FredNats notebook: Sykora hungry for success after joining Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg first baseman Pimentel named Carolina League player of the month.
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The Buc-ee’s stops here? Stafford residents put off by potential gas giant
While official discussions remain months off, popular fuel and convenience store chain is already stirring up opposition.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Reclaim Arcade levels up its live music game
Venue’s musical acts have included experimental guitar/DJ duo Wookie Flip and punk bands Trash Rocket, The Goodbye Forevers, and Alpha Jerk.
Judge orders Bowling Green mobile home park residents to leave in 10 days
Lawyers for Homes of America argued that they provided notice in November that leases would not be renewed.
Stafford County crime report May 1-6
A beer thief, K-9 conspiracy and suspect lured into trespassing by Mother Nature.
Victim recovering after Thursday afternoon city shooting
Authorities are requesting that anyone with any information call or text the tip hotline.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
The Buc-ee’s stops here? Stafford residents put off by potential gas giant
While official discussions remain months off, popular fuel and convenience store chain is already stirring up opposition.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Reclaim Arcade levels up its live music game
Venue’s musical acts have included experimental guitar/DJ duo Wookie Flip and punk bands Trash Rocket, The Goodbye Forevers, and Alpha Jerk.
Fredericksburg City Crime report, May 1-6
A trash-side thwacking and stray bullets stuck in a passenger door.
Classes canceled at two King George schools after water main break
King George High School and King George Middle School bus drivers were instructed to return students home.
A monumental event stirs memories of presidents, preservation efforts past
Sunday’s wreath laying marked the 130th anniversary of the dedication of the current monument to Mary Ball Washington.
Pounding pavement: Runners endure rain for Great Train Race
Runners turned out despite the drizzle for the 30th Great Train Races in downtown Fredericksburg Sunday.
Caroline trailer park residents feel like ‘yesterday’s trash’ after sudden eviction notices
The New Jersey-based Homes of America purchased the 9.3 acres of land in 2021 and has begun evicting residents off the property.
Fredericksburg faithful flock to National Day of Prayer event
Event included singers, vendors and mobile prayer teams throughout downtown Fredericksburg.
White Oak residents spy trouble with proposed Crow’s Nest campground
Neighbors cite environmental and traffic concerns, want to know the full extent of planned development.
Erstwhile mathematician Eldridge fiddled with bluegrass formula, added to the scene
Hall-of-fame bluegrass banjo player — who lived in Fredericksburg for decades — died on April 14 at age 85.
Victim recovering after Thursday afternoon city shooting
Authorities are requesting that anyone with any information call or text the tip hotline.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
News from B101.5/WFVA
River rescue
Stafford’s Swift Water Rescue Team says always, without exception, wear a Personal Flotation Device.
PHOTOS: Law Enforcement United riders on their way to DC
Law Enforcement United–Team Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania on Friday afternoon.
WATCH: History of flight displayed at Stafford Regional Airport
Open House this Saturday at the airport from 11-4 where you can see the Langley Aerodrome and talk with those responsible for bringing it to Stafford.
Mother’s Day @ Caledon
Decoupage & Tea with Mom & Me takes place 2-3pm at Caledon on Sunday.
Below normal temps this weekend
Forecasters say while it won’t rain through the entire weekend, expect more clouds than sun along with a few rounds of showers and possibly some thunderstorms.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.