When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
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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.
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.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
Yakulis’ 13.1-mile debut isn’t Half bad
After five-miler was nixed, North Stafford High School graduate enters and wins Marine Corps Historic Half marathon.
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.
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.
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.
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 $3,500 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.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
Yakulis’ 13.1-mile debut isn’t Half bad
After five-miler was nixed, North Stafford High School graduate enters and wins Marine Corps Historic Half marathon.
News from B101.5/WFVA
No rain…for a few days
Temps on the rise.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You are not required to show any paperwork or identification to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as household Information, income and locality.
WATCH: Shiloh Baptist Church-Old Site marks 170 years
Shiloh Baptist Church-Old Site on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg remembered the past on Sunday morning.
WATCH: 160 years ago–The final Civil War shots in Spotsylvania
Ryan Quint with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylania National Military Park outlines the end of Civil War fighting in the region.
WATCH: 1864–Battlefield strategy changes at Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse
1864 brings prolonged battles in the Civil War.
News from around Virginia
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