American Rivers report cites declining groundwater, population and development growth as issues affecting river.
Rappahannock named to list of America’s most endangered rivers
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Summit attempts to get to ‘root cause’ of teen violence in the Fredericksburg area
Event took place six days after a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County left three teenagers dead and three others wounded.
Mitchell to Spotsylvania parents: ‘Hold yourself accountable’ after gun incidents
Superintendent addressed last week’s gun discharge at Lee Hill Elementary School and a shooting involving current and former Spotsylvania students that happened the following day.
In Year 2, Fredericksburg Film Festival aims to project ‘that local filmmaker vibe’
Festival, which runs April 16-20, includes screening of more than 40 films along with panels, mixers and workshops.
King George Planning Commission defers action on 356-acre data center project
Project is expected to generate nearly $19 million in annual tax revenue and more than $560 million over 30 years.
Vindman introduces bill to require cellphone-free classrooms
The issue is a bipartisan one, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last year calling for phone-free education in Virginia.
Little’s impact with Tree Fredericksburg rooted in community support
Tree Fredericksburg founder was honored Thursday during city’s 37th annual Arbor Day celebration.
‘I hope we have more of that’: Spotsylvania School Board and supervisors share amicable dialogue
Supervisors approved an $840.6 million Capital Improvement Plan over the next five years with $228.4 million going to the school division.
Meeting on $12.5 million North Stafford road project to be held Monday
The project aims to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane, and construction will begin later this month.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Fast forecast Expect a chilly and wet weekend start, but a sunny finish. Several rounds of rain Friday Breezy and chilly Saturday Sunny and milder Sunday Rain comes during most of Friday to the Fredericksburg region,...
‘Fear mongering’ or raising awareness: Caroline supervisor, superintendent spar over school concerns
School division’s specific plans to ease overcrowding at two elementary schools meet resistance from board of supervisors.
Stafford superintendent: Schools have strengths but need to improve
Board member Halstead makes early exit from meeting after defending comments at recent joint work session.
Police: Resident involved in Olde Greenwich shooting won’t be charged
Resident heard “rapid gunfire,” retrieved his weapon and shot one of the suspected shooters.
Riverside offers free show to educators, first responders
Local teachers and emergency personnel can see Jesus Christ Superstar for free Friday night.
Four arrested in connection with Spotsylvania triple homicide
Sheriffs: Shooting stemmed from illegal gun sale, robbery.
GALLERY: FredNats walk it off on opening day
Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Nationals’ 9-8 victory on opening night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Two survive small-plane crash in Spotsylvania County
Both passengers were taken to Mary Washington Hospital with minor injuries.
I-95 southbound off-ramp closed Thursday night at Exit 126 for paving
The ramp will close from 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for paving; alternate exits are 130 or 118.
Updated: ‘All suspects are in custody’ after mass shooting in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City public schools are both operating on two-hour delays.
In the zone: FCPS approves elementary school redistricting map
Board debates proposed elementary school behavioral intervention classroom.
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