Fredericksburg City Public Schools face persistent academic challenges. Yet some School Board members appear more focused on premium travel than on closing achievement gaps with neighboring districts. This mismatch in priorities sends the wrong message to taxpayers who are repeatedly asked to fund the system.
Recent reporting by The Fredericksburg Advance has shone a much-needed light on questionable spending. In fiscal year 2025, board members Jarvis Bailey and Malvina Kay accounted for nearly half of the $16,500 professional development and travel budget. Their trips included a Hawaii conference for Bailey and an Atlanta trip for Kay, featuring a first-class plane ticket. Bailey rented a “premium elite” SUV for his drive to Georgia, with costs exceeding federal per diems.
“When we pass a law, it is their constitutional responsibility to enforce those laws,” Del. Joshua Cole (D-Fredericksburg) WTVR reports. “I think one of the things we really do need to take seriously is if these constitutional officers are not willing to enforce the law, what type of legislation can we introduce to hold them accountable for not doing their job.”
Cole, who represents parts of Spotsylvania County, called the prosecutors’ refusal to enforce Virginia’s new assault weapons ban purely political. He argued that lawmakers pass the laws while courts determine constitutionality.
Officers also responded to a fraud case in Stafford County involving a common Publisher Clearinghouse sweepstakes scam. No injuries were reported in either case.
Here is the daily police blotter roundup for May 28-29:
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
Colin Turner, a longtime Old Town Manassas resident, historic preservation advocate, and business consultant, announced today that he will seek a seat on the Manassas City Council as an independent candidate in the November 3, 2026, general election.
Turner’s candidacy adds to a competitive field for three open at-large seats on the seven-member council, which operates under a council-manager form of government in the independent city of Manassas.
The program will operate at three locations with the following schedule:
This initiative helps ensure local children have access to nutritious meals while school is out for the summer. Program information comes directly from Manassas City Public Schools.
A rare collection of WWII warbirds will visit Warrenton-Fauquier Airport on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, for a public Warbird Expo celebrating America 250.
The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is bringing several historic aircraft, including a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber, Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplane, and Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder. Visitors can also see a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell from the Arizona Wing. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at 1533 Iris Trail in Midland with free parking.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. at mile marker 146 on I-95 southbound, south of Exit 148 (Quantico) and near VA-610 (Exit 143).
Preliminary investigation indicates that southbound traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone when a bus failed to slow down and collided with six vehicles. Five fatalities have been confirmed in the vehicles struck by the bus. Thirty-four patients were transported to area hospitals, three with critical injuries.
