WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
A split weekend of weather lies ahead for the Fredericksburg region.
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In Mayfield, residents worry that CSX’s priorities don’t track with their reality
Split-rail device is no longer near Cobblestone wall, but Mayfield residents are none too happy about new location.
King George officials celebrate ‘a new chapter’ with opening of courthouse
Construction of new courthouse came in just under the $28 million bond county secured for the project.
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Trailblazing ‘figure’ officially on the map at city elementary school
The Fredericksburg City School Board voted 4-1 to recommend ‘Gladys West Elementary School’ as the name for the former Walker-Grant building.
Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
FredNats’ Sykora named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
Righty has been one of the best starting pitchers in the Carolina League since being promoted to Fredericksburg on May 1.
Seizure aimed to provide a stable environment for Stafford County horses
Owner Caroline O’Neill pleaded no contest to animal cruelty charges in December related to her care of approximately 25 horses that were ultimately seized by Stafford Animal Control.
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
Stafford announces another public hearing on redistricting
School board approves calendar changes, new specialty center at Colonial Forge High School.
Fredericksburg-area schools earn Virginia Purple Star awards
King George and Stafford County public schools also earned honors at the division level.
Fredericksburg City Council hails data centers as ‘generational’ opportunity
After passing resolution on data centers, the body then went into closed session to discuss a development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Supervisor Vanuch: Let’s help bring a bowling alley, a movie theater to Stafford
Joint meeting between supervisors, EDA sparks conversation about which businesses to attract.
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.
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.
‘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.
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WATCH: Art highlighting Fredericksburg
New art on the first floor of the Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline Street.
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.
WATCH: Colonial Beach praised for use of community development funds
Two agencies–USDA Rural Development and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development– selected Colonial Beach to announced a new phase of the Rural Community Development Initiative that aims to boost economic growth in small towns.
PHOTOS: Fall on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
Indiantown Road entrance in King George.
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.
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