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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.
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.
WATCH: Caroline Supervisors hear about housing partnerships in the county
Caroline County Schools, Central Virginia Housing and Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County told the Board of Supervisors about ways they are working together to provide housing options to teachers.
LISTEN: Rappahannock River Roundtable holds a Rappahannock River Symposium on October 16th at the Old Silk Mill
Leonina Arismendi says her talk will focus on environmental justice.
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.
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.
A room of one’s own: making space for wellness at Brooke Point
Macy’s and JED Foundation donated furnishing, labor to create a special space for high school students.
King George School Board candidates make their case to fill vacancy
Six candidates applied to fill the vacancy left after Matthew Roles resigned last month.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
‘Biz Beat Banter’ podcast debuting Oct. 16
The “Biz Beat In Depth” podcast will come out monthly and include detailed interviews with local business leaders.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative says bamboo is a power outage risk
REC says once planted, bamboo is difficult to manage or remove.
GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students
At reception, elementary school namesake feted by local leaders, presidential hopeful Harris.
Fredericksburg auto dealer buys land for expansion
The owner of the Volvo and Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Fredericksburg has purchased an adjacent parcel that allows for future growth.
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Fredericksburg’s Central Park
A spicy chicken restaurant with locations across the U.S. is coming to Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center.
‘I truly love this part of fashion’: Event at Publisher a model of success
Fredericksburg Virginia Fashion Week featured over 40 models who graced the runway in front of a crowd of 150.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
From the Philippines to Bowling Green: Caroline takes international approach to address teacher shortage
As part of the Greenheart Exchange, eight teachers from the Philippines and will begin teaching at Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School later this month.
NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing may produce very loud noise this week
Dahlgren officials say testing will take place 8am to 5pm thru Thursday.
PHOTOS: Fall Plants at Rappahannock Adult Activities
Your support helps their work with adults with intellectual disabilities.
Nourishing our sense of community, one story at a time
Introducing the Rappahannock Recipe Roots project, a collaboration between the Free Press, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Likely delays this week on Route 1 at the Falmouth Bridge
Routine bridge inspection will be underway with single lane closure over the Rappahannock River on Monday thru Thursday.
Food Bank distribution this week
No need to bring paperwork or ID.
Press Rewind, Sept. 29-Oct. 5
A tense debate, mixed school accreditation results and a surgical robot highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
High school football roundup: Riverbend wins nail-biter to spoil Mountain View’s homecoming
Stafford wins shootout with Brooke Point to remain undefeated.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
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