Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
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Spotsylvania man charged with murder in shooting death of teen
Tyler Butler, 27, is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.
Amazon taking fight with King George supervisors to court
The company filed a petition requesting a King George Circuit Court judge review a decision by the county’s board of zoning appeals at its March 25 meeting.
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‘A whole mess’: Jackson navigates Spotsylvania School Board meeting without a quorum
Vice Chair Belen Rodas rushed to meeting from airport to give the board the required four present members.
Right lane of Falmouth Bridge to reopen Friday following emergency repairs
The $1.1 million work was result of a recent inspection that found rapid deterioration among structural steel elements supporting the bridge.
Groups to hold meeting with CSX regarding relocated split-rail device
At 6 p.m. on March 20, CSX representatives will speak at a meeting organized by Del. Joshua Cole (D-Fredericksburg) at the Mayfield Community Center.
Getting in the swing: Virginia Credit Union Stadium to host first college baseball game
Virginia and Maryland will battle Tuesday evening in a nonconference contest in Fredericksburg.
Jackets clip Grafton, advance to state championship game for first time in 23 years
James Monroe will play for the Class 3 state championship next Saturday at 11 a.m. against Lord Botetourt at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Business leaders: Make sure work continues at Dahlgren
They want to make sure defense reform doesn’t cost jobs at ‘highly technical’ King George County facility.
Frustrations muffled no longer: New law would allow automated enforcement of vehicle noise in Fredericksburg
HB 2550 would create a pilot program in Planning Districts 8 and 16, under which violators would be issued a traffic summons not exceeding $100.
Quite a catch: Moss’ appearance at Legend’s Grille to benefit Spotsylvania Special Games
Former NFL star wide receiver will sign autographs and take photos with fans from 1-2 p.m. at Legend’s Grille in Spotsylvania for a good cause.
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.
Arrest made in Spotsylvania double murder
The brother of the female victim is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
We’ll see a break from active weather in Fredericksburg this weekend.
Lance freed: Iconic paperboy statue returns to downtown site
Extra, extra: The Free Lance–Star’s iconic newsboy statue, Lance, has returned to its long-time home in downtown Fredericksburg.
From dream job to firing nightmare: Former local park ranger represents her peers at Trump’s speech to Congress
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner invited Fredericksburg’s Ashley Ranalli, a DOGE cut casualty, to the Capitol.
Caroline school officials to talk growth and facilities at upcoming town halls
Division wants to engage the community as it discusses potential new facilities in the county.
JM girls pull away from Hopewell to reach state semis; Riverbend boys fall to Albemarle
James Monroe will visit Grafton on Friday with a trip to the state championship game on the line. Season ends for the Riverbend and Colonial Forge boys.
Spotsylvania school officials: County must adapt to ‘fundamentally changing’ demographics
The district is educating more English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students than in 2014-15, officials said.
Spare a nickel? Stafford tax rate would go up by 5 cents in proposed budget
Levy would increase even though County Administrator Bill Ashton proposes $4 million in cuts.
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Biz Beat Clips: Whittingham turns 30
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, Bob Whittingham talks about his store’s 30th anniversary.
Data center construction already underway in region
Data center campuses in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties are believed to be the first two with shovels in ground across the Fredericksburg region.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 16
City gets updated bond rating from Moody’s, UMW gets a new CFO.
Company establishes Caroline County distribution center
A global manufacturer and distributor of natural-stone products recently made a $10 million investment in Caroline County.
Local housing prices continue to rise in September
Check out the homes that sold for more than $1 million in the region last month — and those currently listed for $1M-plus.
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Triple A says gas prices up three cents in the Fredericksburg area
Statewide, Triple A says we’re paying a penny less than last month, and 49 cents less than 2024.
LISTEN: Washington Heritage Museums matching gift until March 31st
Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell say the $100,000 match is part of their goal of upgrades at the Caretakers Lodge and Mary Washington Monument.
Arrest at Caroline Middle School after alleged threat
Sheriff’s Office says students relayed threats to the School Resource Officer.
WATCH: The power of a second chance
Former area law enforcement officer Brian Freeman to talk at FailSafe-Era’s Second Chance Gala on April 4th.
LISTEN: The Fredericksburg SPCA talks kitten season
The SPCA’s Von Young and Kathleen Daley-Becker say cats are polyestrous and produce multiple litters throughout the year.
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