Several hundred people attended Fredericksburg’s ‘No Kings’ protest on June 14.
Fredericksburg participates in worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest
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Bears down: Riverbend baseball team’s run ends in state semifinals
The Riverbend, Caroline and Mountain View softball teams also came up short in the state tournament this week.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
Ye of ‘little faith:’ Caroline supervisor casts doubt on his board’s promise to build new school
Board voted 4-1 to agree to an MOU with the school board to renovate two elementary schools and allow trailers at one of them, but a new school wasn’t mentioned in the draft.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Humid weekend with showers, storms.
BREAKING: Moss Free Clinic to close immediately
Clinic has served region’s uninsured and indigent patients since 1993.
Localities ‘C’ a way forward for river crossing ahead of FAMPO meeting
Fredericksburg and Stafford each support Option C, while Spotsylvania is seeking a hybrid plan that would greater benefit its residents.
Stafford school division participates in Summer Food Service Program
Meals will be offered to all children without charge at several sites throughout county.
‘I don’t care if you’re wearing pajama bottoms:’ Spotsylvania School Board revises dress code
The board voted 5-2 to remove halters, tank or tube tops, bare midriffs/crop tops as inappropriate clothing for students.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Developers see ‘huge win’ for their proposed White Oak campground
Opponents, however, are not giving up their fight.
CCBC devoted to ‘building something better’ for Black Virginians
New nonprofit will engage in legislative advocacy in housing, health care.
Diamond Baseball Holdings to purchase Fredericksburg Nationals from Silber family
Seth Silber will remain team president, minority owner following sale.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
Braswell announces candidacy for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.
On the Agenda, June 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Feeling of euphoria’: Caroline softball team enjoying historic run to states
Riverbend, Mountain View and King George softball; Riverbend baseball; and Spotsylvania boys soccer also gear up for the Virginia High School League state tournament this week.
Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.
A combination of relics unearthed as Caroline schools remove lockers
Fredericksburg area school officials are pondering the continued necessity of lockers as the nature of schooling shifts.
Virginia Democrats: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ shouldn’t be a SNAP decision
Legislators warn of impacts to local families, food banks if assistance is cut.
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