The county is experiencing a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map.
Caroline implements water restrictions on residents and businesses
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Student arrested after pistol allegedly located in backpack at Massaponax High
Student is facing a charge of felony possession of a firearm on school property.
Planning District 16 Juneteenth celebration moved up one week
Event will now be held June 6 at North Stafford High School.
Overnight lane closures scheduled for northbound I-95 near Exit 126
Varying single- and double-lane shutdownsare scheduled between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday-Thursday.
UMW’s Bonds to receive award from Virginia Coalition for Open Government
Sociology professor is being honored for work shining light on agreements between data centers, localties.
On the Agenda, April 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Free Press wins major awards in Virginia Press Association annual contest
Publication received a total of 13 awards — including the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism — for its work last year.
CSX to close Lansdowne Road for rail-crossing maintenance
It will shut down from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Spotsylvania detectives, state police arrest stepfather of missing area woman
James Branton is facing multiple sex offense charges.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
On the Agenda, April 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
FredNats break loose after Bagwell exits to earn Opening Night win
FredNats were hitless for six innings before erupting late to earn the comeback victory.
Downtown Fredericksburg advances to championship in Best Main Street in the South contest
Competition highlights standout downtown districts across the region; voting goes through April 7.
UMW’s Kahn named national coach of the year
His Eagles will face Emory University in the Division III national championship game on Sunday, in Indianapolis.
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services hosts record-breaking third annual Community Connections Expo
A total of 81 organizations united to connect community members with vital resources.
Still soaring: NFL’s Falcons hire Fredericksburg native Scott as assistant general manager
Scott was previously the vice president of football operations for the Philadelphia Eagles.
BREAKING: Second body found in Caroline following search of pond
Investigators believe the two cases are connected and the incidents are not random.
Suspect arrested in sexual assault cases along city trails
Stafford County man charged with three counts of sexual battery.
Bloomia launches Tulip Festival in King George
Flower farm opens up fields of flowers for visitors to enjoy.
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