Photo gallery: 17th Marine Corps Historic Half
More than 4,500 runners descended upon the streets of downtown Fredericksburg starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for the running of the Marine Corps Historic Half.
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Massaponax honors student-athletes moving on to college level
Eighteen Panthers were recognized at a ceremony on the football field Thursday afternoon.
Little (window) shop of horrors: Bizarre display has antiquarians tongue-tied
Bizarre object catches the eye in antique store window front in downtown Fredericksburg.
Spotsylvania second-grade teacher arrested after drugs found in classroom
No students reported exposure to narcotics but were checked out as a precaution; their classroom was professionally cleaned.
From Pee Wee to preps, football coaches move up the ranks
Local high school assistants Young, Lackey have deep roots coaching Fredericksburg-area youth football.
Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir further develop sound with ‘Pictures in the Dark’
Local rock band’s recent album release includes previous singles, new releases.
Spotsylvania supervisors alarmed by calls from seniors about taxes
In other business, supervisors voted to increase cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack.
Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction
New policy states no phone use during school day at all schools in county.
Fredericksburg residents miffed at high real estate assessment values
City council approves comprehensive plan amendment and a change to ordinance related to the construction of a fire station at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Wicklow Drive.
Tough as iron: Meet the staunch, shrinking group of Historic Half diehards
Seventy-six runners are part of an exclusive club whose members have completed the event every year since its inception in 2008.
Crisis Through the Hoop takes a shot at increasing mental health awareness
Tournament held at James Monroe High School fuses competition, coping strategies.
Massaponax honors student-athletes moving on to college level
Eighteen Panthers were recognized at a ceremony on the football field Thursday afternoon.
Little (window) shop of horrors: Bizarre display has antiquarians tongue-tied
Bizarre object catches the eye in antique store window front in downtown Fredericksburg.
Spotsylvania second-grade teacher arrested after drugs found in classroom
No students reported exposure to narcotics but were checked out as a precaution; their classroom was professionally cleaned.
From Pee Wee to preps, football coaches move up the ranks
Local high school assistants Young, Lackey have deep roots coaching Fredericksburg-area youth football.
Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir further develop sound with ‘Pictures in the Dark’
Local rock band’s recent album release includes previous singles, new releases.
Spotsylvania supervisors alarmed by calls from seniors about taxes
In other business, supervisors voted to increase cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack.
Caroline supervisors extend tax deadline for residents
Supervisors also held a budget public hearing, deferred a vote on amending proffers for a data center project and set a June 18 date for two more public hearings on data centers.
Fredericksburg region cancer support foundation receives $3500 grant
The $3,500 grant from Mary Washington Healthcare Foundation will support a range of supportive services for patients and their families.
Riverbend High School names new principal
Veteran educator Chawrdi Elliott hired to lead the school’s staff after previously serving as an assistant principal at Stafford High School.
Hot mic catches Spotsylvania School Board rep mocking constituent
Meeting concludes prematurely — again — after board members can’t adhere to agenda.
Spotsylvania man, 18, killed after motorcycle crashes into car
Victim was traveling south on Tidewater Trail when his motorcycle with a Dodge Charger.
Virginia lawmakers pass bipartisan budget that leaves tax policy unchanged
By Graham Moomaw, Charlie Paullin and Nathaniel Cline | Virginia Mercury After months of partisan combat over different priorities, Virginia lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Monday with no major tax changes, funding boosts for education and mental health...
Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access
Secretary of Treasury visits Stafford to tout broadband project as part of Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America Agenda.’
Johnson resigns from Caroline football to take job as college assistant
In 2022, Johnson directed the Cavaliers to their first playoff victory in 29 years.
Tough as iron: Meet the staunch, shrinking group of Historic Half diehards
Seventy-six runners are part of an exclusive club whose members have completed the event every year since its inception in 2008.
Crisis Through the Hoop takes a shot at increasing mental health awareness
Tournament held at James Monroe High School fuses competition, coping strategies.
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PHOTOS: A new season of History at Sunset
The Fredericksbug and Spotsylvania National Military Park’s first History at Sunset program this season examined the last battles at Spotsylvania Courthouse.
WATCH: Texas third base coach Tony Beasley sings the National Anthem
Caroline County’s Tony Beasley sang Saturday night before a Rangers home game.
Sunshine returns to our forecast!
No storms until later in the week.
State Police investigating tractor-trailer crash Friday morning in Fauquier
The tractor-trailer was hauling 50,000 pounds of peas.
PHOTOS: King George Sheriff’s Office vs. Special Olympics Virginia athletes
Saturday morning hoops ends in a 50-50 tie.
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