Much of the area would move from the 7th to the 1st congressional district.
What congressional redistricting might mean for Fredericksburg-area residents
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UPDATED: Jeremiah Community receives $2.9 Million in federal assistance
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured other funding, as did Rep. Eugene Vindman.
Walk out: Spotsylvania County students leave class to protest ICE
Students left class to peacefully protest immigration enforcement actions.
Struggling to keep pace with neighboring salary scales, Caroline schools request additional $3.8M
The request of a 5.8% budget increase leaves the school division seeking an additional $1.8 million in local funds.
UPDATED: Rep. Eugene Vindman announces re-election campaign — but in 1st Congressional District
The Democrat now serves the 7th District, but that could change if political boundaries are redrawn.
Longtime Spotsylvania Commissioner of the Revenue Williams dies at 74
Williams’ tenure as commissioner began in 1996.
Caroline Historical Society seeking students from the 1969-70 school year
A community conversation will be held on May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Caroline Community Services Center, telling the story of when all county schools were integrated.
County administrator’s budget proposal leaves a $5.8M shortfall for Spotsylvania schools
Board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county is a Second Amendment sanctuary.
Spotsylvania School Board members question principal and central office salaries
First-year principals earn more than $19,000 per year than counterparts in Stafford County.
FCPS Superintendent Catlett introduces proposed FY2027 budget
Budget includes 7% pay increase for teachers, 15 new full-time equivalent positions.
Fredericksburg Free Press now accepting legal notices
Once relegated to print-only newspapers, legal notices can now be published by online-only news organizations in Virginia.
Caroline hires Bullock to lead parks and recreation department
Louisa County native replaces Donnell Howard, who recently retired after serving 36 years.
State lawmakers want to lift local caps on housing grants for government employees
Bills could increase grant amounts for first responders, others looking to purchase a home.
On the Agenda, Feb. 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
PHOTOS: The Venerable monks make their way through Fredericksburg
The Walk for Peace leaves the Fredericksburg area on Friday, as the monks head north through Stafford County en route to Washington, D.C.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
‘A sense of peace and tranquility:’ Monks hoping to bring calm as they enter the Fredericksburg area
The venerable monks entered Caroline County on Wednesday for their Walk for Peace. They will cover ground in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and Stafford over the next two days.
PHOTOS: Venerable Monks trek through Caroline, Spotsylvania on the Walk for Peace
The Venerable monks have reached the Fredericksburg region, with an overnight stop planned in Spotsylvania Thursday night.
An ICE detention center in Stafford seems less likely after county supervisors’ comments
Chairman Deuntay Diggs: Locality has received “no application, proposal, permit or formal request” related to a facility.
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