Board debates proposed elementary school behavioral intervention classroom.
In the zone: FCPS approves elementary school redistricting map
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Dead vultures at R-Board landfill test positive for Avian Influenza
Specimens were tested by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency; VDH says no human cases in Commonwealth.
Parents of third grader charged in gun incident at Lee Hill Elementary
Ciara Armstead and Terrence Carroll were released on $5,000 unsecured bond. They will be arraigned April 11.
Brenda J. Russ appointed principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Seasoned educator returns to city, where she was a former teacher of the year at JMHS.
Gun discharged in Spotsylvania classroom as 26 students evacuated
No students or staff were injured in the Monday morning incident at Lee Hill Elementary School.
PHOTOS: Carolina League champion FredNats get their rings
Members of the 2024 Carolina League champion Fredericksburg Nationals received their championship rings during a ceremony on Monday at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Stafford County board leaders commit not to cut education funding
Diggs, Allen say they won’t cut ‘a single dime’ from education spending in the next fiscal year.
GALLERY: UMW holds its 35th annual Multicultural Fair
Hundreds turned out for the 35th annual University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair on Saturday afternoon.
Column: I saw some promising signs and people, too
The “Hands Off” mass mobilization drew several hundred to downtown Fredericksburg protesting Elon Musk, Donald Trump and cuts to the federal government.
GALLERY: Hands Off protest in downtown Fredericksburg
Hundreds of protestors assembled for the “Hands Off” democracy event in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
Torpedo bats are launching baseballs with abandon. Could your FredNats get in on the power surge?
Manager, players foresee novel lumber trickling down to Single-A level.
Stafford County adds 128 acres from two farms to PDR portfolio
The properties are located in the George Washington and Hartwood districts.
VDOT: Public comment invited on Route 608 project in Spotsylvania
Take an online survey through April 17, or attend the in-person design public hearing Monday at Brock Road Elementary School.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
No rain expected Saturday, when UMW holds annual multicultural fair.
Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving
Actions set the stage for a potential showdown between Democrats, a GOP governor and a Republican legislative minority.
Stafford County Supervisor Meg Bohmke won’t seek re-election, endorses Michael Catell
Bohmke served on the School Board before joining the supervisors for three terms.
‘Staring into the abyss’: Fredericksburg officials pledge to fund schools despite challenges
City’s appropriation plan could lead to $3 million less in operating funds, at least initially.
Stafford County supervisors take a shine to Hartwood solar farm
Board also discussed data centers, school funding, tax relief and county employee benefits.
Coming off championship, FredNats welcome fresh faces, new manager
Billy McMillon takes over as skipper, preaches ’emphasis on fundamentals.’
Stafford superintendent Smith: Funding from feds, state at issue
Smith, who took division’s top post in December, also addressed DEI policies.
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