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Updated: ‘All suspects are in custody’ after mass shooting in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City public schools are both operating on two-hour delays.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
‘Like a father figure’: At Massaponax, Ludden enhanced his players’ options
Ludden, 65, quietly announced his retirement recently, after a stellar 40-year career that included 207 victories in 26 seasons at Massaponax.Â
Free Press exclusive: an interview with Spotsylvania School Board Chair Lorita Daniels
Daniels, who is in her fifth year on the board, discussed her diverse background and how it prepared her to take the reins of an embattled decision-making body that is looking to recover from two years of local, state and national scrutiny.
Warning of home rental scam in Caroline
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a growing rental scam targeting people searching for homes in the Lake Caroline and Ruther Glen areas.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Comic Con 2026
Annual event draws crowds to browse booths, show off cosplay creations and meet special guests from the world of comics and video games.
Updated: ‘All suspects are in custody’ after mass shooting in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City public schools are both operating on two-hour delays.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
‘Like a father figure’: At Massaponax, Ludden enhanced his players’ options
Ludden, 65, quietly announced his retirement recently, after a stellar 40-year career that included 207 victories in 26 seasons at Massaponax.Â
Free Press exclusive: an interview with Spotsylvania School Board Chair Lorita Daniels
Daniels, who is in her fifth year on the board, discussed her diverse background and how it prepared her to take the reins of an embattled decision-making body that is looking to recover from two years of local, state and national scrutiny.
Press Rewind: July 6-11
Here’s what you may have missed recently, curated by Free Press staff.
Virginia climbs to third spot in CNBC ‘Top States for Business’ rankings
Gov. Spanberger touts legislative agenda and workforce development measures, along with years-long infrastructure projects as contributing factors.
A year after mass shooting, some Olde Greenwich residents ‘barely come outside’
A group of community leaders aims to build a playground near the site of the April 2025 incident, which left three teens dead.
GOP trio from Fairfax County vying for chance to unseat U.S. Sen. Mark Warner
Early voting for the Aug. 4 Republican U.S. Senate primary is underway. The last day to vote early in person is Aug. 1.
Woman’s remains identified in Caroline; death connected to March homicide investigation
Four are facing charges in the death of Helen Marie Pullen Banks, 56, of Culpeper County.
David B. Kelley
David B. Kelley, 71, passed away on July 3, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a lifetime defined by grit, determination, humor, and an unmatched ability to make things happen. After decades of...
Creative differences: City Planning Commission recommends Small Area 8 plan
Business owners express consternation over rezoning; commission offers assurances that existing uses along Airport Avenue can continue.
Stafford supervisors vote to keep back $2.4 million from School Board’s budget
School Board’s amended budget would have returned just $1.3 million to the county.
Spanberger appoints Caroline’s Young to commission on school construction and modernization
Young also represents the Reedy Church District on the Caroline Planning Commission.
‘An incredible amount to celebrate here’: FCPS touts SOL gains
Students at James Monroe High School and Hugh Mercer Elementary School improved in all test subjects.
Grave concerns: Stafford supervisors defer data center project on property with historic cemetery
They also voted to start the process for a voter referendum for a sales tax for school construction.
WATCH: Artist puts final brushstroke on Goolrick’s mural
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris has put the finishing touches on his newest downtown mural on the Sophia Street side of Goolrick’s.
New fund serves to help city recruit and retain teachers, first responders
The ‘Serve and Stay’ fund, established through the Fredericksburg EDA, will help with housing costs for qualified city employees.
Court battles leave Virginia’s new assault weapons ban in legal limbo
Attorney General Jay Jones vows to defend new law as state and federal court challenges, along with competing injunctions, cloud enforcement across the commonwealth.
‘The Knoxville Project’ translates one family’s Civil War journey into music
Angela Easterling will sing songs from the new album at Music on the Steps Monday, July 13.
COLUMN: Is it time for the return of video rental stores?
Bring back physical media, columnist writes.
King George Sheriff Giles retiring at the end of the year
Giles is requesting the King George Circuit Court appoints Maj. Patrick Weston to serve out the last year of his term.
State Route 207 bridge in Caroline reopens after $11.7 million project
The project replaced the concrete deck, bridge railing, and bridge girders.
Very loud weapons testing scheduled at Dahlgren
Residents near Naval Support Facility Dahlgren may hear very loud noise Wednesday as the base conducts range testing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
‘A planning failure’: City school board approves new start times despite widespread concerns
In other business, the board voted to ratify results of an audit concerning board travel expenditures in FY 2025.
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