Blaze broke out before 1 p.m. Thursday and initially proved difficult to extinguish.
Fire ravages businesses at Fredericksburg’s Eagle Village shopping center
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Pedestrian fatally struck by train in downtown Fredericksburg
Rail traffic was shut down while police investigated fatality on tracks.
LISTEN: Cooking safely during the holidays
Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management Chief Jay Cullinan talks safety in the kitchen–safety when frying a turkey–and making sure your fire extinguisher is in working condition.
Woodford man hospitalized after being shot by deputies during traffic stop
Shooting occurred after deputies from the Spotsylvania County Street Crimes Task Force attempted to apprehend Lawrence D. Toler at a Fredericksburg gas station.
Stafford man dies from injuries sustained in city workplace accident
Victim suffered severe trauma to his right leg and died at the scene.
Breaking: Spotsylvania deputy cleared of wrongdoing in shooting death of former Marine
A special prosecutor ruled that Lt. Daniel Harris of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office was justified in killing Kenny Carr because he was pointing a gun at his wife.
Spotsylvania supervisors consider additional tax relief for seniors, disabled residents
Board also discussed offering the county’s internal auditor to the school division — a proposal that was met warily.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Spotsylvania school bus aide facing charges of sexually assaulting students with disabilities
Apparent victims are students with disabilities ranging from 4-5 years of age.
City flocks to license plate recognition technology for use at ‘gateways’
Police Chief Layton appeared before City Council to propose putting a pair of grants toward the lease of eight cameras.
Stafford’s Swift Water team deploys to help hurricane efforts
First deployment for team under agreement with VDEM.
Seven arrests made in threats involving Spotsylvania County schools
School and law enforcement officials released a joint statement informing the community about recent threats.
‘My forever QB1’: Spotsylvania High School football coach’s family mourning son’s death
Trevor Reid, 21, died in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Spotsylvania County.
Threat scrawled in bathroom puts Spotsylvania school on alert
Officials: expect increased law enforcement presence at Courtland High School this week.
Pump your brakes: Spotsylvania supervisors delay approving school zone speed cameras
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
Stafford supervisors considering historic overlay districts at multiple locations
New equipment at Pratt Park approved, plus pharmacy services for first responders.
Teen dies of gunshot wound suffered at party in Spotsylvania early Sunday morning
The victim, 19-year-old Christian Whalen, was reportedly trying to break up an altercation when he was shot.
State police seeking victims of a potential auto-theft ring in the area
Authorities believe there may be more victims in Caroline County, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia.
NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash that killed Fredericksburg couple
Report includes statements from witnesses who heard noises from plane before July crash.
Rapidan Service Authority, VDH lift ‘do not drink’ advisory for Wilderness Water Treatment Plant customers
A multi-agency investigation led by VDH found no reason for advisory to continue; source of odor not determined.
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