The annual event raised $1.2 million in the previous 38 years.
Fairview Baptist Church Oyster Roast to benefit 2-year-old leukemia patient
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Search warrant: Thornburg shooting victims were asked about Hispanic heritage before they were shot
Men were asked how long they’ve been in the U.S. before they were shot.
City church honors ‘living legends’ in Black history
Former City Councilman and local historian recognized for their efforts.
Dismissal of Riverbend principal Downs upheld at hearing
Downs: The Spotsylvania County School Board will make the final decision on principal’s future at Riverbend within the next 30 days.
Huntley cancels concert, reschedules free show in Fredericksburg
“The Voice” winner said he made the change due to $160 ticket prices.
Caroline man arrested after two men shot in Spotsylvania store parking lot
Spotsylvania Sheriff Harris: shooting of two Hispanic males was an apparent hate crime.
Huntley cancels concert, reschedules free show in Fredericksburg
“The Voice” winner is protesting $160 ticket prices.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve projects, set advertised tax rate
The board also voted on an advertised real estate tax rate of 78 cents per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025.
James Monroe books trip to state semifinals with a well-rounded rout
The Yellow Jackets’ 91-67 victory sets up a trip to Norfolk Friday to take on Lake Taylor with a state championship berth on the line.
Therapist’s service an early victory for Black mental health patients in Fredericksburg
In the early 1970s, Thomas Victory became the first Black staffer at the Rappahannock Guidance Clinic.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors to hold two public hearings on Tuesday
Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road.
James Monroe boys capture first region basketball title in 38 years
James Monroe (21-5) will host the loser of tomorrow’s 3 p.m. contest between Lake Taylor and Booker T. Washington on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
‘Like a father figure’: At Massaponax, Ludden enhanced his players’ options
Ludden, 65, quietly announced his retirement recently, after a stellar 40-year career that included 207 victories in 26 seasons at Massaponax.
Spotsylvania school officials say deferred projects are catching up to the county
Officials: more than $70 million is required to renovate Spotsylvania Middle School; Chancellor Middle and Chancellor High will require $20 million in upgrades.
Massaponax boys, Chancellor girls clinch state tournament bids
Courtland boys, Massaponax girls come up short.
Guarded approach propels James Monroe to first state berth in 12 years
The No. 2 seed Yellow Jackets (21-5) will visit top-seeded Meridian (22-2) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Falls Church for the region championship.
Free Press exclusive: an interview with Spotsylvania School Board Chair Lorita Daniels
Daniels, who is in her fifth year on the board, discussed her diverse background and how it prepared her to take the reins of an embattled decision-making body that is looking to recover from two years of local, state and national scrutiny.
Spotsylvania youth production casts Black history in a new light
The main character in “Footsteps of Freedom” is Harriet Tubman — portrayed by Zion Bennett — one of more than 25 local youths who participated in the production.
Budget proposal leaves Spotsylvania schools with major funding gap
Petrovich also suggested a real estate tax rate of 75 cents per $100 of assessed value, which would leave Spotsylvania with the lowest rate on the Interstate 95 corridor from Fairfax County to Richmond.
Spotsylvania School Board votes to send budget request to Board of Supervisors
The school board will present its budget to the supervisors on Feb. 20. The supervisors will meet on Feb. 27 to set an advertised tax rate.
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