WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave developing this weekend, with the worst next week.
Judge facing bribery charge allegedly sought pay raises for court staff
Judge Richard T. McGrath allegedly threatened to start dismissing traffic tickets if Spotsylvania County officials did not support raises for court staff.
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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.
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.
I-95 southbound ramps closed Monday night at Exit 118
Overnight on- and off-ramp closures are required to pave the Route 606 intersection near the ramps in Spotsylvania.
GALLERY: Marine Corps Historic Half
Runners race through 13.1 miles of Fredericksburg in annual half-marathon.
A year after spinal injury, JM’s Gunnar Burns ‘is still the same person’
Surrounded by friends and family, Gunnar Burns is focused on therapy, recovery and moving forward.
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.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.
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.
Police: Resident involved in Olde Greenwich shooting won’t be charged
Resident heard “rapid gunfire,” retrieved his weapon and shot one of the suspected shooters.
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Bowman Center gets new digs, craft brews as part of revitalization
Former home to cellophane plant adds a brewery, 250-unit apartment.
Biz Beat Clips: The Port Oysteria & Brewery
This week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips takes you inside the new Port Oysteria & Brewery in Downtown Fredericksburg.
More large downtown Fredericksburg properties changing hands
Two large buildings in the center of downtown Fredericksburg are for sale, continuing a recent trend in the market.
Popular restaurant chain coming to Spotsylvania
First Watch, a popular restaurant chain, is coming to the Cosner’s Corner area of Spotsylvania County.
Central Park sign getting refreshed, slightly reduced in size
The Central Park sign off Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg is getting a refresh.
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division noise advisory
Range testing may produce very loud noise on May 15th.
Spotsylvania to begin pilot yard waste program May 16th
The program will be tested at the Berkeley and Chancellor Convenience Centers.
PHOTOS: River rising at City Dock
City Dock and Old Mill Park closed.
LISTEN: Stafford’s Tug Coker returns to Riverside as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird”
The Stafford High graduate has been in “The Office” and Magic/Bird.
LISTEN: Dahlgren’s STEM Triad aims to reach students
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Deputy STEM Directoro Kevin France talks about STEM Triad.
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