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Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier
Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.
Work starting on Route 3 bridge replacement
The Virginia Department of Transportation will be taking the initial steps to tear down a small bridge on State Route 3 that crossesLick Run and replace it with a new one. The bridge, built in 1932, has been scheduled for replacement.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 24
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Photos: Storm destroys Wisconsin church
Storms swept through southern Wisconsin on Saturday. Argyle Lutheran Church was destroyed, and the congregation is meeting there Sunday to pray and talk.
Sen. Warner meets with Stafford leaders to hear concerns
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner was in Stafford County on Friday to hear comments and questions from community leaders, and present over $10 million of previously announced federal funding.
After running from his family ties for 40 years, Antwaun Gay of Fredericksburg is sharing his story.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 23
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Weeklong trial tentatively scheduled for December for Stafford man linked to two 1980s slayings
A tentative trial date has been set for December for a Stafford man connected to two heinous slayings that occurred in the 1980s.
Harmful algae strike again at Lake Anna
For the seventh straight summer, a section of Lake Anna has been put under a swim advisory because of harmful algae.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 22
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Former area ASAP director faces felony embezzlement charges
Kevin Joseph Ortegel of Spotsylvania, who served as the executive director of the Rappahannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program until several months ago, was indicted Monday by a Spotsylvania grand jury.
Six arrested on drug, other charges following coordinated traffic stops
Six people have been arrested as the result of joint investigations involving Fredericksburg police, Virginia State Police and the FBI into drug and other criminal activity in Fredericksburg area, police said.
Fredericksburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 21, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
A little less conversation, a little more lemonade
Mason City boy pairs his love of Elvis with a lemonade stand, singing and dancing to the King of Rock and Roll while offering folks a cold glass of lemonade.
City school staff want student cellphones out of reach
Staff and teachers want student phones secured in pouches during the school day to minimize classroom disruptions.
Stafford considers different cellphone lockup bag
School staff say bank bags with lock and key may be a better choice.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 21
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Fredericksburg area could see triple-digit temperatures this weekend
Higher temperatures are expected to arrive this weekend when highs could reach 100 degrees.
Caroline will take farmland for water project
All 26 speakers at Tuesday's public hearing opposed the plan, asking Caroline County for other options.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 20
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Former nurse practitioner in Spotsylvania sent to jail
Keith Allen Henry, 55, of Lewisburg, N.C., was convicted in March in Spotsylvania General District Court of sexual battery and attempted sexual battery.
Work set to start on harmful algae in Lake Anna
The 13,000-acre manmade Lake Anna, which cools the Dominion Energy North Anna nuclear power plant and is a popular summer spot, has been plagued by harmful algae blooms and no-swim advisories for the past six summers.
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Tuesday’s Virginia primaries whittled out 11 Democrats and Republicans vying for the 7th District, leaving two standing.
Stafford government earns 3 national achievement awards
Stafford County honored for various programs and services.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 19
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Man sentenced for molesting five girls in Stafford
A man who molested five sisters in Stafford County over a nearly 14-year period was ordered Monday to serve 50 years in prison.
Felony charges pile up on former Spotsylvania teacher accused of having drugs in classroom
Candyce Leigh Carter, 35, was indicted by a Spotsylvania grand jury Monday on 20 new felony offenses.
Area man facing federal prison time for loan scheme during COVID
A Fredericksburg area man is facing up to five years in prison for defrauding the federal government by falsifying information on COVID relief program applications, court records state.
High-speed chase results in Stafford teen's arrest; initial police target escapes on foot
Deputies attempting to apprehend one teen wanted for eluding police ended up arresting another following a high-speed chase that started in Stafford and ended in Fredericksburg, police said.
Anderson, Vindman win 7th District primaries; Cao takes GOP Senate race
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