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CSX to close Lansdowne Road for rail-crossing maintenance
It will shut down from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Spotsylvania detectives, state police arrest stepfather of missing area woman
James Branton is facing multiple sex offense charges.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
On the Agenda, April 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
FredNats break loose after Bagwell exits to earn Opening Night win
FredNats were hitless for six innings before erupting late to earn the comeback victory.
Downtown Fredericksburg advances to championship in Best Main Street in the South contest
Competition highlights standout downtown districts across the region; voting goes through April 7.
UMW’s Kahn named national coach of the year
His Eagles will face Emory University in the Division III national championship game on Sunday, in Indianapolis.
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services hosts record-breaking third annual Community Connections Expo
A total of 81 organizations united to connect community members with vital resources.
Still soaring: NFL’s Falcons hire Fredericksburg native Scott as assistant general manager
Scott was previously the vice president of football operations for the Philadelphia Eagles.
BREAKING: Second body found in Caroline following search of pond
Investigators believe the two cases are connected and the incidents are not random.
Suspect arrested in sexual assault cases along city trails
Stafford County man charged with three counts of sexual battery.
Bloomia launches Tulip Festival in King George
Flower farm opens up fields of flowers for visitors to enjoy.
FredNats’ Opening Day roster features eight top-30 prospects
The team opens the season Friday at home against the Augusta GreenJackets.
UPDATED: Body found in Caroline woods being investigated as a homicide
Victim’s identity still not confirmed as multiple agencies coordinate investigation.
On the Agenda, March 30-April 3
Caroline County Board of supervisors work session, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Presentation of County Administrator Charles Culley's FY27 budget Discussion of proposed budget Authorization to advertise public hearings for calendar year 2026 tax rates and proposed FY27 budget Get...
VDOT: Harrison Road to close daily at Old Plank Road through April 3
Harrison Road will close to through traffic between Gordon Road and Old Plank Road for five days for paving.
Three Spotsylvania High School seniors killed in crash
Incident took place Friday night in the 5300 block of Lewiston Road.
City police investigating string of assaults along Canal Path, Heritage Trail
String of assaults featured a male suspect grabbing women’s buttocks before fleeing.
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