Caroline supervisors, school board get ‘creative’ in attempt to solve facilities puzzle
Board of supervisors advances plan to renovate five school buildings in the county.
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CATIE, bar the door: Alert system wreaked havoc in Caroline schools Tuesday
Two false alarms at Caroline High School prompted a lockdown and summoned 19 deputies to search the building.
Spotsylvania adopts school budget; waiting on state to ‘get its act together’
Local transfer of $170.8 million represents division’s largest-ever year-over-year increase from board of supervisors.
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Black women celebrated for their labor, contributions at tea hosted by Del. Joshua Cole
Del. Destiny LeVere-Bolling shared her experiences as a new mother/legislator, and Speaker of the House Don Scott made an appearance.
Stafford County leaders to host joint town hall Tuesday at Colonial Forge
The chairman and vice chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, along with the chairwoman and vice chairwoman of the School Board, will lead the meeting.
I-95 southbound on-ramp to be closed for two nights in Spotsylvania County
Closures between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. are required for construction on Route 606 widening project.
‘Yes, darling’: Sweet talk, faith and kindness key to Caroline couple’s 77-year marriage
Couple met in Caroline in the 1940s, moved to New York in 1955 and returned to the county in 1984.
‘The work got done’: Orrock stresses bipartisanship as he kicks off bid for 19th term
He’s being challenged this year by Spotsylvania County School Board member Nicole Cole.
PHOTOS: Earth Day on the Rappahannock at Old Mill Park
Sights and scenes from this year’s festival, which featured a variety of vendors and educational opportunities.
‘This is a spiritual battle:’ Fredericksburg church hosts summit aimed at rebuilding families
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Spotsylvania) headlined Thursday’s event at Kingdom Family Worship Center.
City, Stafford farm pursue a GOATed solution to unwanted vegetation
Furry, eco-friendly landscaping project at Old Mill Park is part of 60-day trial program.
CATIE, bar the door: Alert system wreaked havoc in Caroline schools Tuesday
Two false alarms at Caroline High School prompted a lockdown and summoned 19 deputies to search the building.
Spotsylvania adopts school budget; waiting on state to ‘get its act together’
Local transfer of $170.8 million represents division’s largest-ever year-over-year increase from board of supervisors.
Black women celebrated for their labor, contributions at tea hosted by Del. Joshua Cole
Del. Destiny LeVere-Bolling shared her experiences as a new mother/legislator, and Speaker of the House Don Scott made an appearance.
Stafford County leaders to host joint town hall Tuesday at Colonial Forge
The chairman and vice chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, along with the chairwoman and vice chairwoman of the School Board, will lead the meeting.
I-95 southbound on-ramp to be closed for two nights in Spotsylvania County
Closures between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. are required for construction on Route 606 widening project.
Envisioning a ‘downtown’ Stafford: Planning Commission endorses mixed-use development
The project would feature up to 300 apartments and about 57,600 square feet of office and/or commercial space.
Grant will help fund therapist in Fredericksburg City Schools
The $90,000 award from the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation to RACSB will also go toward mental-health assessments.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Few showers to start the weekend, but a strong finish.
City investigating cause of Rappahannock Canal drainage
Cause of drainage unknown, and residents could soon smell previously-submerged microorganisms.
Caroline carpentry students land major internships; Ford donates van to automotive program
Allan Myers, one of the largest construction companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region, selected three CHS students as interns, while Sheehy Ford of Ashland donated a van to the school’s automotive program.
Longtime educator, parent Andy Wolfenbarger announces candidacy for Fredericksburg City School Board
He will run for vacant Ward 1 seat in November.
Citizens committee recommends path for new Rappahannock River crossing
It’s still not certain that a new bridge will be built, but regional transportation planners will discuss the issue again in June.
Concerned ‘way of life’ is at stake, Spotsylvania supervisors table vote on Smith Station Crossing
Development would bring 99 single-family detached homes to an area residents say already has traffic congestion.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Rappahannock United Way to cease local operations after 85 years
Also inside: Another expansion for major local employer, Chamber honors local businesses and entrepreneurs, Embrey Mill Town Center attracts new businesses.
Biz Beat Banter: Ryan DeWeese
In this week’s Biz Beat Banter podcast episode, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center CEO Ryan DeWeese talks about his career in healthcare, the healthcare needs of the local community and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Third location for Collage Spa
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to the third location for Collage Spa — this one in Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Roundup: $38 million real estate deal closes in Spotsy
Also inside: New public-parking option in downtown Fredericksburg, $2.7 million sale at Lake Anna, former Visitor Center getting new life downtown.
Biz Beat Banter: Mary Katherine Greenlaw
Former Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw talks about her life, her many different careers, and her proudest moments as Fredericksburg mayor.
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WATCH: Area postal workers picking up food from you May 10th
It’s the annual Stamp Out Hunger event.
NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing April 29 and 30
Officials say the testing will likely result in very loud noise 8-5.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania woman in Favorite Chef competition
The competition is in the 4th round and Lori Williams is currently second in her group.
PHOTOS: Mock crash scene created at Orange County High School
Orange County Public Schools, Orange Fire and EMS, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and Virginia State Police worked together on the event.
Governor orders flags at half-staff on Tuesday
Governor Youngkin says it’s in honor of Fentanyl Awareness Day.
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