The Fredericksburg native, centenarian and World War II veteran is a member of ever-shrinking fraternity.
Justin Carter Jr. spent two years at war; the other 98 have been downright pacific
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Rappahannock Area Health District recognizes medical reserve corps during national volunteer week
Virginia has 25 local MRC units with more than 22,000 volunteers who assist with public health needs.
Grafton Village principal named to inaugural Virginia Principals of Distinction class
Michael Sidebotham was recognized for sustained leadership and lasting impact on students.
Ralph Bunche Alumni Association requests extension of MOU with King George County
Supervisors also voted to increase the meals tax in the county from 4% to 6%.
Schools, community agencies dominate city budget hearing
Speakers advocate for more school funding, particularly for special education, where the division lags behind.
Caroline County Public Schools hosting Region III job fair on Saturday morning
The event will feature sessions on how to become a licensed teacher.
Congressional redistricting is narrowly approved statewide
In the Fredericksburg area, though, the “yes” side, which supported the redistricting, prevailed only in the city.
Virginia voters back redistricting amendment after months of legal and political battles
Measure passed by a vote of 50.7-49.3%Â out of 2.5 million ballots cast, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Two cases of measles confirmed in Stafford County
The Virginia Department of Health is working to identify those who are at risk.
Fredericksburg region business figures weigh in on state minimum wage bill
Bill could improve regional economy, put strain on small businesses.
Local school closures, changes due to Tuesday’s referendum
Some school divisions closing, others to remain open during redistricting vote.
FredNats’ Cabrera named Carolina League player of the week
Outfielder posted .500 average, hit two home runs during between April 13-19.
Questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum
If approved, the standalone referendum would allow for partisan redistricting in Virginia.
On the Agenda, April 20-24
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards 2026 President’s Woman of the Year
Anita Crossfield named club’s woman of the year.
‘A major milestone for the city:’ Elated Eagles riding high after national championship run
UMW celebrated with a 45-minute trolley ride Saturday before hearing from Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine and other program stakeholders.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg celebrates UMW hoops national championship
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney rode along with the team as city turned out in celebration.
Stafford County supervisors still weighing real-estate tax rate options
County administrator: It will be a few years before data center tax revenue is a game-changer.
Press Rewind: April 13-18
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
From San Salvador to Stafford, Jorge Mendez known as ‘a fervent gatherer of people’
Mendez, the co-director of Virginia Organizing, is a recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award for his lifetime of work in advocacy.
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