Caroline superintendent honored by University of Richmond; delivers commencement address
Sarah Calveric delivered the keynote address at the May 10 School of Professional and Continuing Studies commencement. Prior to the ceremony, she was presented with the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award.
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Stafford School Board approves $488M budget; awaits word on meals tax
Members also voted for a redistricting plan that would go into effect in 2026, when two new elementary schools will open.
Caroline School Board will not move pre-K; plans to establish ‘learning cottages’ until new school is complete
Board also came to a consensus to construct a new elementary school within four years.
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Stafford superintendent Smith: Funding from feds, state at issue
Smith, who took division’s top post in December, also addressed DEI policies.
Legislative wins: Youngkin signs bills by lawmakers Cole, Durant
The topics of the bills with local connections ranged from campaign-finance abuse to breast cancer.
Panelists to women with political ambitions: ‘Don’t count yourself out’
Second-annual Women in Politics panel at UMW stresses importance of mentorship, resilience.
FredNats announce 2025 Opening Day roster
Roster includes nine members of Washington’s 2024 draft class.
Pilate program: Riverside resurrects classic musical with emphasis on relationships
Jesus Christ Superstar focuses on ‘journey,’ foil dynamic between Jesus and Judas.
A dot-com destination for DOGE victims? Youngkin touts new jobs site at appearance in Stafford
The governor came to defense contractor SimVentions in Stafford County on Friday to hype virginiahasjobs.com.
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.
Concerned ‘way of life’ is at stake, Spotsylvania supervisors table vote on Smith Station Crossing
Development would bring 99 single-family detached homes to an area residents say already has traffic congestion.
City council’s ‘conservative’ budget includes 4-cent real estate tax increase
The body also approved on first reading an 8% increase to water rates and a 6% increase to sewer rates.
WHM planning ‘a Monumental Celebration’ on May 4
Event will include historical speakers, updates on accessibility improvements.
At ribbon cutting, Vindman pledges to fight against ‘extreme policies’ in D.C.
Vindman (D-7th) greeted constituents and local officials during a ribbon-cutting for his Fredericksburg district office.
UMW Board of Visitors discusses compliance with federal law, fundraising efforts
Board member, MWHC CEO floats idea of bringing medical school to Fredericksburg region.
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.
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.
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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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Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distributions this week
You’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a drive-thru, walk-up, or fresh market distribution.
LISTEN: Contact Virginia 811 before you dig
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says it’s important to remember to contact VA811 before every digging or excavation project to protect communities and prevent costly damages.
There’s a new program: ‘Thank a Trooper’
State Police say compliments will be shown to individual troopers and other leaders within the Virginia State Police.
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.
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