Stafford superintendent: No major gender-identity policy issues in county schools
The schools chief also discussed other issues, including transporation, in a wide-ranging interview with reporters.
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Spotsylvania schools get ‘progressive’ in enforcing employee discipline
Other policy approvals concern handling of third-party complaints and addition of a student representative to the board.
Amazon, The Community Foundation launch $300,000 grant in the Rappahannock Region
Grant is aimed at nonprofit, community-driven organizations that ‘support innovation and resilience.’
Amazon pulls Louisa County data center proposal after strong resistance
Members of the Louisa community railed against a now-halted fourth proposed data center but concerns remain over the three to come
Caroline Planning Commission recommends denial of Ladysmith Data Hub after residents speak out
The board of supervisors will decide the fate of Ladysmith Data Hub after the 4-2 vote.
On the Agenda, July 28-Aug. 1
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Peace in Da Paint co-founder urges area youth to ‘settle their differences on the court’
The 14th annual event occurred as community leaders ponder strategies to combat an uptick in youth violence in the Fredericksburg area.
FCPS Summer Scholars program celebrates 30 years of ‘trying to trick our students into learning’
Former FCPS Superintendent Richard Garnett honored at program’s closing ceremony.
Fredericksburg to add speed cameras near new middle school in Idlewild
Drivers can be ticketed for speeding starting Sept. 20, following a 30-day waiting period.
All Spotsylvania students now eligible for free breakfast and lunch
Change will take effect for the upcoming school year.
Battening down the Hatch: Fredericksburg Dems pull endorsements of two federal employees
Endorsement remains for Ward 1 candidate Matt Rowe, whose opponent Ken Gantt is a federal employee barred from participating in partisan elections.
Spotsylvania schools get ‘progressive’ in enforcing employee discipline
Other policy approvals concern handling of third-party complaints and addition of a student representative to the board.
Amazon, The Community Foundation launch $300,000 grant in the Rappahannock Region
Grant is aimed at nonprofit, community-driven organizations that ‘support innovation and resilience.’
Amazon pulls Louisa County data center proposal after strong resistance
Members of the Louisa community railed against a now-halted fourth proposed data center but concerns remain over the three to come
Caroline Planning Commission recommends denial of Ladysmith Data Hub after residents speak out
The board of supervisors will decide the fate of Ladysmith Data Hub after the 4-2 vote.
On the Agenda, July 28-Aug. 1
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Peace in Da Paint co-founder urges area youth to ‘settle their differences on the court’
The 14th annual event occurred as community leaders ponder strategies to combat an uptick in youth violence in the Fredericksburg area.
Area school supply drives kick off Saturday with annual Caroline’s Promise event
Operation Heroes is also hosting a large school supply drive, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Still buffering? Stafford planning commission recommends increasing space between data centers, residences
The county’s Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss the matter Aug. 19.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave underway for Fredericksburg region.
Kaine, Vindman implore Congress to reboot program that benefited Spotsylvania students with disabilities
The Charting My Path for Future Success program was discontinued by the Trump administration in February.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
Stafford sets ribbon-cutting for dog park that will honor sheriff’s office K-9
The ceremony will be Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at the park on Mountain View Road.
Langdon, Stelmok vying for city’s Ward 3 school board seat
Ward 3 seat is the only contested school board race in Fredericksburg this November.
JLARC study: Spotsylvania schools near the head of the class when it comes to banning books
Report also states that divisions misapplied state law in banning books.
All Spotsylvania students now eligible for free breakfast and lunch
Change will take effect for the upcoming school year.
Battening down the Hatch: Fredericksburg Dems pull endorsements of two federal employees
Endorsement remains for Ward 1 candidate Matt Rowe, whose opponent Ken Gantt is a federal employee barred from participating in partisan elections.
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Celebrating 80 years in the sky
Culpeper Regional Airport on Saturday marks the 80th anniversary of “Doris Mae,” a fully restored TBM-3E Avenger torpedo bomber originally built by General Motors at the close of World War II.
Scammers spoofing Culpeper PD numbers in fake arrest warrant scheme
Scammers spoofed the Culpeper Police number to impersonate officers and demand fake payments.
WATCH: Antoine Carey: mentorship, healing and haircuts
Antoine Carey of Fredericksburg is using the barbershop as a vehicle for change.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
WATCH: Historic batteau fragment connects visitors to Rappahannock’s past
A section of a historic Rappahannock River batteau is now on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
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