The transaction, which will add the operations of WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing station cluster, is expected to close later this year.
Centennial Broadcasting to acquire WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM in Fredericksburg
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The ‘write’ stuff: Essay contest to determine next owner of historic downtown home
Contest operators Paula and Robert Welsh plan to donate significant portion of ticket sales to two local charities.
Trial date set for local judge accused of bribing a public official
Richard T. McGrath appeared in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, and his trial has been set for April 21, 2026.
Spotsylvania County middle school CTE teachers feted at the state level
The school board recognized Christine Culberson of Battlefield Middle School and Edie Brooks of Post Oak Middle for their achievements during a meeting Monday night.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of 2.2 million square foot data center campus
Hunters Ridge South will be located at the southern end of Cosner Drive if approved by the board of supervisors.
2025 Voter Guide: Spotsylvania County
Three board of supervisors races and three school board seats are on the ballot in Spotsylvania this election cycle.
On the Agenda, Aug. 11-15
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Spotsylvania Commonwealth’s Attorney: Hate crime charges ‘remain on the table’ in Partlow Road incident
Community, faith leaders seeking answers, additional information about July 20 incident off Partlow Road in Spotsylvania County.
WATCH: FailSafe-ERA leads regional call to action, sounding the alarm on youth violence
Juanita Shanks leads coalition of local groups who are attempting to address youth gun violence.
Garden State native Darius Mayfield, now planted in Stafford, seeks congressional seat
Transplant is at least the third candidate vying for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 7th District.
Faculty’s passion invigorates Mitchell entering second-year as Spotsylvania schools chief
Superintendent highlighted increase in funding, lower employee turnover and the division’s new strategic plan during convocation to kick off the upcoming school year.
Stafford schools launches Business and IT Center at Colonial Forge
The new specialty center aims to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, analysts and cybersecurity experts.
‘A natural fit’: Rappahannock Area YMCA names Boles new CEO
The Michigan native is currently the principal of Potomac High School in Prince William County.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
A good mid-summer weekend ahead.
‘You invested in a promise’: City cuts ribbon for new Walker-Grant Middle School
Officials held a ribbon cutting for the city’s new middle school, which opens its doors to students on Aug. 18.
FRA president Roberts to retire in April
Longtime Fredericksburg-area business leader who helped lay the groundwork for the data center boom now in the region announced his retirement Wednesday.
2025 Voter Guide: City of Fredericksburg
From statewide races to Ward seats on city council and school board, here’s what will be included on your ballot.
Stafford sheriff’s deputies looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run incident
The person may have been driving a white 2018 or 2019 Audi SUV.
Lee Hill District voters have ‘three distinct options’ in school board race
Rich Lieberman, Gabrielle Sulzbach Pickover and Todd Rump are vying to replace Lisa Phelps on the board.
On the agenda, Aug. 4-8
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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