She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
read more
Braswell announces candidacy for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.
On the Agenda, June 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.
Vindman introduces bipartisan bill to support women, infants and children
The Democrat, the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, submitted the bill with Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-Pa.), the committee’s chairman.
On the Agenda, June 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
CSX rail maintenance work to close roads in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Motorists should follow posted detours during overnight closures at rail crossings.
City police arrest Spotsylvania man accused of 2023 homicide
Antione Fox, 19, of Fredericksburg was killed on June 10, 2023.
Safety project on Old Plank Road in Spotsylvania County begins next week
Road shoulders will be slightly widened on Old Plank between Route 3 and Catharpin Road ahead of resurfacing to reduce crash risk.
Caroline’s Promise offering meal deliveries this summer
Nonprofit is partnering with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, to offer home delivery of meals to families from June 1 to Aug. 1.
On the Agenda, May 26-30
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank begins Summer Food Service Program
Some sites will begin providing meals Tuesday.
Caroline superintendent honored by University of Richmond; delivers commencement address
Sarah Calveric delivered the keynote address at the May 10 School of Professional and Continuing Studies commencement. Prior to the ceremony, she was presented with the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award.
Walker-Grant Middle School receives $5,000 grant for library
Award will go toward refreshing library’s collection of books, graphic novels and other titles.
National Park Service sets summer hours for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The park’s summer interpretive program starts June 9 and runs through Aug. 3.
Milling and paving work to close I-95 northbound ramps at Ladysmith exit
The closures will be nightly, starting Tuesday and ending early Friday.
On the Agenda, May 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Route 2 in Bowling Green to be closed for six weeks for utility project
Through traffic should follow detour on Route 207/Route 301 and East Broaddus Avenue until June 30.
I-95 southbound ramps closed Monday night at Exit 118
Overnight on- and off-ramp closures are required to pave the Route 606 intersection near the ramps in Spotsylvania.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
