Darius Appiah, 22, went missing in January, and his body was found days later in Hazel Run.

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Darius Appiah, 22, went missing in January, and his body was found days later in Hazel Run.
After five-miler was nixed, North Stafford High School graduate enters and wins Marine Corps Historic Half marathon.
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.
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.
Stafford couple graduated from the University of Mary Washington on Saturday with matching masters in business administration degrees.
Fredericksburg first baseman Pimentel named Carolina League player of the month.
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Early voting for primaries begins May 3 and runs though June 15. Election day is June 18.
Paino: UMW will not pursue criminal charges against nine students charged with trespassing.
The inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival, which runs from May 2-5, features 33 films screening across three downtown venues.
The students were charged with trespassing after being previously ordered to remove tents on Friday night.
The Free Press created word clouds illustrating differences and similarities between how the parties view the issues.
Organizers say UMW administration informed them that tents must be gone by 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
Five Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7th congressional district participated in a forum Tuesday night.
Clinic seeks donations, support as it looks to maintain operations in the face of financial issues.
With the holiday as inspiration, the columnist reflects on a memorable first grow.
Del. Cole: Governor’s budget amendments might not be reconciled during Wednesday’s session.
More than 150 students volunteered at 11 different service projects throughout the city.
Freehling, who has worked for the city for nearly 10 years, wrote that his last day on the job is June 25.