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Fredericksburg Comes Up Short in Sunday Finale
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The FredNats battled all day, but could not find the timely hit in a 9-4 loss against the Lynchburg Hillcats. With the loss, Fredericksburg is now 27-18 and Lynchburg is 24-21. The Hillcats landed a big opening shot, in the top of the first inning. They strung together five straight hits, all with two outs, to score four times and chase FredNat starter Travis Sthele in the first inning.
Local hip-hop artist goes viral for rap battling his children
A spur of the moment decision to record a rap battle against his children has snowballed into a viral success on social media for a local rapper. Cane’s videos have millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes on the app TikTok.
St. Mary’s Jury Convicts Lusby Man For Kidnapping And False Imprisonment Of Local Car Dealership Employee
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a St. Mary’s County Jury found Joshua Terrell Trippett, 28, of Lusby, Maryland, guilty of kidnapping and false imprisonment for an incident that occurred on November 16, 2023. “The defendant kidnapped a car dealership employee under the...
Luminaria Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The cemetery is located next to the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center at 1013 Lafayette Blvd. You can park at the University of Mary Washington lot at the corner of William Street and Sunken Road. The Fredericksburg Trolley will provide free shuttle service between the parking area and the national cemetery. Accessible parking for vehicles with state-issued accessible hangtags or license plates will be available in the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center lot.
FOIA Friday: AG’s university protest guidance, former Petersburg superintendent’s pricey trips
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […] The post FOIA Friday: AG’s university protest guidance, former Petersburg superintendent’s pricey trips appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
St. Mary’s Planning Commission Approves Villages At Clarks Mill Concept Site Plan
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – During their May 20, 2024, meeting, the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission approved the concept site plan for Villages at Clarks Mills, a proposed residential project that is located right between northbound Three Notch Road and Mervell Dean Road. The 3.7-acre development will include two...
Three Injured After Head-On Collision In Charles County
NEWBURG, Md. – On May 20, 2024, at approximately 12:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Rock Point Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles involved in a head-on collision in the middle of the roadway. Three individuals were confirmed injured in the accident.
Motorcyclist Flown To Trauma Center Following Crash In Piney Point
PINEY POINT, Md. – On May 21, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Piney Point Road in the area of the Saint George Island Bridge. A 911 caller advised a biker was down with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, crews found the...
Women veterans' arts series gears up
Theresa Reer was still recovering from injuries sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom when she heard about Operation Second Chance’s Women Veterans Healing Arts Program series. The retired U.S. Army Captain noticed the impact art had on people as she rolled her wheelchair past the windows of local art shops so decided to give it a try. “One thing that really helped me and why I’m so passionate about this program...
Man arrested for alleged attempted abduction of 5-year-old girl at Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
A Stafford County man has been arrested and charged after police say he tried to abduct a 5-year-old girl at an event at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter In St. Mary's River State Park
A Maryland State Police helicopter was required on Monday afternoon to rescue a hiker who got hurt and needed a save in St. Mary's County County.On May 20, a hiker needed an aerial rescue after suffering an injury approximately three miles into St. Mary's River State Park in Leonardtown, according …
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