In this episode, Gaila looks back on her time at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and looks ahead to her new book.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Gaila Sims at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
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Matt Kelly running for Fredericksburg Ward 3 City Council seat
Longtime resident, former City Councilor will face Susanna Finn in November’s election.
‘Option C’ for new Rappahannock River crossing gets regional endorsement
The road would generally run from Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford County, cross the river west of the quarry and connect with Gordon Shelton Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
Fort Walker prepping to revert back to A.P. Hill, but with a twist
Caroline County installation will not be named to honor Confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill, but rather for three Union heroes.
On the Agenda, June 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium ‘all about community and collaboration’
Fifth-annual event celebrating emancipation drew a big crowd, diverse group of community organizations.
BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
Fleet feet: Fredericksburg-area track and field athletes bring home state gold
Relay teams at Courtland, Colonial Forge and James Monroe captured state championships last weekend while multiple athletes earned individual titles as well.
What to know ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Lt. Gov., AG
Six candidates are the ballot for lieutenant governor, and two others will face off for the party’s nod for Virginia attorney general.
Fredericksburg participates in worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Several hundred people attended Fredericksburg’s ‘No Kings’ protest on June 14.
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.
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