Flags at half-staff in memory of former first lady Roxanne Gilmore.
Flags half-staff around Virginia on Friday
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EDA may soon be empowered to pursue feasibility study for data center
The study, which would take four to six months to complete, requires a $200,000 upfront payment to Dominion.
Spanberger visits derailment site, Mayfield railyard
Congresswoman, city officials discuss next steps with CSX and give update on tanker cars in Mayfield.
Fredericksburg community mourns ‘Mayor for Life’ Davies
The Rev. Lawrence A. Davies, who died Monday morning, was Fredericksburg’s first Black city councilman and mayor.
‘A crisis in our downtown’: Street outreach position met with skepticism by EDA
Position would serve as a conduit between business owners, the unhoused and the services they require.
Caroline moves forward with eminent domain to acquire farmer’s land
Despite a notice from the Virginia Outdoor Foundation regarding a conservation easement on the property, the county recently secured a petition for condemnation.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends denial of Sheetz at Powell’s Furniture location
Linda Powell said her family has no intentions of selling the property or closing the longtime area business that Sheetz plans to demolish.
Developer eyes data center campus on 83.5 acres near Cowan Boulevard
Southern-Maryland based Penzance submitted a pre-application to the City of Fredericksburg’s Technical Review Committee.
Seizure aimed to provide a stable environment for Stafford County horses
Owner Caroline O’Neill pleaded no contest to animal cruelty charges in December related to her care of approximately 25 horses that were ultimately seized by Stafford Animal Control.
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
Eligible products include qualifying ENERGY STAR™ or WaterSense™ products purchased for non-commercial home or personal use – $2,500 or less per item.
‘Commonwealth Conversation’ yields mixed signals on phone use in schools
Several local superintendents, administrators and school board members attended Tuesday’s talk, which was hosted by the state Department of Education.
The Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is next weekend
During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.
Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
NoVA congresswoman makes history as first member to to use AI voice on House floor
Jennifer Wexton was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that impacted her ability to speak.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
Overwhelmed by public hearings, Caroline supervisors adjust schedule
Major developments are in the works in the county, but supervisors request extra time to carefully consider them.
What Fredericksburg-area pols, organizers are saying about Biden’s exit from race
The Free Press compiled statements issued by Fredericksburg-area politicians at the state and federal levels in reaction to Biden bowing out of the presidential race.
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign
Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee.
Referendum on funding for new elementary school will appear on ballot in King George
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
