Closures and delays around the region for Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Updated storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
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Fredericksburg City Public Schools names David Ferguson as new Director of Operations
Ferguson, who starts Jan. 28, brings more than 22 years of experience in public education to the position.
UPDATED: On the Agenda, Jan. 26-30
Scheduling updates to public meetings in the region have been added.
Winter storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Post has been updated with weather-related closures for Monday.
Stafford schools Superintendent Daniel Smith appointed to military-children state council
Selection reinforces the county’s commitment to military students and families, the division said.
On the Agenda, Jan. 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Stafford County schedules public listening session on Dominion’s Kraken
The meeting will be Jan. 29 at Brooke Point High School.
Ruther Glen man convicted for role in Olde Greenwich shooting; four others plead guilty
Logan Soulier, 18, was convicted of 24 counts, including two second-degree murder charges.
Live, from UMW: Great Lives lectures honor SNL creator, America 250 and more
This year’s slate of lectures cover Revolution-era figures, jazz musicians, actors, authors and more.
Artists team up for new mural at Oberle Academy
Sophia Pineda and Gabe Pons put their mark on school.
On the Agenda, Jan. 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg writer’s ‘Eagle Air Support’ idea gets off the ground
In the program, surplus air conditioners from the University of Mary Washington will be given to Fredericksburg-area residents in need.
Vindman comes out against ‘cruel’ plan for detention center in Stafford
The Democratic congressman noted his own immigrant past in decrying facility.
Volunteers wanted for Continuum of Care’s winter Point in Time Count
Event attempts to count number of unhoused people in region on Jan. 29.
Rappahannock Area Health District encourages healthy habits for 2026
Make this year the healthiest yet with tips from health department.
On the Agenda, Jan. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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Thomas Watson Britt
Thomas Watson Britt peacefully left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Tom was born in Henderson, NC, on November 25, 1942, and his parents were Bloys and Mozelle Britt. He spent over 30 years on active duty in the U.S....
Lillian Alverna Snyder Robertson
Lillian Alverna Snyder Robertson, 98, went to her heavenly home on December 19, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Alverna was born in Independence, Iowa, on April 1, 1927 to Clarence and Lurah (Andrews) Snyder. She spent her first years after high...
REMS board President Dillard appointed to Virginia State Board of Health
He has logged almost four decades of service in local EMS work.
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