Fredericksburg News

ROADS IN MINOR CONDITION ON SUNDAY MORNING Motorists should be alert for areas of ice, and snow-covered patches, on primary and secondary roads in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula FREDERICKSBURG-Primary and secondary roads are in minor condition this morning in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, as below-freezing temperatures have ... (more)

The fourth quarter of 2011 was the best for taxable sales locally since the third quarter of 2006.

It has been almost nine years since Hurricane Isabel destroyed the Happy Clam in Colonial Forge, but the owner is planning a comeback in downtown Fredericksburg next month.

Virginia registrars are gearing up for a heavier-than-usual election year, with all localities holding at least three elections in 2012.

Dr. Barbara Mercado's first job after residency training was at Central Virginia OB/GYN in Fredericksburg.

Retired Salvation Army Capt. Inez V. Critchley, 93, was promoted to glory on Wednesday, Feb.

In yesterday's post I hazarded a "guess" that Fredericksburg would see a half-inch dusting of snow by dawn this morning as the rain/snow line location would be rather uncertain.A It appears that the rain won out here since the temperature at Shannon airport only dropped to 36 degrees last night.A This will continue to be the case today as ... (more)

The Virginia Department of Transportation is ready for any snow and ice if it comes.

In April 1862, with Union forces outside Fredericksburg, Va., Ballton and a small group of men escaped their camp and struck out for the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad .

A city man was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he had inappropriate conversations with an undercover police detective posing as a 13-year-old girl.

That's not even 1 percent of the park's estimated cost of $200,000. But Hepler thinks he can raise about $18,000 altogether in a year or two-an accomplishment he hopes will convince the local government to invest in the dog park.

Students at the University of Mary Washington are learning about human rights and Islam from a professor well versed in the topic.

The burg is profiled as a top retirement destination in the March/April issue of "Where to Retire," a magazine geared toward helping people make retirement decisions.

Petunia took to her old routine right away. She went on her daily walk with her owners just like before, as if she never was away from them.

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG CITY COUNCIL 715 PRINCESS ANNE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIAA 22401 A PUBLIC HEARING February 28, 2012 A 7:30 P.M. A The City Council of the City of Fredericksburg will hold a public hearing and may take action on the following: Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program - Soliciting comments from ... (more)

Samuel Ballton was born into slavery on New Year's Day in 1838 on Vincent A. Marmaduke's plantation in Westmoreland County, Va., about 80 miles south of Washington.

Tucked between the quaint shops on Caroline Street lies a gallery full of art inspired by graffiti, skateboarding and music.

The Fredericksburg chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is hosting a discussion Wednesday, Feb.

Mary Washington Hospital has scored much better than the state and national averages in preventing central line infections in its seriously ill patients.

A fire early Thursday gutted an antiques store at 702 Princess Anne St., causing significant damage and spreading to a nearby building.