HJ 2, which would automatically restore felons’ right to vote, passed the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections on a party line vote Wednesday.
Stafford Hospital gets top mark for patient safety, Mary Washington Hospital improves on previous ranking
Mary Washington Hospital and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center received “C” grades.
Press Rewind, Nov. 10-16
What’s new: Data centers and more drama among members of the Spotsylvania County School Board.
Eagles avenge earlier loss to Stafford, advance in Region 6B playoffs
North Stafford, Massaponax and King George also advance in postseason play.
Fredericksburg’s Lafayette Bicentennial to culminate with full weekend of events
Commemoration of Frenchman’s ballyhooed visit started back in March.
Cool on industrial use: Caroline lowers Rappahannock River withdrawal request
County now seeks a maximum withdrawal of 9 million gallons a day from the river instead of 13.9 million.
‘This stuff affects people’s lives’: Cole suing fellow board members after ‘fictitious’ assault charge
Lisa Phelps declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing a lack of information. April Gillespie stands by testimony that supported Phelps’ assault charge against Cole.
‘Creating a talking culture’: FCPS superintendent roundtable discusses mental health
Panel discussions touched on mental health trends, resources available to students.
Spotsylvania and Caroline supervisors approve joint resolution for Mattameade Tech Campus
Per agreement, Caroline will receive $57.5% of the revenue associated with the project, and Spotsylvania will bring in the remaining $42.5%.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meterologist Sean Sublette
Sublette: expect a dry and cool weekend after Friday morning rain ends.
Stafford announces another public hearing on redistricting
School board approves calendar changes, new specialty center at Colonial Forge High School.
Fredericksburg-area schools earn Virginia Purple Star awards
King George and Stafford County public schools also earned honors at the division level.
Fredericksburg City Council hails data centers as ‘generational’ opportunity
After passing resolution on data centers, the body then went into closed session to discuss a development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Supervisor Vanuch: Let’s help bring a bowling alley, a movie theater to Stafford
Joint meeting between supervisors, EDA sparks conversation about which businesses to attract.
Spotsylvania school officials: racist threats will not be tolerated
Division emailed parents and guardians Tuesday evening informing them of threatening messages being sent to Black students.
All aboard the democracy train, er, trolley
UMW Votes program offered free transportation to students on Election Day.
Local independent film to be released Friday
A local screening of ‘Written by Mike’ will be held 8 p.m. Saturday at Red Dragon Brewery following the release.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Veterans Day procession and commemoration
The City of Fredericksburg held a procession Monday morning that culminated with a ceremony at the war memorial near Barton and George Streets.
Column: ‘Cookie’ served country, family well by pursuing military career
On Veterans Day, Jamar Billingsley reflects on the reverberations of his aunt’s choice to join the Marine Corps.
Stuart’s mission to restrict data centers impacting Caroline water project
State senator said he would support drinking water for Bowling Green residents, but is not in support of the plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock River for business growth.