It will be shut down to through traffic at the railroad crossing between the Mattaponi River bridge and Roy Brooks Lane.
VDOT: Railroad maintenance to close Paige Road in Caroline County
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Brace for a windy and warm weekend, ending with storms.
MWHC, RAHD release draft of 2025 Community Health Assessment
Affordable housing, behavioral health and access to providers are among the top issues affecting health across the Fredericksburg area.
‘Business as usual’ as JM girls attempt to complete perfect season
Jackets aiming for the program’s first girls basketball state championship as they take on Lord Botetourt in the Class 3 state championship game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Spotsylvania finance staff provides ‘depressing’ forecast of potential federal cuts
Board of supervisors voted 5-2 to approve County Administrator Ed Petrovich’s proposed budget and real estate tax rate.
Arena lights to Friday nights: Dawes brings pro experience to Chancellor
Former Culpeper standout inherits a Chargers program that has won just five games in the past three seasons.
Caroline School Board presents $2.2 million budget shortfall to supervisors
In other business, the supervisors voted to enter a Rural Transportation Advisory Committee with King George County.
Cinderella Eagles look to continue improbable run in Sweet 16
UMW will face No. 8 Emory (Ga.) University Friday at 4:45 p.m. at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
City manager’s recommended budget includes 3-cent real estate tax increase
Budget calls for a general fund balance of $136.75 million, a 6.9% increase from the adopted FY 2025 budget.
Lawyer: Data center campus better for south Stafford than more houses
The Blaisdell project would put about 1.5 million square feet of buildings on 181 acres south of U.S. 17, north of the Rappahannock River and east of Interstate 95.
Ranalli, other fired workers park themselves in front of Capitol to promote legislation
The Protect Our Probationary Employees Act would guarantee that federal employees who are separated from service will not have to restart their probationary period if reinstated.
‘A whole mess’: Jackson navigates Spotsylvania School Board meeting without a quorum
Vice Chair Belen Rodas rushed to meeting from airport to give the board the required four present members.
Right lane of Falmouth Bridge to reopen Friday following emergency repairs
The $1.1 million work was result of a recent inspection that found rapid deterioration among structural steel elements supporting the bridge.
Groups to hold meeting with CSX regarding relocated split-rail device
At 6 p.m. on March 20, CSX representatives will speak at a meeting organized by Del. Joshua Cole (D-Fredericksburg) at the Mayfield Community Center.
Getting in the swing: Virginia Credit Union Stadium to host first college baseball game
Virginia and Maryland will battle Tuesday evening in a nonconference contest in Fredericksburg.
Jackets clip Grafton, advance to state championship game for first time in 23 years
James Monroe will play for the Class 3 state championship next Saturday at 11 a.m. against Lord Botetourt at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Business leaders: Make sure work continues at Dahlgren
They want to make sure defense reform doesn’t cost jobs at ‘highly technical’ King George County facility.
Frustrations muffled no longer: New law would allow automated enforcement of vehicle noise in Fredericksburg
HB 2550 would create a pilot program in Planning Districts 8 and 16, under which violators would be issued a traffic summons not exceeding $100.
Quite a catch: Moss’ appearance at Legend’s Grille to benefit Spotsylvania Special Games
Former NFL star wide receiver will sign autographs and take photos with fans from 1-2 p.m. at Legend’s Grille in Spotsylvania for a good cause.
Arrest made in Spotsylvania double murder
The brother of the female victim is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
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