March was truly madness for UMW’s Robinson, family
UMW’s Kye Robinson and his brother, Kullen, who plays at Hood College, both saw their teams make the NCAA tournament.
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FredNats break loose after Bagwell exits to earn Opening Night win
FredNats were hitless for six innings before erupting late to earn the comeback victory.
Downtown Fredericksburg advances to championship in Best Main Street in the South contest
Competition highlights standout downtown districts across the region; voting goes through April 7.
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‘Hold the line’: Spotsylvania residents implore supervisors not to raise taxes
A final decision on tax rates is expected on April 7.
Three Spotsylvania High School seniors killed in crash
Incident took place Friday night in the 5300 block of Lewiston Road.
Fredericksburg, King George to hold No Kings rallies on March 28
A ‘No Gerrymandering’ protest held by the University of Mary Washington College Republicans and the Fredericksburg Area Young Republicans is scheduled on the same day.
City police investigating string of assaults along Canal Path, Heritage Trail
String of assaults featured a male suspect grabbing women’s buttocks before fleeing.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
First Caroline race in a decade encourages residents to be ‘mindful’ of mental and physical health
The Mindful Miles 5k and one-mile race will be held May 2, beginning at 8 a.m.
Stafford supervisors agree to delay vote on county budget, oppose collective-bargaining bills
They now plan to approve a spending plan on April 28.
If you build it? Sunshine Ballpark Foundation pitches new multipurpose field
If built, third playing surface would accommodate everything from cricket to lacrosse.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with UMW men’s basketball coach Marcus Kahn
Kahn discusses the team’s success, how he ended up coaching at UMW and his first trip to the D-III title game as a coach more than a decade ago.
BREAKING: Second body found in Caroline following search of pond
Investigators believe the two cases are connected and the incidents are not random.
Suspect arrested in sexual assault cases along city trails
Stafford County man charged with three counts of sexual battery.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Nationals media day
FredNats players and coaches took the field at Virginia Credit Union Stadium for the first time in 2026.
FredNats’ Opening Day roster features eight top-30 prospects
The team opens the season Friday at home against the Augusta GreenJackets.
Common ground?: Spotsylvania supervisors and school board value CTE, but three positions cut from latest budget proposal
School board member Rich Lieberman requested the board of supervisors end categorically funding the school division.
Fredericksburg City Council to advertise five-cent increase in real estate tax rate
A public hearing on the budget is set for 7 p.m. on April 21.
PHOTOS: UVA Cavaliers defeat the Maryland Terrapins 16-6 in Collegiate Clash
Teams faced off in Fredericksburg’s Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
A bad rap: Spotsylvania school division slices FBI background check program from proposed budget
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said it would cost far more than the allotted $100,000 to implement the program for all employees.
Fredericksburg Circuit Court clerk launches VADeed Alert to help prevent deed fraud
Service can alert residents when land documents are recorded in their name or map parcel number.
Bowling Green Town Manager honored as a ‘Public Service Champion’
India Adams-Jacobs was hired as Bowling Green’s town manager in 2024 after serving in the same role in Colonial Beach.
Collegiate Clash returns to Virginia Credit Union Stadium Tuesday
First pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. as Virginia and Maryland square off in Fredericksburg for the second straight year.
On the Agenda, March 23-27
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Harris Teeter poised to enter Stafford County
Also inside: Local private school planning new campus, permit approved for Princess Anne Street project, radio station sale draws near
Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?
This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.
Biz Beat Clips: Silly Goose Imagination Village
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you Silly Goose Imagination Village in North Stafford, “a place where kids get lost in their imaginations.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Residential development proposed off Plank Road
Also inside: FRA names new president, rezoning submitted for Stafford restaurant, beloved ice cream shop re-opening
Biz Beat Banter: Bill Howell
This week, Bill sits down with longtime Virginia Speaker of the House and Stafford County resident Bill Howell on how he got into politics, his time in office and how things have changed since he left governance.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Beeping Eggs at Belmont on Sunday
The event offers an inclusive experience for blind, visually impaired, and children with disabilities from 2-4.
PHOTOS: Make seedlings available—and they will come.
Volunteers with Tree Fredericksburg are preparing 3,300 native tree and shrub seedlings for a community giveaway Saturday morning at Old Mill Park.
LISTEN: Community input sought as Spotsylvania finalizes budget
Spotsylvania Supervisors will hold a budget public hearing Thursday night at Courtland High School, beginning at 6 p.m.
Loud Navy testing expected in Dahlgren on Thursday
Expect some loud noise Thursday in parts of the Dahlgren area as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division conducts scheduled range testing.
PHOTOS: RAAI spring plant sale helps grow skills and independence
The annual RAAI plant sale begins April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 750 Kings Highway.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.