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Updated: ‘All suspects are in custody’ after mass shooting in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City public schools are both operating on two-hour delays.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
‘Like a father figure’: At Massaponax, Ludden enhanced his players’ options
Ludden, 65, quietly announced his retirement recently, after a stellar 40-year career that included 207 victories in 26 seasons at Massaponax.
Free Press exclusive: an interview with Spotsylvania School Board Chair Lorita Daniels
Daniels, who is in her fifth year on the board, discussed her diverse background and how it prepared her to take the reins of an embattled decision-making body that is looking to recover from two years of local, state and national scrutiny.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says no paperwork or ID needed—just a few quick questions to help them serve everyone.
Biz Beat Clips: Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness
This week we visit Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness in Spotsylvania to learn more about how the closing of another local yoga studio led to the business’ beginnings.
Updated: ‘All suspects are in custody’ after mass shooting in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City public schools are both operating on two-hour delays.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
‘Like a father figure’: At Massaponax, Ludden enhanced his players’ options
Ludden, 65, quietly announced his retirement recently, after a stellar 40-year career that included 207 victories in 26 seasons at Massaponax.
Free Press exclusive: an interview with Spotsylvania School Board Chair Lorita Daniels
Daniels, who is in her fifth year on the board, discussed her diverse background and how it prepared her to take the reins of an embattled decision-making body that is looking to recover from two years of local, state and national scrutiny.
Press Rewind, Sept. 8-13
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
High school football roundup: Panthers power their way to first win of the season
Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Courtland, North Stafford, Riverbend, and Stafford also picked up big victories Friday night.
PHOTOS: Massaponax football defeats James Monroe
Scenes from the Panthers’ 30-20 victory over James Monroe on Friday at Maury Stadium.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
Fredericksburg Police Chief Layton to retire
Layton, who has served in department since 1994 and since 2020 as chief, will leave post Jan. 1.
WATCH: Get a look at the Food Bank up-close
Open House on Saturday from 10-2 at 480 Central Road.
WATCH: Stafford remembers
9-11 ceremony at the Stafford Public Safety Building.
PHOTOS: 9/11 at noon at Mission BBQ
The National Anthem is played everyday at noon–on 9/11 in Spotsylvania it was performed live.
PHOTOS: 9/11 remembered in Stafford
Construction at the Government Center moved the annual observance to the Public Safety Building.
Stafford Fire and Rescue hosts 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen heroes and support Tunnel to Towers
Stafford Fire and Rescue will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb this Sunday at FredNats Stadium.
New Stafford elementary schools will be named Falls Run, Crow’s Nest
The new schools will open in August 2026.
PHOTOS: A powerful 9/11 visual
Faith Baptist Church on Route 3 west in Spotsylvania again placed flags to represent lives lost on 9/11.
Remembering the service dog who inspired Leashes of Valor of Valor
On 9/11, we also remember Axel, the first service dog of Leashes of Valor founder Jason Haag, whose support helped shape the Spotsylvania nonprofit’s mission to serve post-9/11 veterans.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor founder reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact
Retired Marine Capt. Jason Haag, founder of Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor, says the legacy of 9/11 continues to shape his life and drives his mission to provide service dogs to post-9/11 veterans.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Rappahannock Whalers chart a course to keep maritime music alive
Hear local group share their love of sea shanties, history at Rising Sun Tavern.
Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday
Governor orders U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on September 11 to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
WATCH: Go for Bo preview in Stafford
Stafford runs with purpose this Saturday at Go for Bo, supporting life-changing outreach around the world.
Biz Beat Roundup: William Street project taking shape
Also inside: Thai restaurant opens in Fredericksburg, frozen-yogurt store to close, data centers and warehouses proposed in Thornburg
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