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I-95 southbound reopened after Va hazmat spill

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:24 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - The southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Stafford County have reopened following a crash that stopped traffic until late Friday morning.

This Week in the Civil War

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:04:13 -0400

This Week in The Civil War, for week of Sunday, May 19: Union assaults on Vicksburg, Mississippi

Invasive fish move into Rappahannock River

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:08 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - The northern snakehead fish has moved into the Rappahannock River, and state wildlife officials are hoping to prevent the invasive fish from migrating to other Chesapeake Bay tributary rivers.

MARC, VRE warn of speed restrictions

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:29 -0400

WASHINGTON - Virginia Railway Express and MARC are warning passengers that travel may be slowed by heat-related speed restrictions.

Consultants say Fredericksburg good baseball site

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:29:29 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - A consulting firm says Fredericksburg would be an attractive market for a minor league baseball team.

Stafford County doctor faces 95 charges

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:06:01 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - A Stafford County doctor has been charged with 95 felony counts, including involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient.

Va. FBI agent arrested in wife's shooting death

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:14:14 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - An FBI agent who told police in Virginia that he fatally shot his estranged wife last month has been charged in her death.

Va. FBI agent arrested in wife's shooting death

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:37 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - An FBI agent who told police he fatally shot his estranged wife last month has been charged in her death.

Kaine legislation aimed at protecting battlefields

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:33:12 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is traveling to Slaughter Pen battlefield in Fredericksburg to promote a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the American Battlefield Protection Program.

Fredericksburg to honor George Washington's mother

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:47:06 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - The city of Fredericksburg is honoring George Washington's mom on Mother's Day weekend.

Sentencing of Fredericksburg tax evader postponed

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:33 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - A judge has postponed the sentencing of a Fredericksburg businessman who admitted he hasn't paid personal income taxes for 25 years.

NWS confirms Friday tornado in Fredericksburg

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:34:14 -0400

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Fredericksburg.