Living Legacies opening closes a chapter — and celebrates stories told at last
Exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum opens Friday with evening of revelry, reflection.
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Milling and paving work to close I-95 northbound ramps at Ladysmith exit
The closures will be nightly, starting Tuesday and ending early Friday.
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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Riverside offers free show to educators, first responders
Local teachers and emergency personnel can see Jesus Christ Superstar for free Friday night.
Four arrested in connection with Spotsylvania triple homicide
Sheriffs: Shooting stemmed from illegal gun sale, robbery.
GALLERY: FredNats walk it off on opening day
Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Nationals’ 9-8 victory on opening night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Two survive small-plane crash in Spotsylvania County
Both passengers were taken to Mary Washington Hospital with minor injuries.
I-95 southbound off-ramp closed Thursday night at Exit 126 for paving
The ramp will close from 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for paving; alternate exits are 130 or 118.
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.
In the zone: FCPS approves elementary school redistricting map
Board debates proposed elementary school behavioral intervention classroom.
Dead vultures at R-Board landfill test positive for Avian Influenza
Specimens were tested by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency; VDH says no human cases in Commonwealth.
Wilson named interim president of Germanna Community College
VCCS: The search for a permanent replacement for the retiring Dr. Janet Gullickson will begin soon.
CATIE, bar the door: Alert system wreaked havoc in Caroline schools Tuesday
Two false alarms at Caroline High School prompted a lockdown and summoned 19 deputies to search the building.
Spotsylvania adopts school budget; waiting on state to ‘get its act together’
Local transfer of $170.8 million represents division’s largest-ever year-over-year increase from board of supervisors.
Introducing “The Tribe” podcast
New podcast from the Fredericksburg Free Press probes claims made against Patawomeck Tribe by local historians.
Black women celebrated for their labor, contributions at tea hosted by Del. Joshua Cole
Del. Destiny LeVere-Bolling shared her experiences as a new mother/legislator, and Speaker of the House Don Scott made an appearance.
Parents of third grader charged in gun incident at Lee Hill Elementary
Ciara Armstead and Terrence Carroll were released on $5,000 unsecured bond. They will be arraigned April 11.
Brenda J. Russ appointed principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Seasoned educator returns to city, where she was a former teacher of the year at JMHS.
Gun discharged in Spotsylvania classroom as 26 students evacuated
No students or staff were injured in the Monday morning incident at Lee Hill Elementary School.
PHOTOS: Carolina League champion FredNats get their rings
Members of the 2024 Carolina League champion Fredericksburg Nationals received their championship rings during a ceremony on Monday at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Stafford County board leaders commit not to cut education funding
Diggs, Allen say they won’t cut ‘a single dime’ from education spending in the next fiscal year.
GALLERY: UMW holds its 35th annual Multicultural Fair
Hundreds turned out for the 35th annual University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair on Saturday afternoon.
Column: I saw some promising signs and people, too
The “Hands Off” mass mobilization drew several hundred to downtown Fredericksburg protesting Elon Musk, Donald Trump and cuts to the federal government.
GALLERY: Hands Off protest in downtown Fredericksburg
Hundreds of protestors assembled for the “Hands Off” democracy event in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Former Silver home being renovated for sale
What’s arguably Fredericksburg’s most unique single-family home will hit the market following renovation.
Eight houses in Fredericksburg region sold last week for $1M+
Eight houses in the Fredericksburg region sold last week for more than $1 million, easily the most since the Free Press started tracking weekly sales last month.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 20
Land sold for data center campus; Hurley Center turns 10; co-working space opens in Spotsy.
Summit Academy growing fast through ‘classical’ education
The Summit Academy is employing an old approach to academic as it looks forward to a new home.
Fredericksburg region’s third Publix to open Dec. 12
The finishing touches are being placed on the 48,387-square-foot grocery store at 5940 Plank Road in Spotsylvania.
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Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
The tax deadline in Virginia is May 1st
State officials say electronically filed returns are usually processed within four weeks.
WATCH: The work of a community outreach coordinator in working with the homeless in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg City Council has voted to fund the position.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
What you should know about bears in Virginia
Residents can contact the Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 1-855-571-9003 to report any concerns about bears in their area and receive additional advice on preventing and mitigating wildlife conflicts.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.