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LISTEN: Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia with warnings on Sneakfoot and Sweepstake scams
Barry Moore says the scams are coming at a fast pace these days
Riverfront Park expected to open by late summer in Fredericksburg
Riverfront Park’s play area and walkways are scheduled to open later this summer. The performance lawn and meadow area will open several months later.
PHOTOS: Starting today, King George Sheriff’s Office wearing black uniforms
Brown uniforms have started to be phased out around the region and state
UMW honors students earn early selection to Med School
Thanks to an agreement between UMW and the George Washington School of Medicine, UMW Honors students can earn early selection
UMW earns spot in top-selling ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022’
Fiske points out the strengths of UMW’s academic programs, emphasis on research and experiential learning, and study abroad and honors programs.
The Community Foundation announces over $150,000 in scholarships to local high school grads
The foundation manages over 40 scholarship funds on behalf of generous individuals and families that want to strengthen the greater Fredericksburg community.
FredNats sweep doubleheader
First doubleheader in FredNats Stadium history
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Penny Ann Moss, John Hollinger and Jim Lawson preview “Grumpy Old Men, the Musical,” at the Riverside. It’s the regional premier. July 21st – September 5th!
Fake events and phony tickets. Watch out!
BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports from people who either purchased fake tickets to real events or bought tickets to events that never materialized.
WATCH: Stafford first responders to keep close weekend watch on Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing the rest of the summer
Stafford Fire and Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office keeping a close weekend watch the rest of the summer on Historic Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing. The boad of supervisors gets an update from Chief Cardello and Captain Peters.
Another lopsided FredNats loss
14-2 loss Friday night. They’ll play two on Saturday night
LISTEN: Town Talk/Shakespeare on the Lawn @ Kenmore
Jessica Burger, Amy Durbin and Adrienne Carr preview “Much Ado About Nothing”/Shakespeare on the Lawn on July 10, 11, 17, 18. There are several other archaeology programs at Ferry Farm this summer too.
City Police charge man with 4th of July shooting
41-year old Tyrese Washington being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail
Groundbreaking for broadband project on the Northern Neck
Partnership will deliver universal internet access to region, connecting approximately 7,200 unserved locations
Hot and humid today
Elsa has moved away from the area. The National Weather Service says scattered storms possible
WATCH: Midnight Madness returns to the City tonight! Vice-Mayor Frye calls it life changing
Midnight madness returns to Fredericksburg tonight. The program for city kids will take place on the remaining Friday nights this month at James Monroe High School.
Three new COVID cases reported in the Rappahannock Area Health District
Five hospitalized with COVID at the three area hospitals
City Police investigate BB gun shooting
Police seeking assistance. Incident occurred in the 1000 block of Wicklow Drive
Tropical Storm Warnings for Southern Maryland
Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for areas inside I-95 where rainfall is expected to be the heaviest.
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