Heat check: cooler nights are likely gone for the summer.
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Major players: Umbiance set the stage for increased diversity in local performing arts scene
Performances of ’12 Dancing Princesses’ will be held Saturday and Sunday at James Monroe High School at 2:30 p.m.
Making a splash: Ahead of schedule, Kalahari welcomes a beaming Youngkin
Governor held a celebratory beam signing ceremony Wednesday at the construction site, commemorating brisk progress on the $900 million project.
A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.
Judge orders Spotsylvania School Board, former superintendent to negotiate settlement
In another Spotsylvania County Public Schools legal matter, a judge ordered school board member Nicole Cole’s attorney to pay attorney fees for two fellow board members that she is suing.
Cast of thieves: Hawks’ larceny on the bases ends Spotsylvania’s season
Hanover ends the Spotsylvania High School baseball team’s best season since a run to the 2018 Class 3 state title.
City, VDOT pave way for Dixon Park Connector Trail
Construction for the multi-use path, which is fully funded through VDOT’s SMART SCALE, could begin as early as 2028.
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CSX rail maintenance work to close roads in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Motorists should follow posted detours during overnight closures at rail crossings.
Distrust between boards keeping Caroline schools in flux
Supervisors vote to allow school division to install trailers at Bowling Green Elementary but also want to add on to the facility — despite the school board’s concerns.
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Showers continue Friday and Saturday before seasonal temps return.
City police arrest Spotsylvania man accused of 2023 homicide
Antione Fox, 19, of Fredericksburg was killed on June 10, 2023.
Design work approved for third fire station; city puts a bow on budget season
HFFI makes case to city council for pursuit of conservation goals.
River crossing ‘Option C’ gets a passing grade from Stafford supervisors
A new river crossing west of Interstate 95 has been under consideration for more than a year.
Safety project on Old Plank Road in Spotsylvania County begins next week
Road shoulders will be slightly widened on Old Plank between Route 3 and Catharpin Road ahead of resurfacing to reduce crash risk.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve Smith Station Crossing subdivision
Board also voted to remove the five-acre threshold for keeping livestock and the two-acre threshold for crop farming.
Living Legacies opening closes a chapter — and celebrates stories told at last
Exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum opens Friday with evening of revelry, reflection.
At Massaponax, Koch leaves a sound legacy of banding together
The only marching band director in Massaponax High School’s history is retiring after 27 years at the school and 33 in Spotsylvania County.
Caroline’s Promise offering meal deliveries this summer
Nonprofit is partnering with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, to offer home delivery of meals to families from June 1 to Aug. 1.
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