Advance Evening News for September 19
An instrument shortage in Fredericksburg City schools' orchestra programs; and budget community conversations scheduled in Spotsylvania.
City School Orchestras Face Instrument Shortage
Walker-Grant Middle School and James Monroe High School have growing orchestra programs, but not enough instruments for students.
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Spotsylvania Schools to Host Community Budget Conversations
School division leadership will host four community conversations across the county over the next two weeks.
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