warm gesture: Nonprofit leaders provide blankets, meals to unhoused over Thanksgiving holiday
At events throughout the Fredericksburg area this week, Redeema Rock and Sharon Kelley coordinated with other organizations to aid those in need.
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FAMPO approves Rappahannock River Crossing study
Next, crossing will undergo a NEPA study to determine its exact location.
Virginia School Board Association honors Caroline’s Kelley with advocacy award
Two Stafford School Board members also were recognized.
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Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line
Dominion’s proposed 70-mile transmission line would go through parts of Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge drops a heartbreaker to Woodbridge in Region 6B semifinals
Eagles rally but fall short on potential game-winning two-point conversion attempt.
Wolverines, Bears advance to region finals; Forge drops a heartbreaker
With a win at Stone Bridge next weekend, Riverbend can claim its first regional title in school history.
‘This is gonna hurt’: Falmouth Bridge replacement to begin in 2030, last three years
New bridge will include 14-foot shared-use path on southbound lanes.
Spotsylvania school officials defend handling of child sex abuse case after sentencing
A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
No senior moment: Spotsylvania residents upset over looming transition of Marshall Community Center
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
Court hearing continued in Partlow Road incident; couple out on bond
Elizabeth Wolfrey and Mark Goodman will appear in Spotsylvania General District Court Feb. 18. Jamaria Gaskins and Amylah Majors, meanwhile, are out on bond.
Raising the bar? Spotsylvania schools seeking five full-time legal positions
Division will request full-time counsel, an internal investigator, two paralegals and an administrative assistant in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
FAMPO approves Rappahannock River Crossing study
Next, crossing will undergo a NEPA study to determine its exact location.
Virginia School Board Association honors Caroline’s Kelley with advocacy award
Two Stafford School Board members also were recognized.
Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line
Dominion’s proposed 70-mile transmission line would go through parts of Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge drops a heartbreaker to Woodbridge in Region 6B semifinals
Eagles rally but fall short on potential game-winning two-point conversion attempt.
Wolverines, Bears advance to region finals; Forge drops a heartbreaker
With a win at Stone Bridge next weekend, Riverbend can claim its first regional title in school history.
Stafford supervisors agree not to lease land to Patawomeck Tribe
The matter could be brought before the board again, however, if more origin information is produced by the group.
Public can comment on new Dominion power line Thursday in Caroline
The Kraken Loop would go through Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford and Fauquier counties.
Alleged victims of racially-fueled incident in Spotsylvania now facing criminal charges
After alleging they were victims of a hate crime, Jamaria Gaskins and Amylah Majors face charges of filing a false police report and obtaining money by false pretenses.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
On the Agenda, Nov. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg-area food organizations strained during shutdown
Organizations saw increased demand, struggled to adapt to changing rules and guidelines.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg trims the tree in holiday fashion
Gallery of scenes from the tree lighting event at Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg Nov. 15, 2025.
High school football roundup: Eagles blank Gar-Field to advance in Region 6B playoffs
North Stafford also picked up a first-round playoff win, while James Monroe, Caroline, Courtland and Spotsylvania all suffered season-ending defeats.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Large data center campus coming to Ladysmith
Also inside: New restaurant coming to former Cowboy Jack’s location, County Club names general manager, $2.4 million housing sale recorded in region
Biz Beat Banter: Cedric Rucker
This week, Bill sits down with longtime University of Mary Washington Dean Cedric Rucker on his career in education at his alma mater.
Biz Beat Clips: Cosmic Clawcade
This week, Bill takes viewers to the Spotsylvania Towne Centre to learn more about the new Cosmic Clawcade entertainment venue.
Biz Beat Roundup: New grocery store opens in City
Also inside: Changes coming to Stafford YMCA, Eagle Village business closes, rezoning proposed in Spotsylvania
Biz Beat Banter: Seth Silber
This week, Bill sits down with Seth Silber, whose many hats include being president of the Fredericksburg Nationals, co-chairman of the Fredericksburg Free Press’ Board, and a prominent D.C.-area anti-trust attorney.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Holiday food safety: clean kitchens, thermometers and smart leftovers
Salma Khalifa with the Rappahannock Area Health District says simple kitchen habits—from good cleaning practices to proper cooking temperatures—can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the holidays.
Away from the public eye, Whittingham’s Christmas windows are being created!
It’s a Fredericksburg tradition–the Christmas windows are seen for the first time on Thanksgiving night at 6pm.
LISTEN: Holiday fire risks rise; Spotsylvania chief outlines precautions
Spotsylvania Fire Chief Jay Cullinan urges holiday cooks to take key safety steps—from deep-frying turkeys only outdoors to keeping fire extinguishers handy and practicing proper Christmas tree safety—to prevent seasonal fires.
Neglected dogs pulled from unsafe home; Dozens transported to Fredericksburg
The Old Dominion Humane Society on Lafayette Blvd. assisted Henry County authorities in rescuing 106 dogs from hazardous conditions, transporting more than 40 to Fredericksburg for urgent medical care, foster placement, and eventual adoption.
WATCH: From recipes to scrapbooks, FAM shares tips on protecting family memories
The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Kylie Thomson encourages families to use holiday get-togethers to preserve recipes, photos, and scrapbooks—and to digitize and identify items so stories aren’t lost.
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