Stafford County school backers urge supervisors to approve full education funding proposal
Legal Aid Works and the Brisben Center homeless shelter also pushed for funding at a public hearing Tuesday night.
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Kalahari partnering with regional Juneteenth celebration for its first large hiring event
Event will take place June 13 at North Stafford High School.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
UMW’s Robinson announces plans to enter transfer portal
Sophomore led national champion Eagles in scoring, assists and rebounds.
COLUMN: UMW championship was enough to make a sick man well
It was easy to feel good after Sunday’s game.
PHOTOS: Game action from UMW’s victory over Emory in the DIII national championship game
Sights and scenes from the on-court action at Indianapolis’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse
PHOTOS: UMW celebrates after winning Division III national championship
Sights and scenes from the aftermath of the Eagles’ historic victory on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Mitchell’s putback lifts UMW to first national championship in program history
Kye Robinson led UMW with 27 points and was named the tournament’s most outstanding player.
Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’
Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
Kalahari partnering with regional Juneteenth celebration for its first large hiring event
Event will take place June 13 at North Stafford High School.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
UMW’s Robinson announces plans to enter transfer portal
Sophomore led national champion Eagles in scoring, assists and rebounds.
COLUMN: UMW championship was enough to make a sick man well
It was easy to feel good after Sunday’s game.
PHOTOS: Game action from UMW’s victory over Emory in the DIII national championship game
Sights and scenes from the on-court action at Indianapolis’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Final: UMW 75, Emory 73
UMW Eagles pull out buzzer beater to win over Emory in D-III national championship. More coverage to follow.
On the Agenda, April 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
March was truly madness for UMW’s Robinson, family
UMW’s Kye Robinson and his brother, Kullen, who plays at Hood College, both saw their teams make the NCAA tournament.
Press Rewind: March 30-April 4
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Eagles hoping to get last laugh in Indianapolis
UMW (29-3) faces Emory University at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Division III national championship game.
‘The most remarkable thing that’s ever happened here:’ Former UMW coach, alumni ‘over the moon’ with title run
Eagles will face Emory University on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. for a chance at becoming the second program in school history to win a national championship.
FredNats break loose after Bagwell exits to earn Opening Night win
FredNats were hitless for six innings before erupting late to earn the comeback victory.
Downtown Fredericksburg advances to championship in Best Main Street in the South contest
Competition highlights standout downtown districts across the region; voting goes through April 7.
Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’
Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Spring plant sale begins at Rappahannock Adult Activities Friday
Rappahannock Adult Activities kicks off its annual Spring Plant Sale Friday at 10 a.m. at its Kings Highway location in Stafford.
WATCH: Inspired since childhood, Betsy Mason now leads Fredericksburg Police
Betsy Mason has officially been sworn in as Police Chief in the City of Fredericksburg.
Area road work this week
Many highway work zones will be suspended through noon Tuesday, April 7, for the Easter holiday.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Triad Expo connects seniors with safety resources at JM
The Triad Expo at James Monroe High School brought together law enforcement, community groups, and service organizations from across the region to connect with senior residents.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.