PHOTOS: The team name says Fredericksburg. But once again residents from around the region enthusiastically came out to cheer on the new team.
What we’ll remember…
Fred Nats: Jackie Robinson honored
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Nationals owner Art Silber grew up in Brooklyn near Ebbets Field. He saw Jackie Robinson break the color barrier. The stadium being built in Fredericksburg will honor Jackie Robinson’s legacy.
Fred Nats: Get ready to meet the stars of tomorrow
VIDEO: Fredericksburg gets ready to become real personal with Major League Baseball. Seth Silber of the Fredrericksburg Nationals says stars of the current Nats were playing in Potomac recently.
Ladies and gentleman, your Fredericksburg Nationals
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Baseball has a new name! The team announced on Saturday to a packed block party on Wolfe Street that their new name is Fredericksburg Nationals. You can call them the Fred Nats.
State Fair of Virginia: After dark
PHOTOS: The State Fair of Virginia taking place in Caroline County thru Sunday
Town Talk: Nutrition
AUDIO: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nancy Farrell and intern Nile Harris talk about the importance of parents establishing good eating habits, National Taco Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Halloween treats and parties.
State tax refunds are in the mail
VIDEO: State refund checks are being sent out. Here’s what you need to know…
Ahhhhhhh. Cooler weather
It’s finally here. The National Weather Service says seasonable temperatures are here to stay. It will remain dry.
More than a coin
A moving moment at the 2019 Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride. The annual event remembers Sgt David Ruhren of Stafford who died in Iraq in the mess hall bombing in 2004. Participants in the ride this year received a coin from Sgt. Ruhren’s mother.
City School Board receives 34 applications for Superintendent
City Schools says 26 men, 8 women have applied to be Fredericksburg superintendent
Two Spotsy men arrested for taking items from vehicles early morning
Police alerted to suspects looking into vehicles early morning
Stafford Sheriff’s Office leads regional drone workshop
Stafford’s drone team continues to be a leader in the region and state
Not as hot today here. Still hot south and west
The National Weather Service says there will be a wide range of temperatures today around the region. Not as hot here today as a cold front impacts us. South and west though, still hot.
The State Fair rolls on in Caroline this week
PHOTOS: The State Fair of Virginia at the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County thru Sunday.
Mayausky receives major award for keeping residents informed
VIDEO: Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky received the Public Sector Champion from Thomson Reuters. It’s a significant award. The award was recognized by the Stafford Board of Supervisors.
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Baseball
AUDIO: Fredericksburg Baseball holds a block party and team name reveal this Saturday. The name–we know it will be Fredericksburg _______–is scheduled for 11am. We get a preview of the status of Fredericksburg Baseball with Paige Honaker and Robbie Perry.
City Police speak out on domestic violence and breast cancer
Fredericksburg Police have a purple and pink cruiser this month for breast cancer awareness (pink) and domestic violence (purple)
It’s October, but it feels like mid-summer!
The National Weather Service says we’ll see record high temps today
One year to go until REAL ID takes effect
Countdown begins to obtain REAL ID before enforcement starts at airports
Group looking to build Common Ground Event Park in Spotsy
AUDIO: The group that brings you the Virginia Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery is looking to purchase 300-500 acres in Spotsylvania for a large, multi-use event park. Cornelia Rutherford with an update.
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