The road will be closed to through traffic for pipe replacement between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Potomac Drive in King George to be closed Monday and Tuesday
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Free Lance–Star reducing print frequency to six times per week
Starting Nov. 3, the publication will no longer publish a print paper on Mondays.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Phillip Scott
Republican Phillip Scott is the incumbent representing Virginia’s 63rd District, which includes parts of Spotsylvania and Orange Counties.
On the Agenda, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Tourism to Fredericksburg-area battlefields contributes $78.1 million to local economy
A new report shows visitor spending impacts.
New artwork at Stafford Middle School celebrates county’s Black history
The mural honors Walker’s Inn, a beloved gathering place for decades.
Candidate questionnaire: Nicole Cole
Nicole Cole is a Democrat running in the Virginia House of Delegates 66th District.
Public comment invited on Dixon Connector trail project in Fredericksburg
Work on projects in Spotsylvania and Caroline counties also will affect traffic this week.
On the Agenda, Sept. 22-25
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Jones announces write-in campaign for Ward 4 school board seat
Despite not appearing on ballot, career educator hopes to unseat longtime incumbent Malvina Kay.
Spotsylvania officials encouraged by promising economic outlook
County achieved a AAA bond rating for the third straight year; visitor spending increased by 2.9%.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 5 (Night Owl)
In part I of a two-part episode, Patawomeck Tribal Historian Emeritus Bill Deyo goes back to the very beginning, telling the story of how his curiosity led to the creation of genealogies that ultimately supported the Tribe’s bid for state recognition in 2010.
Former Spotsylvania bus aide pleads guilty to 13 sexual assault offenses
Miguel Velasquez Velasco will face over 200 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 21.
Evolv-ing security measures: Spotsylvania adds weapons detection system to high school stadiums
Increased safety measures announced shortly after a shooting involving county teens earlier this week.
FCPS announces four candidates for vacant Ward 3 school board seat
The school board plans to make an interim appointment during a Sept. 22 special meeting.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
One juvenile shot in Spotsylvania Monday evening, another youth in custody
Victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On the Agenda, Sept. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg Police Chief Layton to retire
Layton, who has served in department since 1994 and since 2020 as chief, will leave post Jan. 1.
New Stafford elementary schools will be named Falls Run, Crow’s Nest
The new schools will open in August 2026.
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