River crossing ‘Option C’ gets a passing grade from Stafford supervisors
A new river crossing west of Interstate 95 has been under consideration for more than a year.
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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.
‘We’ve got to stop saying no to everything’: King George supervisor suggests residents must embrace projects — or higher taxes — in future
The board kept the real estate tax rate at 68 cents per $100 of assessed value, but Supervisor David Sullins warns that increases are coming.
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Residents support North Stafford road project but say more needs to be done
Construction will begin later this month on work to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane.
Fredericksburg City Council aims to ‘keep powder dry’ in recommended FY26 budget
Councilors discuss real estate tax rate, funds for partner organizations.
Stafford County supervisors vote to increase real-estate tax rate by 3 cents
The levy is 2 cents less than what County Administrator Bill Ashton proposed last month.
UMW student turns pandemic-era passion project into a business venture
UMW senior Maha Montaz was able to start a jewelry business out of a hobby she started to escape boredom during the pandemic.
Rappahannock named to list of America’s most endangered rivers
American Rivers report cites declining groundwater, population and development growth as issues affecting river.
Summit attempts to get to ‘root cause’ of teen violence in the Fredericksburg area
Event took place six days after a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County left three teenagers dead and three others wounded.
Mitchell to Spotsylvania parents: ‘Hold yourself accountable’ after gun incidents
Superintendent addressed last week’s gun discharge at Lee Hill Elementary School and a shooting involving current and former Spotsylvania students that happened the following day.
In Year 2, Fredericksburg Film Festival aims to project ‘that local filmmaker vibe’
Festival, which runs April 16-20, includes screening of more than 40 films along with panels, mixers and workshops.
Massaponax senior shot and killed after alleged attempted break-in
A juvenile was grazed by a bullet and treated for minor injuries. A third individual was unharmed.
COLUMN: A waffling stance on continental breakfast, but not progeny’s academic appetite
A treatise on hotels, continental breakfast and college.
Heals on wheels: Mobile primary care clinic unveiled at community health forum
The forum, sponsored by the Free Press and Mary Washington Healthcare, discussed the region’s health needs and new programs.
Back on track: UMW’s Deane returns to form after illness sidelined her for three years
James Monroe graduate was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis, which held her down until she tried a new therapy last year.
Lacey, a ‘steady hand’ for Fredericksburg City Council retiring after 33 years
Lacey is the first Black woman to serve in this role in Fredericksburg’s history; city accepting applications.
King George Planning Commission defers action on 356-acre data center project
Project is expected to generate nearly $19 million in annual tax revenue and more than $560 million over 30 years.
Vindman introduces bill to require cellphone-free classrooms
The issue is a bipartisan one, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last year calling for phone-free education in Virginia.
Little’s impact with Tree Fredericksburg rooted in community support
Tree Fredericksburg founder was honored Thursday during city’s 37th annual Arbor Day celebration.
‘I hope we have more of that’: Spotsylvania School Board and supervisors share amicable dialogue
Supervisors approved an $840.6 million Capital Improvement Plan over the next five years with $228.4 million going to the school division.
Meeting on $12.5 million North Stafford road project to be held Monday
The project aims to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane, and construction will begin later this month.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Fast forecast Expect a chilly and wet weekend start, but a sunny finish. Several rounds of rain Friday Breezy and chilly Saturday Sunny and milder Sunday Rain comes during most of Friday to the Fredericksburg region,...
‘Fear mongering’ or raising awareness: Caroline supervisor, superintendent spar over school concerns
School division’s specific plans to ease overcrowding at two elementary schools meet resistance from board of supervisors.
Stafford superintendent: Schools have strengths but need to improve
Board member Halstead makes early exit from meeting after defending comments at recent joint work session.
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Fiber being laid for data centers throughout Fredericksburg region
Fiber lines are currently being installed in state right-of-ways throughout the area.
Fredericksburg home sales-price record could soon be eclipsed
Two Fredericksburg homes could eclipse the record-high sales price of $2.75 million set in 2006.
What sold last week: Rappahannock River property tops list
A 5,592-square-foot Caroline County house with 422 feet of frontage along the Rappahannock River topped the list of area home sales for the week ending Dec. 3.
Biz Beat Briefs: Dec. 4
New restaurant planned in Eagle Village, brewery closes in Fredericksburg, brewery to open in Stafford, $26M sale in Spotsylvania
Biz Beat Clips: Hanover Place FXBG
Hanover Place FXBG, a Downtown Fredericksburg marketplace offering local artisan wares, is the subject of this week’s edition of our Biz Beat Clips video series.
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Spotsylvania Firefighter’s name added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Remembering Gary Campbell.
PHOTOS: May 2nd, 1863
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson wounded by his own men in the Battle of Chancellorsville.
PHOTOS: B101.5/WFVA’s $100K of Kindness Initiative kicks off at Rappahannock Adult Activities
$25,000 presented in ceremony Thursday afternoon.
WATCH: Virginia Community Food Connections adding to SNAP dollars
Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the SNAP Match program at local farmers markets.
WATCH: Love Scrub returns to Hurkamp Park
The Love Scrub begins Sunday morning at 10.
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