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Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for July 15
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
A fresh way to shop: Senior farmers market nutrition program
Virginia's Farm Market Fresh program aids older adults in accessing affordable produce at farmers markets through a voucher-based program. Participating farmers can exchange these vouchers for their produce, helping both local farmers and seniors.
Plans call for I-95 exit ramp changes, new commuter lot
A public hearing is set to show design plans for a slew of changes along State Route 3 from the Interstate 95 interchange to Dixon Street in Fredericksburg.
How fast is Fredericksburg area growing?
The Fredericksburg area is the fastest growing region in Virginia, according to estimates by the Weldon Cooper Center at UVA.Spotsylvania and King George Counties have the fastest growth in the region, growing by 6.8 and 6.9% between 2020 and 2023 respectively. This population growth is put…
Man convicted of rape seeks new trial after Stafford juror expresses doubts
A Stafford County judge is considering a request to toss out child molestation convictions against an Arkansas man after one of the people who found him guilty expressed written doubts about whether he should have been on the jury.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for July 14
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Newly listed homes for sale in the Fredericksburg area
Browse through recently listed homes in the Fredericksburg real estate market and find your next home!
Spotsylvania schools get funding boost
The Spotsylvania County school system is heading into the new school year with a big budget shortfall, but not as big as expected.
Spotsylvania woman gets 18 years for letting her infant son starve to death in 2021
A Spotsylvania woman whose infant son died in 2021 as the result of starvation and dehydration was ordered Friday to serve 18 years in prison.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for July 13
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Tulsa Race Massacre's first identified victim from unmarked burials is a WWI veteran
The identification has reinvigorated a project launched five years ago to find unmarked burials. The archeological team will return to the area where C.L. Daniel was interred.
Fredericksburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 12, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Recap: What made news in Virginia last week
A look back at the news and headlines from the past week in Virginia.
Historical homes you can own in the Fredericksburg area
Here are some Fredericksburg homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for July 12
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Two convicted of murder in connection with slaying of Jasiah Smith
Two young men who shot and killed another young man last year in the Bragg Hill area were found guilty Thursday of second-degree murder.
Spotsylvania man accused of murder caught after eight months on the run
A Spotsylvania County man who had been wanted since November on a murder charge in Prince William County was apprehended Wednesday in Woodbridge, police said.
Man arrested after he was found squatting in a North Stafford home with four children, police say
The victim told police that he'd arrived home that morning to find a man and children inside his home.
City moving ahead with plans for a third fire station, this one in the Bragg Hill area
City Council has committed to building the Fredericksburg's third fire station as a means to provide faster and more efficient protection for the city.
Native American Heritage Trail offers pathway to explore King George County
King George County’s Native American Heritage Trail is now open to visitors. The trail leads visitors on a meandering route around the county between seven informational signs highlighting the culture and history of Rappahannock and Patawomeck tribes whose roots in the region go back thousands of years.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for July 11
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Man connected to Florida-based theft ring caught with stolen property pleads guilty in Stafford
A man who was part of a Florida-based theft ring that was carrying more than $75,000 worth of stolen property when three of them were arrested in Stafford earlier this year pleaded guilty to two felony charges Tuesday.
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Prosecutors continue to piece together evidence in Fredericksburg murder trial
Prosecutors Wednesday continued to meticulously present evidence that they hope will lead to the convictions of two young men accused of killing an 18-year-old Fredericksburg man last year.
Stafford names new county administrator
Bill Ashton will assume his new role in Stafford on Sept. 16, succeeding interim County Administrator Craig Meadows,according to a county news release.
Photos: The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon
This is where in 1854 the Republican Party was founded with a primary platform of opposing slavery.
Spotsylvania to consider cellphone use in schools
Spotsylvania County could soon follow other area jurisdictions that have banned student use of cellphones and other devices during school days.
Bird banding at the beach
Virginia Osprey Foundation volunteers put bands on osprey chicks to help gather info on the protected species.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for July 10
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Trial begins for two young men accused in March 2023 slaying of Fredericksburg teen
Louis Cole was heading to the basketball courts in Bragg Hill with his young sons the afternoon of March 26, 2023, when a series of shots rang out nearby.
New Era reaches agreement to produce caps, apparel for NHL
While New Era had been working with individual hockey teams for decades, including the Buffalo Sabres, this is the first agreement it came to with the league.
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