State officials say The Virginia Flood Risk Information System has undergone a refresh this year.
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Orange County vineyard wins 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Potomac Point Winery in Stafford also recognized.
LISTEN: Crisis grants available through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says the deadline to apply is for crisis grants through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is March 17th.
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.
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.
Statewide tornado drill at 9:45 this morning
Every school, business, workplace, and family is strongly encouraged to register and participate in the drill.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a drive-thru, walk-up, or fresh market distribution.
WATCH: The march toward the beginning of the annual RAAI plant sale continues
Replanting–Rappahannock Adult Activities is beginning to move plants started in a tray to pots.
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.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
We’ll see a break from active weather in Fredericksburg this weekend.
WATCH: Senator Warner hopes local Republicans speak out about possible VA cuts
There are reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs plans a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs.
Culture wars reach warfighters as area military bases ordered to scrub online content
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Walker have until Wednesday to delete or archive all content related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Area legislators achieved mixed results in recent General Assembly session
From voter registration laws and sexual assault prevention to support for incarcerated veterans and dental care for pregnant women, the local state delegation kept busy during the most recent General Assembly session.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Planting and growing at RAAI
Rappahannock Adult Activities getting ready for their annual spring plant sale at 750 Kings Highway.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Big temperature swings this weekend in Fredericksburg.
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