FAHASS concerned some will fall ‘through the cracks’ amid funding cut, layoffs
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services recently laid off 25% of its employees after losing half of a $1.7 million federal grant.
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‘Staring into the abyss’: Fredericksburg officials pledge to fund schools despite challenges
City’s appropriation plan could lead to $3 million less in operating funds, at least initially.
Stafford County supervisors take a shine to Hartwood solar farm
Board also discussed data centers, school funding, tax relief and county employee benefits.
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‘Embrace Your Pride’ during event at Riverfront Park on Saturday
Pride march through downtown begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by festival.
Amtrak train hits vehicle in Caroline County
No injuries reported; driver escaped before impact.
Always Flavored offers a saucy option for downtown diners
Always Flavored reopened its doors at its downtown Fredericksburg location on June 21.
Johnston to step down as Fredericksburg’s Director of Planning and Building
Johnston, who’s served in that role for the past 11 years, will retire effective Oct. 1.
Rappahannock Area Health District to offer free, walk-in HIV testing
Walk-in hours are 1-3:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Fredericksburg Health Department (608 Jackson St.). No appointments are required.
Stafford School Board selects superintendent search firm
JG Consulting to host community engagement events later this summer.
Maryland man killed in Caroline crash
Marks the second fatal crash in Caroline in less than a week in which the victim wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.
Spotsylvania School Board nixes drug testing; encourages unlicensed teachers to help with shortage
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
Fredericksburg postal workers aim to stamp out support for tentative agreement
Workers held informational picket held in opposition to a tentative agreement reached last week between the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and USPS.
UMW, George Mason renew agreement for dual enrollment
During their senior year, UMW students can enroll in a master’s program at George Mason’s College of Engineering and Computing.
Virginia considering future building code updates affecting infill development
Advisory group discussing whether to allow certain multi-unit buildings over three stories to only need one stairwell instead of several.
Fredericksburg Area Museum to hold Black Arts Festival at Riverfront Park
Held on and off in Fredericksburg for the last 49 years, this year’s event will be held Nov. 2 from noon-7 p.m. at Riverfront Park.
Press Rewind, Oct. 20-26
Jeremiah Community takes a step forward, and a rift arises over conservation districts in Fredericksburg highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Fredericksburg City school board adopts revised budget
Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget totals $59,129,452, with a Special Revenue (Grants) budget of $11,045,852 and a Capital Improvements Budget in the amount of $1,250,000.
Stafford County crime report, June 19-24
One-star review: Cars egged at Amazon warehouse.
VRE to eliminate youth fares, slightly increase cost for adult riders
Changes go into effect July 1.
Fredericksburg city crime report, June 20-25
Console caper at GameStop; apartment vandal hits rock bottom.
Lights, camera, infraction: Automated school zone speed enforcement coming to Fredericksburg
Devices in zones outside Hugh Mercer Elementary and James Monroe High School could be operational before end of the year and generate $900,000 in annual revenue for city.
Spotsylvania hires Colonial Beach’s Mitchell as next superintendent
Mitchell comes to Spotsylvania after leading a division with two schools and 625 total students.
Spotsylvania man, 22, killed in Caroline crash
The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, according to Virginia State Police.
‘A crushing feeling’: Bowling Green mobile home park residents met with more issues in Port Royal
Rodney Washington obtained a building permit and paid $6,500 to relocate his trailer to Port Royal but is being denied a zoning permit from the town.
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LISTEN: Flu shots available around the region
Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Area Health District says it takes about two weeks after your flu shot for it to take full effect.
Simply Angels collecting hurricane relief items Thursday on Cool Springs Road in Stafford
Simply Angels says items collected on Thursday will head towards the border of Virginia and Tennessee in a hard hit area that has somewhat been forgotten about because of location.
WATCH: New book on ghosts in the area–Haunted Fredericksburg
Michelle Hamilton says she’s seen (and heard) the paranormal at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street.
All-terrain wheelchairs at Manassas Battlefield Park
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Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s Powering Community Golf Tournament raises $7,000 for Ledwith Lewis Free Clinic
Officials say the clinic will be able to use the $7,000 to deliver nearly $200,000 in medical assistance to those in the region.
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