‘I don’t care if you’re wearing pajama bottoms:’ Spotsylvania School Board revises dress code
The board voted 5-2 to remove halters, tank or tube tops, bare midriffs/crop tops as inappropriate clothing for students.
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CCBC devoted to ‘building something better’ for Black Virginians
New nonprofit will engage in legislative advocacy in housing, health care.
Diamond Baseball Holdings to purchase Fredericksburg Nationals from Silber family
Seth Silber will remain team president, minority owner following sale.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
Braswell announces candidacy for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.
On the Agenda, June 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Feeling of euphoria’: Caroline softball team enjoying historic run to states
Riverbend, Mountain View and King George softball; Riverbend baseball; and Spotsylvania boys soccer also gear up for the Virginia High School League state tournament this week.
Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.
A combination of relics unearthed as Caroline schools remove lockers
Fredericksburg area school officials are pondering the continued necessity of lockers as the nature of schooling shifts.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Developers see ‘huge win’ for their proposed White Oak campground
Opponents, however, are not giving up their fight.
CCBC devoted to ‘building something better’ for Black Virginians
New nonprofit will engage in legislative advocacy in housing, health care.
Diamond Baseball Holdings to purchase Fredericksburg Nationals from Silber family
Seth Silber will remain team president, minority owner following sale.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
Braswell announces candidacy for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.
On the Agenda, June 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Feeling of euphoria’: Caroline softball team enjoying historic run to states
Riverbend, Mountain View and King George softball; Riverbend baseball; and Spotsylvania boys soccer also gear up for the Virginia High School League state tournament this week.
Virginia Democrats: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ shouldn’t be a SNAP decision
Legislators warn of impacts to local families, food banks if assistance is cut.
Local judge indicted on charge of bribery of a Spotsylvania County public official
Richard T. McGrath, the Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District of Virginia, was indicted Monday on a Class 4 felony charge of bribery of a public official.
City schools celebrate ‘incredible’ progress in special education
SOL test performance sags at James Monroe High School, ticks up at Walker-Grant Middle School.
Vindman introduces bipartisan bill to support women, infants and children
The Democrat, the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, submitted the bill with Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-Pa.), the committee’s chairman.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat check: cooler nights are likely gone for the summer.
Major players: Umbiance set the stage for increased diversity in local performing arts scene
Performances of ’12 Dancing Princesses’ will be held Saturday and Sunday at James Monroe High School at 2:30 p.m.
Making a splash: Ahead of schedule, Kalahari welcomes a beaming Youngkin
Governor held a celebratory beam signing ceremony Wednesday at the construction site, commemorating brisk progress on the $900 million project.
A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Developers see ‘huge win’ for their proposed White Oak campground
Opponents, however, are not giving up their fight.
News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Art of Aging Expo this Wednesday
Lauren Bruning previews what you’ll find at the Expo–for yourself or family members.
LISTEN: 36th Chamber Music Festival this week
Director Mike Reynolds says talks about the history and excellence of the festival–this year at UMW.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
WATCH: More information for the Johnny Johnson mural
A plaque has been added to the mural on the corner of William and Sophia streets downtown.
WATCH: Stratford Hall–about to play a big part in the VA250 programs
The only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence came from the Westmoreland County home.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.