Milling and paving work to close I-95 northbound ramps at Ladysmith exit
The closures will be nightly, starting Tuesday and ending early Friday.
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PHOTOS: University of Mary Washington 2025 Commencement
Sights and scenes from UMW’s 114th commencement ceremony, held on Saturday.
Aquia District voters will have choice of three candidates for supervisor in November
Supervisor Monica Gary, an independent, will face Democrat Maya Guy and Republican Hank Scharpenberg.
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VDOT inviting comment for Ladysmith Road study in Caroline County
Take an online survey to provide feedback on existing travel conditions on Ladysmith Road between Green and Bull Church roads.
Micah Ministries to honor local leaders at annual MLK memorial service
Shiloh Old Site to host community service on April 4 commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
We’ll see the warmest weekend so far this season for the Fredericksburg region.
Food for thought: Caroline must add rooftops to attract grocers, retail recruiter tells supervisors
County hired Retail Strategies to conduct studies on the community’s readiness to support another grocery store.
Fit to be tied: Motion to require special use permit for data centers fails by deadlocked vote in Spotsylvania
Three supervisors voted to require a special use permit for data centers, while three others favored by-right development in Industrial zones. Supervisor Deborah Frazier did not attend the meeting.
Potential for ‘localized depression’ shapes budget talks in Fredericksburg
City council plans to advertise an increase to real estate tax of six cents per $100 of assessed value.
Mitchell: Amendment to support cap puts Spotsylvania schools in a $2 million bind
Superintendent concerned that change to state-supported positions from what lawmakers passed will prove costly to the school division.
GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
VDOT: Route 1 traffic to shift near Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsylvania
Northbound and southbound Route 1 will be shifted to the right temporarily to provide space for crews to work on median construction.
VDH reports state’s first case of measles in 2025, with possible exposure in Fredericksburg
Patient visited a pediatric clinic in Fredericksburg on April 16.
Free Press Sound Check with Emily Woodhull
Hear from and see the rising star, who’s preparing to release a new single.
At Tapa Rio, both the mood and food are worth sharing
The riverfront restaurant, which celebrated its sixth anniversary in January, is the culmination of Erika Acosta’s culinary journey.
B101.5 and Centennial Broadcasting announce $100,000 donation to local charities
Four local charities will receive $25,000 apiece as part of company’s ‘$100K Of Kindness’ initiative.
Where memory falters, program at Gari Melchers pictures new connections
Local museum’s ‘Picturing New Connections” program serves those with degenerative memory loss diseases through art and community.
In Mayfield, residents worry that CSX’s priorities don’t track with their reality
Split-rail device is no longer near Cobblestone wall, but Mayfield residents are none too happy about new location.
King George officials celebrate ‘a new chapter’ with opening of courthouse
Construction of new courthouse came in just under the $28 million bond county secured for the project.
UPDATED: ‘No direct threat’ to city schools after manhunt involving FBI
Police say that Fasihullah Safar, 16, who was spotted at James Monroe High School earlier this week, is in custody in New Jersey.
Vindman: U.S. attorney inquiry part of Trump ‘retribution campaign’
The federal prosecutor requested information from the congressman last month.
Stafford County schools announce ‘tiered’ elementary schedule
The arrangement aims to improve transportation efficiency.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Fast forecast Nice spring weekend ahead in Fredericksburg region Afternoons in the 60s both days Next rain comes Monday, then again Wednesday Cooler than normal most of next week Gusty breezes bring in cooler air on...
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Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 14
Popular candy store opens at Towne Centre, Foode chef designs menu items for GMU students, restaurant opens in Stafford
FXBG’s Central Park holding strong
Multiple sought-after tenants have signed on of late at Central Park, which the Silver Companies developed about 20 years ago and includes about 2 million square feet of retail space off State Route 3 near Interstate 95.
Fredericksburg housing prices set new mark
The median housing sales price in the City of Fredericksburg — and the region as a whole — hit a new high last month.
VA health care center to open in March
Outpatient health care center in Spotsylvania County will be one of the largest operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Biz Beat Clips: Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, we take you inside the Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym in Spotsylvania County.
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Marine Corps Base Quantico testing
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
Two charged with check fraud in Caroline
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says this investigation also involves the U.S. Postal Service.
WATCH: Riverside offers a gift to those on the front lines of a tough week
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford is offering a free show only ticket for Jesus Christ Superstar–this Friday night–the 11th–for area teachers, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Knife found in student backpack in King George
Sheriff’s Office received a tip and met the bus as it arrived at school.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about food bank cuts and the job outlook for graduates
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s received no response to his questions to the USDA about cuts in federal money to food banks.
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