Hiram Lare died in the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
VIDEO: The story of one Civil War soldier buried at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
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PHOTOS: Lighting the Luminary candles
After spending the morning setting up the bags and candles, Scouts and volunteers began early Saturday evening lighting each candle at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
Framing rock royalty
Local shop works with Queen memorabilia.
PHOTOS: Remembering those who served at Oak Hill Cemetery in the City
Fredericksburg VFW Post 3103, Post Auxilary and guests placed flags at the graves of veterans.
PHOTOS: Preparing for the Luminaria at the National Cemetery
Volunteers were out early Saturday morning placing the bags and sand and candles.
At James Monroe, support for injured lacrosse player burns brightly
Junior Gunnar Burns suffered a spinal injury during a lacrosse game in Hanover on Tuesday and remains hospitalized at VCU Medical Center.
PHOTOS: Lafayette marker downtown
There’s now a marker in front of the Fredericksburg Area Museum downtown on the visit in 1824 of General Marquis de Lafayette.
WATCH: New marker unveiled highlighting Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Fredericksburg
There’s a new historical marker in downtown Fredericksburg.
City of Fredericksburg installing AEDs in parks and on trails
Users will get an access code and then be on the phone with a dispatcher who will help guide use of the device.
WATCH: The Luminaria on Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The annual event takes place this Saturday night from 8-11.
All aboard an updated, upgraded Fredericksburg VRE station
VRE, city show off $14M in upgrades at downtown station.
Fredericksburg Rescue Squad hosting “Stop the Bleed” course on Thursday
No need to register ahead of time.
WATCH: Celebrating improvements to the downtown train station
14+ million dollars in improvements now complete.
Cause of death determined for Stafford resident who went missing near Alum Spring Park
Darius Appiah, 22, went missing in January, and his body was found days later in Hazel Run.
Stafford man arrested after alleged abduction attempt at fairgrounds
Police were able to quickly apprehend the alleged offender after witnesses provided a description.
Women and Girls Fund awards $50,000 grant to HOPE Diversion Program
Program aims to provide stability to female-headed households, adolescents, and women aged 18-23 in the Fredericksburg region.
Fredericksburg City crime report, May 20
Vape shop employee assaulted and a string of unattended wallet thefts.
Students celebrate paper drive with pizza party
Paper recycling pilot program at Hugh Mercer Elementary School a success.
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards President’s Woman of the Year
Lisa Durham named club’s woman of the year.
When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
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