Fort Walker prepping to revert back to A.P. Hill, but with a twist
Caroline County installation will not be named to honor Confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill, but rather for three Union heroes.
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On the Agenda, June 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium ‘all about community and collaboration’
Fifth-annual event celebrating emancipation drew a big crowd, diverse group of community organizations.
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BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
Fleet feet: Fredericksburg-area track and field athletes bring home state gold
Relay teams at Courtland, Colonial Forge and James Monroe captured state championships last weekend while multiple athletes earned individual titles as well.
What to know ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Lt. Gov., AG
Six candidates are the ballot for lieutenant governor, and two others will face off for the party’s nod for Virginia attorney general.
Fredericksburg participates in worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Several hundred people attended Fredericksburg’s ‘No Kings’ protest on June 14.
Bears down: Riverbend baseball team’s run ends in state semifinals
The Riverbend, Caroline and Mountain View softball teams also came up short in the state tournament this week.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
Ye of ‘little faith:’ Caroline supervisor casts doubt on his board’s promise to build new school
Board voted 4-1 to agree to an MOU with the school board to renovate two elementary schools and allow trailers at one of them, but a new school wasn’t mentioned in the draft.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Humid weekend with showers, storms.
On the Agenda, June 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium ‘all about community and collaboration’
Fifth-annual event celebrating emancipation drew a big crowd, diverse group of community organizations.
BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
Fleet feet: Fredericksburg-area track and field athletes bring home state gold
Relay teams at Courtland, Colonial Forge and James Monroe captured state championships last weekend while multiple athletes earned individual titles as well.
What to know ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Lt. Gov., AG
Six candidates are the ballot for lieutenant governor, and two others will face off for the party’s nod for Virginia attorney general.
BREAKING: Moss Free Clinic to close immediately
Clinic has served region’s uninsured and indigent patients since 1993.
Localities ‘C’ a way forward for river crossing ahead of FAMPO meeting
Fredericksburg and Stafford each support Option C, while Spotsylvania is seeking a hybrid plan that would greater benefit its residents.
Stafford school division participates in Summer Food Service Program
Meals will be offered to all children without charge at several sites throughout county.
‘I don’t care if you’re wearing pajama bottoms:’ Spotsylvania School Board revises dress code
The board voted 5-2 to remove halters, tank or tube tops, bare midriffs/crop tops as inappropriate clothing for students.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Developers see ‘huge win’ for their proposed White Oak campground
Opponents, however, are not giving up their fight.
CCBC devoted to ‘building something better’ for Black Virginians
New nonprofit will engage in legislative advocacy in housing, health care.
Diamond Baseball Holdings to purchase Fredericksburg Nationals from Silber family
Seth Silber will remain team president, minority owner following sale.
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Biz Beat Clips: Success Space
This week we feature Success Space, a new co-working space and cafe at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre.
Biz Beat Roundup: Local housing prices set another record
Also inside: Princess Anne Street building again up for lease, apartment building sold in Fredericksburg, downtown restaurant re-opening.
Biz Beat Banter: Pete Morelewicz
This week, Print Jazz owner talks about why he became an artist, his creative process, and how it feels to see his works around Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Clips: CYT Fredericksburg
This week we tell you about CYT Fredericksburg, which is coming up on a milestone anniversary.
Biz Beat Roundup: Kalahari project hits milestone
Also inside: Popular ice cream and candy shop coming to Downtown Fredericksburg, two local businesses named among best in Northern Virginia, large data center campus proposed along Route 3
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank outlines what federal budget cuts would mean
Food Bank President and CEO Dan Maher is increasingly worried that federal cuts could cripple some of their most used programs.
Area road work this week
Work is scheduled to occur weather permitting.
Safe driving in treacherous weather
The Orange County Sheriff’s with some safe driving reminders.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says there is no need to bring paperwork or ID.
State health department reports measles exposure in NoVa
Confirmed case reported at Dulles Airport and on Metro.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.