Caroline carpentry students land major internships; Ford donates van to automotive program
Allan Myers, one of the largest construction companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region, selected three CHS students as interns, while Sheehy Ford of Ashland donated a van to the school’s automotive program.
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VDOT: Railroad maintenance to close Paige Road in Caroline County
It will be shut down to through traffic at the railroad crossing between the Mattaponi River bridge and Roy Brooks Lane.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Brace for a windy and warm weekend, ending with storms.
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Riverside stages a bid to achieve nonprofit status
Move will allow regional theater group to apply for grants and receive tax-deductible donations.
Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state
More and more people are relying on services provided by free clinics.
City manager, Spanberger press CSX on derailment, response
Tim Baroody asked that CSX respond to the inquiries — in writing — by mid-August.
FredNats come up short against Shorebirds
Shorebirds salvage series with Sunday victory.
Hoop 4 Hope: Ballers take to the court to promote unity in the community
Annual event encompasses youth, adults and local businesses.
Press Rewind, July 21-27
A tragic plane crash, a trainwreck and data centers dominated a turbulent week of news in the Fredericksburg area.
Animal shelters having a ruff go of it
Corgi Clay Art Center to host sweet fundraiser for Stafford Animal Shelter.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
Welcoming the holidays: new Riverfront Park tree gets glow-up Saturday
The official holiday season kickoff is this weekend in Fredericksburg.
King George voters support bond referendum for new elementary school
Bowling Green elects new mayor and four town council members; Port Royal elects town council.
Voter turnout in Fredericksburg region down from 2020 levels
Registrars in Fredericksburg and in Stafford and King George counties said their offices saw fewer voters than they did four years prior.
Democrat Vindman staves off Anderson to claim victory in Virginia’s 7th district
The race was decided by just over 8,000 votes with 342,423 total ballots cast, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
Democrat Tim Kaine fends off GOP challenger Cao to win a 3rd term to the US Senate
The Commonwealth hasn’t elected a Republican to the upper chamber since 2002.
Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair begins Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. each weekday and 1 p.m. on weekends.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
Police pursuit shuts down Centreport Parkway in Stafford
Three suspects arrested on multiple charges.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing may produce very loud noise Tuesday and Thursday
Very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren possible.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: A great day for a Tree Fredericksburg Native Tree Giveaway
35-hundred native trees and shrubs given away and headed to yards around the region.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food ‘Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness fills Treasure House
Spotsylvania Schools social workers organized the 14 hour event over two days.
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