Fredericksburg Council To Consider Revised 1500 Gateway Data Center Plan

Fredericksburg City Council will consider a revised 1 million-square-foot data center proposal at its meeting on Tuesday.

Fredericksburg Inspections Find Low Hot Water, Refrigeration Problems

Five Fredericksburg food establishments were cited July 22-27 for hot water, refrigeration, plumbing and other violations.

Fredericksburg Bob’s Discount Furniture To Open With $5K In Local Donations

Bob’s Discount Furniture will open a Fredericksburg store Sept. 4 and donate $2,500 each to two local organizations.

Fredericksburg Driver Charged With Second DWI After Jeep Strikes Fence

Police charged a Stafford man with a second DWI after a Jeep struck a fence and gate on Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Wanted In 3 Counties

A shoplifting report led to two arrests and drug, identity theft and weapons charges in Stafford County, authorities said.

Fredericksburg Driver Charged With DUI, Felony Hit-And-Run After Motorcycle Crash

A Haymarket woman faces DUI and felony hit-and-run charges after a motorcyclist was seriously injured on Plank Road, police said.

Fredericksburg Hospital Delivers 51 Babies In One Week, Including 4 Sets Of Twins

Mary Washington Hospital welcomed 51 babies in one week, including four sets of twins, during one of its busiest recent stretches.

Stafford Pepper Ball Incident Sends 3 Patients To Hospital With Minor Illnesses

Three people were hospitalized with minor illnesses after a pepper ball prompted a hazmat response at a Stafford Wawa.

Fredericksburg Woman Faces Prostitution, Drug Charges After Hanover Operation

A Fredericksburg woman faces prostitution and drug charges after a Hanover County operation that led to nine arrests.

Spotsylvania Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Drowning At Lake Anna

Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, 24, died in an off-duty drowning at Lake Anna, Spotsylvania County authorities said.

Deadline For Small Area Plans Covering Hospital, Battlefield Areas Amended

Fredericksburg corrected the proposal deadline for studies of its hospital corridor and Battlefield Industrial Park areas.

Fredericksburg Planning Commission Backs State-Mandated Zoning Changes

Fredericksburg planners backed zoning changes affecting parking near transit, manufactured homes, data centers and solar projects.

Plumbing, Handwashing And Sanitation Violations Reported At Fredericksburg Restaurants

Five Fredericksburg food facilities were cited July 16-20 for plumbing, handwashing, temperature and sanitation violations.

Quacktoberfest To Feature Rubber Ducky Derby, Movies And Fall Fun In Fredericksburg

Quacktoberfest brings duck racing, fall activities and outdoor movies to Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg on Oct. 17.

NoVA Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

A severe thunderstorm watch covers Northern Virginia until Monday night, with storms possible through the evening.

Fredericksburg Planning Commission To Weigh State-Mandated Zoning Changes

The Aug. 12 hearing covers manufactured homes, parking, solar power, battery storage, data centers and wireless structures.

Author Lisa Gardner Signs Books and Donates $10,000 to Rescue at Tales & Tails Book Cafe

Lisa Gardner, bestselling author, cuddles with Old Dominion Humane Society puppies named after characters in her books

Early-Morning Fire Damages Stafford County Home, Displaces 2

A fire that began in an attached garage spread into a Stafford County home early Saturday, displacing two residents, officials said.

Free Back-To-School Haircuts, Meals Available For Fredericksburg Students

Fredericksburg students in kindergarten through 12th grade can receive a free haircut and meal Saturday at Pete's Barbershop.

Man Found Manufacturing Drugs During Raid Faces Five Felony Charges: Fredericksburg Police

Fredericksburg police said a July drug raid led to five felony charges after officers found a suspect making narcotics.

New Storefronts Proposed For Historic 1001 Caroline Street In Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg's ARB will consider at proposal Monday night to add new storefronts and entrances at 1001 Caroline St.

Fredericksburg City Schools Calendar 2026-27: First Day, Holidays And Other Key Dates

Fredericksburg City Schools starts Aug. 12. See holidays, breaks and other key dates for the 2026-27 school year.

Picklr To Offer Free Play At Fredericksburg Club For National Pickleball Day

Fredericksburg's Picklr club will offer free open play and beginner sessions Aug. 8 for National Pickleball Day.

Fredericksburg Voters Now Know November Choices For Senate, Congress

Tuesday's primary election determined who will compete in November for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat and 7th Congressional District.

Fredericksburg Seeks Engineering Firms For Courtland Drive Connector Study

Fredericksburg seeks engineering proposals for a study of a new road linking Courtland Drive and Learning Lane.

Fredericksburg Man Accused Of Running From Stafford Deputy After Warrant Arrest

A 19-year-old Fredericksburg man faces new charges after deputies say he ran into the woods while being arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Stafford Man Accused Of Wearing Ski Mask, Carrying Concealed Blade After McDonald's Threat Report

Deputies arrested a 19-year-old after a McDonald's threat report led to a traffic stop and the discovery of a concealed blade and marijuana.

Polls Open Tuesday For VA Primary Election: See Who's On The Fredericksburg Ballot

Fredericksburg voters can cast ballots for candidates running in U.S. Senate and congressional races in Tuesday's primary.

Crunch Fitness to Host 'Puppies and Pumps' to Benefit Old Dominion Humane Society, August 15

Crunch Fitness Fredericksburg will host "Puppies and Pumps" from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on August 15.

Former Stafford Sheriff's Sergeant Arrested On Federal Child Exploitation Charge

A former deputy with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office was arrested Thursday on a federal child exploitation charge.

10 Outdoor Events In Virginia Before Summer Ends

Even as summer enters its final act, there are still plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy Virginia's sunny weather.

Flying Insects, Food Safety Issues Found At 2 Fredericksburg Sites: Inspection Report

Two of 14 Fredericksburg-area food establishments inspected July 8-14 had violations, health officials reported.

4 Stafford Teens Charged After Alleged Facebook Marketplace Robbery, Shooting

Four Stafford juveniles face multiple felony charges after deputies say a Facebook Marketplace robbery ended with gunfire.

Harding Outraises Ollivant In Final Campaign Finance Reports Before GOP Primary

New FEC reports show Phillip Harding outraised Doug Ollivant ahead of the Aug. 4 Republican primary in Virginia's 7th District.

Tornado Warning Cancelled; Severe Thunderstorm Threat Continues Across Northern Virginia

The tornado warning for parts of central Virginia has been cancelled, but severe storms remain possible across NoVA.

Fredericksburg Paisano's Launches Summer Campaign To Feed Children Facing Hunger

Paisano's Pizza in Fredericksburg is raising money to provide free meals to children experiencing summer food insecurity.

Puppies Sponsored by Tales & Tails Book Cafe to Make Debut at Bookstore on August 8

Author Lisa Gardner, the Puppy Litter's Namesake, to Sign Books and Match Bookstore Sales up to $10,000 on Day of Event

WATCH: Officers Rescue Drowning Swimmer During Riverbank Patrol In Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg police officers rescued a drowning swimmer while conducting alcohol enforcement patrols along the riverbank Sunday.

2 Arrested On Drug Charges Outside Fredericksburg Hotel, Deputies Say

Two people face felony drug charges after deputies investigated a suspicious person report outside a Fredericksburg hotel.

Fredericksburg Begins Citywide Sewer Cleaning, Inspection Program

Fredericksburg begins a long-term sewer cleaning program Monday, starting in Mayfield and continuing citywide over several years.