Jenkins, who served in the position from 2008-21, died this past weekend.
Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Jenkins remembered for ‘skill and professionalism’
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Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Fredericksburg names Betsy Mason as new Chief of Police
Mason, who has been with the city’s police department since 2012, recently served as interim chief.
Meet the women of Main Street
Fredericksburg Main Street exhibit highlights downtown business owners.
Stafford County School Board approves $529.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
The Board of Supervisors will now examine the spending plan before deciding how much local money to devote to education.
Chase Patrick Randall
Chase Patrick Randall, 18, of Ruther Glen passed away peacefully at VCU Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Chase really enjoyed listening to rap music, especially anything with Snoop Dogg. He was a ladies man and always had just the right compliment....
On the Agenda, Feb. 23-27
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Monday, Feb. 23
Weather conditions impacting Monday morning travel.
Rep. Eugene Vindman announces launch of Federal Workforce Caucus
The group also includes Virginia’s U.S. senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
UMW alumna receives Fulbright award to teach in Northern Ireland
She will teach and develop a professional writing archive at Queen’s University in Belfast.
FCPS Superintendent Catlett named Region III Superintendent of the Year
Catlett will now compete with other division winners for the 2027 Virginia Superintendent of the Year Award.
On the Agenda, Feb. 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Walk out: Spotsylvania County students leave class to protest ICE
Students left class to peacefully protest immigration enforcement actions.
UPDATED: Rep. Eugene Vindman announces re-election campaign — but in 1st Congressional District
The Democrat now serves the 7th District, but that could change if political boundaries are redrawn.
Caroline Historical Society seeking students from the 1969-70 school year
A community conversation will be held on May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Caroline Community Services Center, telling the story of when all county schools were integrated.
Fredericksburg Arts Commission art supply drive to benefit Empowerhouse
Drive developed as a community-based initiative to expand access to creative tools for organizations providing arts programming to individuals with limited resources.
Cynthia “Cindie” Jane Aller Kelly
Cynthia Jane (Aller) Kelly, a true teacher and lifelong resident of Fredericksburg, Va., set off on her last trip on February 7, 2026, at the age of 68 after a multi-year battle with cancer. She departed from her home surrounded by family. Cindie is survived by her...
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