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‘We will not stop’: Despite concerns, city council approves updated Small Area 8 Plan

On Tuesday night, the Fredericksburg City Council held a public hearing that could shape the future of the city’s Mayfield neighborhood. But first, Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye — a fourth-generation Mayfield resident who represents the historically-Black neighborhood — wanted to talk about its past. Frye recounted...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d
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After fiery accident, Spotsylvania residents ask leaders to improve intersection

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Spotsylvania County and Orange County residents told 7News that the busy intersection of Orange Plank Road and Brock Road isn’t just a traffic bottleneck- it’s a safety hazard - and they need federal help. That’s because the National Park Service (NPS) has...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 17h
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Applebee’s restaurant throws in the towel and serves its very last meal after 23 years

AN APPLEBEE’S restaurant has closed after more than two decades as a company partnership has continued to gain speed. The restaurant chain is currently working towards its goal of 80 dual-branded restaurants with IHOP, closing many single-branded locations in the process. Applebee’s has closed its restaurant at the Stafford...

Stafford, VA · 1d

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Maryland Road Closures Listed Saturday: I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and More

State records list planned closures on I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and other routes in Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland for Saturday, Nov. 14. The post Maryland Road Closures Listed Saturday: I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and More appeared first on TANTV .

Maryland · 1h

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THE BIG SPIN Gives Charles County Woman Her Second Big Lottery Win

“Spaghetti Grandma,” a Lottery player from Charles County, is all smiles — though hidden — after winning $110,000 on THE BIG SPIN. The ticket she redeemed was the game’s last top-prize winner. A Charles County woman is celebrating a big Maryland Lottery win. She made her...

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Loud and clear: Caroline selects new audio-visual vendor after conflict of interest inquiry

When the Caroline County Board of Supervisors approved its consent agenda on Thursday night, it included a change in vendors hired to record meetings and broadcast them to YouTube. The shift to JSPHCO from State of Escape, LLC came after Caroline Commonwealth’s Attorney Benjamin Heidt issued an advisory opinion on...

Caroline County, VA · 21h

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Protect Your Plants And Pipes: Charles County Under Freeze Warning Until Saturday Morning

LA PLATA, Md.– The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office has issued a Freeze Warning for Charles County tonight, and forecasters say it will be the last frost or freeze alert of the year as the 2026 growing season comes to an end. The warning was issued at 11:54...

Charles County, MD · 22h

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Charles County Board Of Education Honors Five Outstanding Staff Members At November Meeting

LA PLATA, Md.–The Board of Education of Charles County honored five outstanding staff members at its Nov. 10 meeting. Among those honored were Ellen Dobry, registration secretary at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Elliot Lopez, science teacher at Westlake High School, Alisha Ortman, a kindergarten instructional assistant at Indian Head Elementary School, I’laina Savoy, the attendance secretary at Billingsley Elementary School and Shelbi Warren, a Theodore G. Davis Middle School instructional assistant.

Charles County, MD · 7h

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Fredericksburg Women Spread Warmth, Compassion and Hope Through Blanket Drive

While serving at the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem in 2023, Fredericksburg Community Organizer Reedema Rock received a vision from God to help the homeless and be a blessing to those in need.

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Athletics food drive, Clash of Cans, brings in over 4,000 pounds of food

From Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, University of Mary Washington student-athletes came together to give back to the community through the Clash of Cans food drive, competing against Salisbury University and Christopher Newport University to collect donations for those in need. The competition, organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC),...

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

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From cellophane to wastewater, FMC ‘was what the community needed at the right time’

For Brian Orrock, the official decommissioning of the FMC Wastewater Treatment Plant was “bittersweet.”. “It’s kind of like a funeral, but a good funeral, if that makes sense,” said Orrock, the manager of wastewater treatment for Spotsylvania County who used to work “on ship” at the plant in a variety of different roles. “This place gave us a career and it fed our families.”

Spotsylvania County, VA · 3d

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Dogs Are the No. 1 Customer at This New Bakery in Fredericksburg

There’s a new bakery in Fredericksburg — but it’s not your typical dog-friendly bakery. At Hound & Crumb Dog Bakery + Café, the dog is the customer. The new spot officially opens on Saturday, November 14. Don’t expect to find coffee and sandwiches on the menu...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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There’s A Historic Train Depot In Virginia That Whisks You Back To The Early 1900s

There’s a spot in Montpelier Station, Virginia where the calendar on the wall still reads 1927, the telegraph equipment sits ready for the next message, and the only thing missing is the sound of a steam whistle cutting through the trees. The Historic Montpelier Railroad Depot, built around 1910,...

Montpelier Station, VA · 2d

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Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Waldorf After Testing Positive Near Homes

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Maryland, prompting a warning from health officials for anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. The Charles County Department of Health confirmed that the raccoon tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the area of Poplar Hill Road …

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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Seven Small-Town Virginia Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some Virginia taverns were feeding travelers back when the roads outside were dirt and the customers arrived on horseback, and a few of them are still flipping burgers today. This list rounds up seven old-school spots, from a courthouse tavern George Washington knew to a ten-stool Roanoke counter that never closes.

Virginia · 3d

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This Virginia Riverfront Spot Lets You Launch Your Kayak For Free And Explore A Scenic Waterway

A free kayak launch right beside a scenic river sounds like an excellent excuse to get out on the water. Especially when you can paddle past wooded shorelines and enjoy a completely different view of a historic waterfront community. The Virginia launch provides access to the Occoquan River, a popular...

Occoquan, VA · 4d

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Chilly and windy weekend across the DMV

Get ready to bundle up for your weekend plans as we’ll see unseasonably cool highs along with gusty NW winds that will make it feel even colder. A Freeze Warning goes into effect at midnight and holds until 8 am Saturday for Stafford, and Spotsylvania Co. and Fredericksburg, VA, along with Charles Co., MD and […]

Fredericksburg, VA · 15h

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Where to Find Santa in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania & Stafford

The holiday magic is already in the air, and guess who’s making his list of stops around town? That's right – Santa Claus!. From festive tree lightings and holiday parades to special visits, breakfast dates, and photo opportunities, Santa is already making his rounds through Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. Whether your little ones want to share their Christmas wishes, snap a photo, or simply say hello, we've rounded up places and times to catch the jolly old elf this holiday season. Grab your calendar, bundle up the kiddos, and get ready for a little Christmas magic!

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d