Walker-Grant Middle School receives $5,000 grant for library
Award will go toward refreshing library’s collection of books, graphic novels and other titles.
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Torpedo bats are launching baseballs with abandon. Could your FredNats get in on the power surge?
Manager, players foresee novel lumber trickling down to Single-A level.
Stafford County adds 128 acres from two farms to PDR portfolio
The properties are located in the George Washington and Hartwood districts.
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Photo gallery: FXBG Pride March and Festival
A large crowd took to the streets of downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday for a march, followed by a festival in Riverfront Park.
Who is Matt Brooks? Fredericksburg resident to appear on Jeopardy!
Monday’s episode, which airs at 7:30 p.m. on WJLA-7, marks the culmination of a 20-year trivial pursuit.
New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Youngkin to reestablish maternal health data task force, after vetoing bill that would have done so
Task force seeks to collect maternal health data that can inform future policy.
A ‘force’ against bigotry: Fredericksburg Police Department deploys new LGBTQ+ liaison team
Officers Cash, Hellmuth, and Smith to serve as a resource, point of contact for LGBTQ+ community.
Residents deliver sticking points at first Comprehensive Plan community conversation
Fredericksburg officials will hold events throughout the year to solicit input on first new Comprehensive Plan since 2015.
‘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.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
No freeze, little rain on the horizon.
King George officials contend they’re ‘giving the voters a say’ on adding new school
A bond referendum on the ballot in King George asks if residents support building a new $57 million preK-5 elementary school.
Press pause: DEQ suspends permit process for Caroline County’s Rappahannock River withdrawal
Department of Environmental Quality officials request additional information before moving forward with the permit process.
Supreme Court’s conservative justices allow Virginia to resume purge of voter registrations
Appeal to high court was launched after a federal judge found that the state illegally purged more than 1,600 voter registrations in the past two months.
Housing summit tackles challenges of low supply, high costs
A panel from Henrico County shared ways to address affordable housing shortages.
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 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.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Women’s Colloquium coming to UMW on November 7th
Kimberly Young and Beth Williams talk about the 30th annual event on November 7th and the monthly coffee talks.
Stop the Bleed training for some Spotsy students
The Spotsylvania Career & Tech Center partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to provide “Stop the Bleed” training to all Medical Assisting II and DE Health Care Technician students.
WATCH: Ribbons at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street
Every October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can place a pink ribbon on the fence in front of the Mary Washington House on Charles Street in Fredericksburg.
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.
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