Improvements seek to reduce crashes, vehicle weaving at Exit 130 in Fredericksburg.
Exit 130/Route 3 Design Public Hearing July 19
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Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts July 17 – 23
Work zones, lane closures, highway improvement projects, and routine maintenance.
Fredericksburg Area Obituaries July 10 – 16
Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania obituaries.
10 Weekend Events for July 15 – 17
A selection of events in the Fredericksburg area.
95 Express Lanes Extension Construction Begins
The project seeks to reduce congestion and driver delay near I-95 Exit 143 at Garrisonville Road.
Chamber Honors Business Generosity at 2016 Goodwill Awards
DLR Contracting and Access Eye were the 2016 award winners.
Local Giant Stores Stay, Food Lions to be Sold
The sales are pending FTC approval of the planned Ahold and Delhaize Group merger.
Stafford County Schools Announce New Appointments
The Stafford County School Board approved the appointment of two new assistant principals.
Riverfront Park Moves to Engineering Design Phase
The full engineering design is expected by the end of 2016, with construction in 2018.
Weis Markets Announces Plans to Purchase Fredericksburg Area Food Lion Stores
The company said it “is interested in hiring current Food Lion store teams for the purchased locations.”
City Council Approves Washington Avenue Mall Tree Task Force Recommendations
Minor changes were made to the city’s existing tree plan.
This Week in Culpeper July 13 – 19
Special events in Culpeper.
Library Hosts Civil War Genealogy Workshops
Trace your family roots to the Civil War, or learn more about a relative who fought for the Blue or Gray.
High Speed Rail Meeting July 11 in Fredericksburg
Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation is evaluating which proposed route through the Fredericksburg area is most feasible.
Business Briefs 7/12/16
News about Hooked, Fredericksburg Main Street, Cannon Ridge Golf Club, and more.
Spotsylvania to Host Community Candlelight Vigil
The vigil is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016.
Officials Answer Questions about DC2RVA Rail Options in Fredericksburg
Residents voiced concerns about the possibility of a Fredericksburg bypass being built through their neighborhood or on their property.
Fredericksburg Football Club Plays First Round NPSL Playoffs July 16
The game begins at 5 p.m. at UMW’s Battleground Athletic Complex.
Stafford Launches Free Summer Lunch Program
The program will be held at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School.
Fredericksburg EDA Approves Seven Grants
The grants total $9,880.
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