Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
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Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
Major developments are in the works in the county, but supervisors request extra time to carefully consider them.
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
Jonathan Mark Corey, 32, is 5-foot-10, 170 pounds with tattoos of lions on his chest, a spider web on his shoulder and a skull and ship on his arm.
Revamped mural on Sophia Street honoring the late artist, educator and humanitarian was unveiled Saturday morning.
Dr. Bridgette Williams and Del. Josh Cole are collaborating to create a license plate inclusive of widowed military, police and firefighter spouses.
Newly purchased building will be used for early voting, pending approval from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
Three school divisions in the Fredericksburg region have already developed policies, while Caroline and Spotsylvania counties are exploring the issue as well.
Berkley spent 24 years directing varsity basketball programs in the region, notably at FCS and Massaponax.
The Philadelphia Eagles promoted the James Monroe High School graduate to vice president of football operations last month.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office claims Kenny Carr, 38, was pointing a firearm at his wife when deputy shot him.
Nicole Cole was accused of tripping and slamming a door into the shoulder of fellow board member Lisa Phelps.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
Mitchell comes to Spotsylvania after leading a division with two schools and 625 total students.
Rodney Washington obtained a building permit and paid $6,500 to relocate his trailer to Port Royal but is being denied a zoning permit from the town.
More than 100 vendors, including 30 food trucks, participated in the inaugural event at Spotsylvania Towne Center.
The event will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caroline Community Services Center.
Board also voted to build restrooms at Lowe-Massie Park in Dawn and finalize the fiscal year 2025 school budget.
Cory Garrett, a fifth-generation farmer whose 11 acres will be condemned and subject to eminent domain, insists that the county’s stated intentions don’t hold up.