With Lewis as inspiration, Fredericksburg protestors strive to ‘Make Good Trouble’
The protest was a tribute to the late John Lewis, a Congressman representing Georgia and a major figure in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
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Caroline School Board seeks engagement from supervisors on Capital Improvement Plan
The school board no longer presents its Capital Improvement Plan to the county’s planning commission to make recommendations to the board of supervisors.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county.
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Humid weekend with showers and drenching t-storms.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority charters new chapter in Stafford County
The sorority was founded on Jan. 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University.
Public comment invited on Route 2/17 widening in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
VDOT also will start construction next week on a project to replace a bridge superstructure in Caroline County.
Say ‘cheese’: Speed camera program to begin in Spotsylvania school zones on Aug. 12
The program was approved by the board of supervisors in January.
King George supervisors vote down solar and livestock operation
Board voted to deny Open Road Renewables and Gibson Solar project, which would’ve been constructed on 48 parcels totaling 890 acres.
Fredericksburg resident, 19, shot and killed in southern Stafford County
Two juvenile suspects were arrested and charged in connection with the slaying.
Spotsylvania School Board votes to add student representative
Courtland District representative Carol Medawar voted against the policy, citing the board’s contentious nature.
Country artist strikes a chord at local Fredericksburg homeless shelter for Giving Guitars event
Steven Cade made a stop in Fredericksburg to perform and donate a guitar for lessons at The Brisben Center.
Caroline School Board seeks engagement from supervisors on Capital Improvement Plan
The school board no longer presents its Capital Improvement Plan to the county’s planning commission to make recommendations to the board of supervisors.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Humid weekend with showers and drenching t-storms.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority charters new chapter in Stafford County
The sorority was founded on Jan. 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University.
Public comment invited on Route 2/17 widening in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
VDOT also will start construction next week on a project to replace a bridge superstructure in Caroline County.
Paw & Order: Canine Rehab Unit ‘makes animals feel better’
Fredericksburg-based veterinary rehab clinic offers array of canine care as alternative to surgery.
On the Agenda, July 14-18
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
Report identifies major gaps in regional response to homelessness
Report also notes that affordable housing is increasingly elusive in the region, racial disparities persist and evictions are on the rise.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Storms return this weekend, humidity stays high.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of Gateway data center
Concerns over transmission line routes led commissioners to vote 7-0 against the project, which was intended for the 84-acre ‘Hylton tract.’
Pick a pooch: Stafford County asks for public’s help in naming new dog park
The winning dog name will be announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony next month.
Spotsylvania supervisors open to repairing bond with Virginia Heritage HOA
Residents are requesting nearly $1.3 million in relief from the county, alleging its staff prematurely released performance bonds to builder Lennar Homes.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: FredNats sale finalized
Also inside: Auto-dealership owner buys additional land for expansion, capital being raised for local sports resort, change of leadership for large local employer.
Biz Beat Banter: Joe Wilson
Longtime PermaTreat Pest and Termite Control owner Joe Wilson talks about the various moments of serendipity that have shaped his life.
Biz Beat Clips: Dimas Downtown
The historic Fredericksburg Square property at 525 Caroline St. in Downtown Fredericksburg is set to re-open as an event and wedding venue. Heidi Dimas will open Fredericksburg Square by Dimas Downtown at the 19,000-square-foot building. Watch the video to learn more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Fredericksburg house sells for record high
Also inside: Richmond developer eyeing former hospital, chef with DC chops details plans for downtown space, commercial brokerage re-locating offices.
Biz Beat Banter: Emmett Snead
Snead’s Farm owner Emmett Snead talks about his lifelong career in farming, his childhood growing up on a dairy farm in Fredericksburg and more.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
PHOTOS: Rising Rappahannock
Heavy rain upsteam is bringing the water levels up at City Dock.
Spotsylvania fire chief the new President of the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs
The organization represents fire service leaders across ten southeastern states.
LISTEN: Get ready for the end of Windows 10 support this fall
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg in Fredericksburg says now is the time to start looking for a new computer.
LISTEN: Micah prepared for all weather
Heat or flooding this time of year, Micah’s Meghann Cotter says they’re prepared…but they still need your help.
WATCH: A place to remember students who have passed away in Spotsylvania
School Board approves the memorial park at central office.
News from around Virginia
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