The new schools will open in August 2026.
New Stafford elementary schools will be named Falls Run, Crow’s Nest
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Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
On the Agenda, Sept. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Candidate questionnaire: Joshua Cole
Joshua Cole is a Democrat running for re-election in House of Delegates District 65, which includes Fredericksburg and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.
Candidate questionnaire: Bobby Orrock
Orrock is a Republican running for re-election in the House of Delegates 66th district, which includes parts of Spotsylvania and Caroline counties.
On the Agenda, Sept. 1-5
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Genevieve Yowell
Genevieve "Bea Bea" Iden Yowell, 93, of Stafford County passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Falls Run Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Berryville, Va., on September 17, 1931. Genevieve attended church regularly and enjoyed spending time with her...
Stafford County’s newest high school will be called ‘Hartwood’
The division’s newest high school will welcome students in the fall of 2026.
Sandra Lee Breaux
Sandra (Sannie) Lee Breaux, 67, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 7, 1958, in Portland, Oregon, to Harold and Wanda Harrison. A devoted member of the Seventh-Day Adventist...
On the Agenda, Aug. 25-29
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RACSB purchases Spotsylvania building to serve as ‘Crisis Receiving Center’
Facility will serve as 24-hour ‘safe space’ for people experiencing psychiatric emergencies, starting in spring 2027.
Fredericksburg hires Flippen as assistant city manager for utilities and capital projects
In newly-created role, he’ll oversee wastewater treatment plant expansion, construction of new fire station.
Harrison Road to close overnight in Spotsylvania County on Tuesday
The road will close to through traffic between Gordon and Old Plank roads for two evenings for road-widening construction.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Paul Milde
Paul Milde is a Republican candidate for the House of Delegates 64th District, which includes parts of Stafford County.
On the Agenda, Aug. 18-22
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Free Press candidate questionnaire: Forrest Miller
Forrest Miller is the Democratic candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 63, which includes part of Spotsylvania County.
Susanna Finn full statement
STATEMENT CALLING ON MATT KELLY TO RESIGN HIS CANDIDACY. Since launching my City Council campaign, I have been clear and consistent: I am an Independent and I have actively rejected political party endorsements to maintain election integrity. I made this choice for...
Centennial Broadcasting to acquire WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM in Fredericksburg
The transaction, which will add the operations of WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing station cluster, is expected to close later this year.
PorchFest 2025 encourages dancing in the streets
Annual RappArts day of music comes to Bunker Hill and Charles streets this Saturday.
On the Agenda, Aug. 11-15
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