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Sports Editor, The Free Lance-Star
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The Free Lance-Star
The Free Lance–Star is a daily broadsheet newspaper based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving the surrounding counties, including Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George. Founded in 1885, it has a rich history of providing local news, politics, business, and cultural coverage. The newspaper has a daily circulation of 14,362 and a Sunday circulation of 15,376 as of 2023. The Free Lance–Star operates under the ownership of Lee Enterprises and is led by editor Jake Womer and sports editor Steve DeShazo. It emphasizes an independent voice in journalism, contrasting with other local publications. In addition to its print edition, the newspaper maintains a digital presence with online editions and extensive historical archives, offering over 760,000 searchable pages dating back to its inception.
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
'+1 540-374-5002
Founded: 1885