Clean Energy Emerges As High Priority For Fredericksburg Leaders

The city council set a goal of powering municipal operations with 100-percent renewable energy resources by 2035.

Democratic Presidential Candidate To Visit Fredericksburg

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet will be holding a town hall meeting on the campus of the University of Mary Washington.

Cavalier To Petition For Recount In Stafford Supervisor Race

In the Griffis–Widewater District supervisor race, newcomer Tinesha Allen beat incumbent Jack Cavalier by only 18 votes.

Recount Likely In Stafford Supervisor Race: Report

In the Griffis–Widewater District supervisor race, newcomer Tinesha Allen beat incumbent Jack Cavalier by only 18 votes.

Fredericksburg Mayor Announces Run For Third Term

Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw has led the city for the last eight years.

Fredericksburg Area Election Results 2019: Winners Declared

Voters in the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties have made their choices in the 2019 election. Patch has unofficial results.

Election 2019: Fredericksburg Area Candidates, Poll Hours, More

Fredericksburg area voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

As Real ID Deadline Approaches Virginia DMV Increases Staff

The Virginia DMV has increased its staff in customer service centers and expanded its mobile outreach program as the Real ID deadline nears.

Alec Baldwin Stresses Importance Of Election During NoVA Visit

About 20 people braved Tuesday's weather to protest the actor's visit to Leeland Station’s Belle Air Clubhouse in North Stafford.

Alec Baldwin To Visit NoVA, Canvass For Democratic Candidates

The actor known for roles in "30 Rock" and "The Departed" will make stops in Fredericksburg, and Fairfax and Chesterfield counties.

Democrats Haul In Cash But GOP Optimistic About Legislative Races

In competitive VA General Assembly races, a majority of Democrats are out-raising their opponents and hoping dollars translate into votes.

City Of Fredericksburg To Send Out Corrected Property Tax Bills

The City of Fredericksburg is sending out corrected property tax bills to residents after previously sending out incorrect bills.

General Election 2019: Absentee Voting, Fredericksburg Deadlines

Absentee voting is open for the Nov. 5 general election in Virginia. Here's a guide to prepare for Election Day.

Virginia Real ID Deadline: Head To DMV, What You Need To Know

Virginia authorities are urging residents to get to the DMV soon to get a Real ID compliant driver's license ahead of next year's deadline.

Downtown Project Approved By Fredericksburg City Council

Developers plan to revitalize the Janney–Marshall building by converting it into 2,100 square feet of commercial space and 12 apartments. ​

Spotsylvania Shooting Kills One, Injures Another: Police

The shooting happened Monday just before 9 p.m. in the 9900 block of Matti Hill Court, Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office officials said.

Fredericksburg Area Primary Election 2019: Results

Here's a look at the June 11 primary election results for the Fredericksburg area.

Candidate Forum For Primaries On Tap In Fredericksburg

Here's a way to learn more about local candidates in the June 11 primary elections in Stafford and Fredericksburg. Hear them in person.

Lottery Winner Nets $177,777 In Fredericksburg

George Candia of Fredericksburg was driving through Tappahannock recently when he decided to stop and buy a few lottery tickets. Good thing.

Lottery Winner Nets $150K In Fredericksburg

To satisfy a coffee craving, a Stafford man recently pulled in to an area convenience store. He also bought a lottery ticket. Ding!

2nd Justin Fairfax Assault Accuser, 5 House Reps Demand He Resign

5 Congressional Democrats demand VA Lt. Gov.Justin Fairfax resign Friday after a second woman accuses him of sexual assault.

Virginia Politics In Turmoil After Second Blackface Incident

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said he wore blackface at a college party in 1980, while Gov. Ralph Northam fights to keep his job.

Virginia Leaders Note Death Of 41st President George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush, a naval aviator in WWII, died Friday. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and others react to the passing of Bush41.

Fredericksburg Election 2018: Results, Wittman's Winning Stand

Here's a rundown of how candidates fared in the Fredericksburg area after Tuesday's 2018 midterm elections.

Cockburn Vs Riggleman In Virginia's 5th Congressional District

Here's a look at Virginia's 5th Congressional District race, where Democrat Leslie Cockburn faces Republican Denver Riggleman.

Bigfoot Erotica Sparks Unlikely Spat In VA Congressional Race

Bigfoot erotica wouldn't seem like an issue important to the good folks at the heart of Virginia's 5th Congressional District race.

Fortune Cookie Has Winning Lottery Numbers In Stafford

Too good to be true? As if Loraine Simon Henry of Stafford County cares what you think. A fortune cookie won her $100K in the Va. Lottery.

'Families Belong Together Rally' In Fredericksburg

Organizers of the "Families Belong Together" rallies planned for June 30 say they want lawmakers to keep families together.

Fredericksburg Man Guilty Of Running Drugs, Guns

A Fredericksburg man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to running drugs and guns in Virginia for several years beginning in 2015.

Virginia 2018 Tax Deadline Approaches

The IRS outage caused a change in the tax deadline for federal returns. How was Virginia affected?

Wireless Emergency Alert Test Thursday In Virginia, DC

If you're somewhere in the area Thursday and you also have a cell phone, don't be startled when it emits a loud buzzing

Confederate Flag Along I-95 Opposed By Legislator

Activists unsuccessfully tried to remove an 80-foot-high Confederate flag flying along Interstate 95 in Stafford County.

How Much Cash Virginia's Delegation Gets From Pro, Anti Gun Lobby

While some members of Congress get money from gun lobbies in a bid to influence their votes, only 3 Virginia lawmakers refused the cash.

Hidden Torture: Virginia Abuse Cases Include Homeschooled Kids

The fatal beatings of two Virginia children who were homeschooled are cited as cases where the law allowed abuse to go undetected.

Winning $1M Lottery Ticket Bought By Fredericksburg Woman

A Frederickburg woman won $1 million with a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Emergency Heart Surgery For Virginia House Speaker Bill Howell

Virginia House Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) underwent emergency heart surgery Tuesday night and is recovering at Mary Washington.

$1M Virginia Lottery Ticket Bought In Stafford

One of three $1 million Virginia Lottery tickets was purchased in Stafford. The ticket was part of Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle.

Virginia House of Delegates Control In Flux (Updated)

UPDATE: 3 weeks after Va. elections, recounts and wrongly assigned voters in the Fredericksburg area put control of the House in a flux.

Corey Stewart Defends Roy Moore Against Sex Allegations

Corey Stewart defended Roy Moore against sex allegations over the weekend. Stewart hopes to challenge Tim Kaine (D-Va.) for a Senate seat.

Fredericksburg Election Results: Northam Easily Trumps Gillespie

Fredericksburg broke in a big way for ultimate winner Ralph Northam over Republican challenger Ed Gillespie. Check out other local races.