Caroline supervisors, school board get ‘creative’ in attempt to solve facilities puzzle
Board of supervisors advances plan to renovate five school buildings in the county.
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Stafford County schools announce ‘tiered’ elementary schedule
The arrangement aims to improve transportation efficiency.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Fast forecast Nice spring weekend ahead in Fredericksburg region Afternoons in the 60s both days Next rain comes Monday, then again Wednesday Cooler than normal most of next week Gusty breezes bring in cooler air on...
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Chesapeake Bay Program report: Rappahannock River grasses increased
Underwater grasses act like the “antacids” of the Bay, diminishing the acidity of the water caused by agricultural runoff and untreated waste.
Press Rewind, July 28-Aug. 3
A state education official visited the area for a conversation on cell phone policies, the Fredericksburg Fire Chief sat down to detail the city’s response to the CSX train derailment and high school football practice got underway in extreme heat, in this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Photo gallery: Closing weekend at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, which closes on Sunday.
Panthers, Knights open new eras with familar faces at the helm
High school football teams across the Fredericksburg area officially opened practice on Thursday
Fort Walker enters agreement with Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
The 10-year agreement aims to preserve and protect animal, plant and aquatic habitats at the installation.
Virginia’s sales tax holiday is underway
The tax-free weekend, which includes school supplies, started Friday morning and ends Sunday night.
Once overlooked, Pimentel has been a hit for FredNats
First baseman leads the FredNats (55-41) in OPS (.711), AVG (.274), RBIs (65), hits (88) and doubles (16).
Restaurant week serves diners a chance to explore
Bi-annual event shines spotlight on dining (and imbibing) in Fredericksburg.
Spotsylvania school officials: racist threats will not be tolerated
Division emailed parents and guardians Tuesday evening informing them of threatening messages being sent to Black students.
All aboard the democracy train, er, trolley
UMW Votes program offered free transportation to students on Election Day.
Local independent film to be released Friday
A local screening of ‘Written by Mike’ will be held 8 p.m. Saturday at Red Dragon Brewery following the release.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Veterans Day procession and commemoration
The City of Fredericksburg held a procession Monday morning that culminated with a ceremony at the war memorial near Barton and George Streets.
Column: ‘Cookie’ served country, family well by pursuing military career
On Veterans Day, Jamar Billingsley reflects on the reverberations of his aunt’s choice to join the Marine Corps.
‘Female Husbands’ book talk to be held at Fredericksburg Area Museum
Dr. Jen Manion will discuss her book, ‘Female Husbands: A Trans History’ on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.
Regional home sales prices continue to rise
FAAR Report: rental market steady with lease renewal increases are in the triple digits.
FFP exclusive: Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones talks derailment, response
The Free Press sat down with Jones to discuss the CSX derailment, his department’s response and his takeaways from the incident.
Spotsylvania School Board holds heated final meeting before new superintendent begins
Former Massaponax basketball standout Aaron McFarland introduced as Panthers boys’ head coach.
Fredericksburg city crime report, July 24-31
Would-be auto thieves squander prime opportunity to steal Amazon truck.
‘Commonwealth Conversation’ yields mixed signals on phone use in schools
Several local superintendents, administrators and school board members attended Tuesday’s talk, which was hosted by the state Department of Education.
Stafford County crime report, July 23-30
Napping behind the wheel leads to arrests.
Powell fulfilled her promise to Caroline County’s most vulnerable children
The widow of former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell died Sunday, at age 86.
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WATCH: A Stafford tradition–the Ferry Farm Elementary DARE march
A partnership betwen Stafford Schools and the Sheriff’s Office to talk to kids about saying no to drugs.
PHOTOS: Ferry Farm Elementary DARE march
Chanting “Just Say No” as they walked the neighborhood around their school, the annual Ferry Farm Elementary School DARE march with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office.
Stratford Hall receives $500,000 grant from Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Stratford Hall officials say the money will allow them to continue the preservation work on several buildings.
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The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s fall sale is taking place.
Leaves beginning to show lots of color around here
Weekly Forestry Department report.
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