HR blocked: Spotsylvania School Board votes down third-party hiring audit after troubling incidents
Five board members believe changes already made to the hiring process will eliminate job candidates who may harm children.
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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.
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House passes legislation to rename Fredericksburg post office
Spanberger-sponsored bill honors Gladys P. Todd, revered school teacher, voting rights advocate and community organizer.
Calzada-Mayronne named new Lafayette Elementary principal
Educator previously served as assistant principal at Colonial Forge High School.
Fredericksburg School Board discusses possibility of adding time to school day in 2025-26
School division also unveils new mission and vision statement.
Route 1 improvements in Fredericksburg to begin next week
Work at two intersections will be complete by June 2026.
Mary Washington Healthcare CEO McDermott to step down
McDermott has served as president and CEO of the health care nonprofit since January 2015.
Two arrested in Fredericksburg armed robbery
Fredericksburg Express Food Mart robbed Sunday evening.
Pedestrian fatally struck by train in downtown Fredericksburg
Rail traffic was shut down while police investigated fatality on tracks.
Last one standing: Eagles rout Patriot to move on to state semifinals; Bears succumb to Falcons
Colonial Forge rolls to the Region 6B championship with a comfortable victory over Patriot; Riverbend falls to Briar Woods.
Local federal employees facing ‘fork in the road’
Deferred resignation, changing telework policies affecting region’s sizable federal workforce.
Virginia lawmakers fumble bill to curb high school sports recruitment
Legislation sought to prohibit school officials from accepting money or gifts intended to sway a student’s decision to transfer for athletic reasons.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
FCPS strikes gold with Silver’s $1 million donation for CTE
The donation, which takes the form of $100,000 payments over 10 years, will fund a center for Career and Technical Education.
Stafford supervisors’ code, once a source of friction, approved quietly
Proposed amendment targeting county employees who also serve as officials ultimately not included.
Fredericksburg-area sites receive state land conservation grants
Governor announced $14.4 million in funding through the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation.
High school football playoff preview: Eagles, Bears seeking regional championships Friday
Colonial Forge will visit Patriot in the Region 6B championship game, while Riverbend hosts Briar Woods for the 5B crown.
‘We’re all one:’ Caroline community encourages Lotus Academy students at Thanksgiving luncheon
Faith leaders, school officials and community members embraced students and staff of alternative school during a Thanksgiving lunch.
Fredericksburg City Council grants FAM $150,000 for design of auction block memorial
The memorial will be designed by Eto Otitigbe, the lead artist behind the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia.
Milde to introduce vaping bill after previous legislation left law enforcement agencies fuming
Milde’s legislation would impose civil penalties on anyone under 21 who possesses retail tobacco and hemp products.
Learning Lane work in Fredericksburg to continue through January
The emergency project originally was expected to be finished last month.
WATCH: A Thanksgiving Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Meteorologist Sean Sublette tells you what to expect weather-wise on Thanksgiving in the Fredericksburg area.
Virginia housing groups look to 2025 for legislative, funding solutions
The many forms of homelessness is a state crisis, sending organizations to government to find solutions.
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WATCH: Rev. Milford installed as pastor at The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg
She’s the first woman to be called as pastor and head of staff in a permanent capacity to this church.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution 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.
New pastor at The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg
Rev. Milford most recently served a church in Acworth, Georgia.
Stafford teenager charged after I-95 crash
Driver of a tractor trailer suffered life-threatening injuries.
Juvenile in stable condition after Friday afternoon fire in Stafford
Stafford Fire and Rescue says smoke detectors did not appear to activate at the time of the fire.
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