Area football coaches are gearing up for the upcoming season by holding summer conditioning sessions.
Let’s go camping: New and veteran football coaches find purpose in summer workouts
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Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave developing this weekend, with the worst next week.
Judge facing bribery charge allegedly sought pay raises for court staff
Judge Richard T. McGrath allegedly threatened to start dismissing traffic tickets if Spotsylvania County officials did not support raises for court staff.
State Sen. Tara Durant announces her intention to run for Congress
If she gets the GOP nomination, she could face Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman.
With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
The election’s razor-thin margins set the stage for a possible recount.
Garcia, Hayes state their positions on key issues in battle for Spotsylvania board of supervisors seat
The Colorado native is competing with incumbent Lori Hayes in the Lee Hill District.
Jones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In the crowded six-way Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, no winner had emerged by late Tuesday night.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Gaila Sims at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
In this episode, Gaila looks back on her time at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and looks ahead to her new book.
Matt Kelly running for Fredericksburg Ward 3 City Council seat
Longtime resident, former City Councilor will face Susanna Finn in November’s election.
‘Option C’ for new Rappahannock River crossing gets regional endorsement
The road would generally run from Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford County, cross the river west of the quarry and connect with Gordon Shelton Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
Fort Walker prepping to revert back to A.P. Hill, but with a twist
Caroline County installation will not be named to honor Confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill, but rather for three Union heroes.
On the Agenda, June 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium ‘all about community and collaboration’
Fifth-annual event celebrating emancipation drew a big crowd, diverse group of community organizations.
BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
Fleet feet: Fredericksburg-area track and field athletes bring home state gold
Relay teams at Courtland, Colonial Forge and James Monroe captured state championships last weekend while multiple athletes earned individual titles as well.
What to know ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Lt. Gov., AG
Six candidates are the ballot for lieutenant governor, and two others will face off for the party’s nod for Virginia attorney general.
Fredericksburg participates in worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Several hundred people attended Fredericksburg’s ‘No Kings’ protest on June 14.
Bears down: Riverbend baseball team’s run ends in state semifinals
The Riverbend, Caroline and Mountain View softball teams also came up short in the state tournament this week.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
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