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Spotsylvania man accused of shooting at wife during a domestic squabble

A Spotsylvania man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly fired shots at his fleeing wife during a domestic altercation, police said.

Spotsylvania man pleads guilty to 2022 robbery in King George in which $126,000 was taken

A Spotsylvania man who got away with $126,000 in cash after robbing a King George store nearly two years ago was ordered Thursday to serve seven years in prison.

Second Stafford teen arrested in connection with slaying of another county teen last year

A Stafford juvenile was arrested Wednesday in connection with the slaying of another Stafford teen in Woodbridge last year, police said.

Spotsylvania School Board revisits book policy

While book removals from Spotsylvania County school libraries was a hot-button issue last year, the issue has been nonexistent in 2024.

Stafford allows second solar project to submit new application

The Board of Supervisors gave permission for the Enon Road Solar Farm application to be resubmitted, earlier than usual.

Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

Gun recovered during 2023 arrest in King George linked to Fredericksburg homicide case

Fredericksburg police are apparently zeroing in on an arrest in the June 2023 slaying of a 19-year-old man in the city, court records indicate.

Stafford man arrested in connection with homicide Sunday in Prince George's County, Md.

    A 22-year-old Stafford County man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a homicide and a second shooting that occurred early Sunday in Prince George's County, Md., police said.

    Stafford man charged with abduction after allegedly trying to lead girl into men's bathroom

      A Stafford man is facing a felony charge following an incident Sunday in which he allegedly tried to lure a 5-year-old girl into the men's restroom during an event in Fredericksburg.

      Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8pm Wednesday for parts of Virginia

        Isolated hail and damaging winds are possible, but coverage of storms will be small through the evening.

        $14.4 million rehabilitation work completed at Fredericksburg train station

          A year and a half after rehabilitation work on the downtown Fredericksburg train station started the project’s completion was celebrated on Tuesday.

          Decorating graves at Quantico, one flag at a time

            Volunteers led by Chuck Eley place more than 45,000 flags before Memorial Day, then return the Wednesday after to remove them for next year.

            Memorial observances planned in area, Friday through Monday

              All events are free and open to the public.

              Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

                Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

                Newly constructed houses you can buy in Fredericksburg

                Check out modern homes in new communities around Fredericksburg

                Fredericksburg shootout stemmed from drug deal double cross, court papers assert

                The shootout that led to residents at a Fredericksburg apartment complex being asked to stay inside their homes early Friday was apparently the result of a drug deal that went astray, court records state.

                Jeff’s Notes: Divided government is the Virginia way.

                Jeff’s Notes: Divided government is the Virginia way.

                Culpeper NAACP to host Juneteenth celebration

                The Culpeper NAACP will hold a Juneteenth celebration at Yowell Meadow Park on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

                Charge against Spotsylvania elementary school employee stemmed from child being hit with shoe

                A Spotsylvania elementary school employee who picked up a misdemeanor charge recently for allegedly hitting a 6-year-old boy with a shoe has been terminated, police said.

                Woman gets four years for her role in discarding a dead body in Spotsylvania in 2022

                A Warrenton woman was ordered Monday to serve four years in prison for her role in dumping a dead body in Spotsylvania in 2022.

                Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

                Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

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                Virginians will be taking to the highways and roads throughout the Memorial Day weekend and theauto club AAA recommends travelers prepare for congested travel, Getting There columnist Scott Shenk writes

                Marker dedication, lecture Thursday speak to Lafayette's contributions to freedom

                Fredericksburg events are part of commemoration of the French general's farewell visit to America in 1824.

                Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

                Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

                Residents asked to help with Spotsylvania road plan

                A study recommended upgrades for a 1.5-mile stretch of Salem Church Road in Spotsylvania County, and now officials are looking for resident input before determining a potential course of action.

                Two-month project set to start on Brooke Road

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                School will be out soon, but summer meals will be in

                Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank gearing up to distribute as many as 340,000 to students when schools close.

                Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 19

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