City Manager Tim Baroody says police are staged a block behind protesters to to divert traffic. Protests could last another 3-6 weeks.
VIDEO: City Police ordered to treat protests as “city-sponsored”
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Stafford man wins $50,000 prize twice in the same Virginia Lottery drawing
Tickets bought at two stores on Garrisonville Road
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors asked to take the lead in removing Confederate flag that flies over I-95 near Falmouth
Stafford Supervisors are being asked to again revisit the massive Confederate battle flag that flies near I-95 in south Stafford. About two years ago the board said it could take no action. The issue has returned.
City releases a draft “Fredericksburg response and recovery plan.”
The plan, dated Tuesday, looks at reforms to address racial inequality and race discrimination. City Council meets Thursday to discuss it.
Black Lives Matter FXBG says they do not support protesters who have caused fear downtown
A “Dear Fredericksburg” letter on Facebook distances Black Lives Matter to group holding up traffic downtown
City denies Police Department told not to respond to protesters
City says Police are monitoring protests. Some business owners, citizens and videos dispute that.
Caroline County teacher receives free “Thank-You” vacation
Elizabeth Flaherty, a 4th grade teaceher at Lewis and Clark Elementary wins in Virginia Lottery’s “Thank a Teacher” campaign drawing
City Council pledges to make public review of Police response to protests
Message from the Mayor and City Council June 12, 2020 - As the City Manager stated at our Council meeting this past Tuesday, the community will receive a full and transparent accounting of the recent events in the City of Fredericksburg. The Police Department is...
Crosswalk protesting on Thursday night downtown
VIDEO: One group of protesters in downtown Fredericksburg Thursday night disrupted traffic by chanting for in the crosswalk at Caroline and Hanover for about five minute intervals. (Video courtesy hyperbole)
Baroody: “Want to learn from this week”
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Manager Tim Baroody and City Council talk about what steps are immediately ahead.
“I’m the happiest person in the world!” Caroline County man wins $100,000 Virginia Lottery prize
Sylvester Freeman says he’ll use the money to take care of his family
Cabins and lodges reopen June 11 at Virginia State Parks
Two changes: The discontinuation of linen services and the addition of a 24-hour rest period between bookings.
Stafford NAACP Peaceful Protest March
VIDEO: Sunday afternoon, the Stafford NAACP held a Peaceful Protest March. We take you along.
Dr. Kizner: Must acknowledge racism to fix it
VIDEO: Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about racism in schools, a school discrimination policy, and school funding to the NAACP rally in the county.
Delegate Josh Cole: “Now is the time to get to work”
VIDEO: Stafford Delegate (and Stafford NAACP President) Josh Cole spoke Sunday at the courthouse to NAACP Peaceful Protest March.
Big turnout in Stafford for NAACP Peaceful Protest March
PHOTOS: Marching from the county Courthouse to the Public Safety Center. Speakers at both locations
Standing together against injustice @ Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
PHOTOS: A peaceful stand. A moment of silence and a prayer at Spotsy Regional
Curfew lifted: Statement from City Manager Tim Baroody
“I see momentum, not darkness. We are a City with unlimited potential, and this past week even with its chaos has brought us closer to living it.”
Fredericksburg Ends Citywide Curfew
Statement from The City of Fredericksburg: "The City of Fredericksburg is ending the citywide curfew effective immediately. Although still on heightened alert in light of intelligence, threats and the events of last weekend, the City has experienced peaceful protests...
City Manager says meaningful talks taking place with peaceful protesters
AUDIO: City Council formally approved extending an 8:30pm curfew thru Monday morning. City Manager Tim Baroody says the city supports peaceful protests and plans for a meeting with protesters is being planned.
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