Another favorite son The James Madison Museum in Orange yesterday unveiled an exhibit to honor Zachary Taylor, who was a cousin of Madison's. Nov 24, 2008
com - Another favorite son. Another favorite son. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Will inaugural bring bucks to locals? Locals look to cash in on inauguration crowds Nov 22, 2008
From grad students looking to make an extra buck to rental-property managers trying to drum up business in a slow month, plenty of folks in the Fredericksburg area are testing the waters in the market for inauguration visitors who can't find hotel rooms ... Nobody contacted for this article had reported much of a response to ads offering bedrooms around Fredericksburg ... In Fredericksburg, at least, zoning is not a problem. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Slavery Museum revenue, spending increased in 2007 U.S. National Slavery Museum tax return shows organization in the black for 2007 but raised less than $1 million Nov 22, 2008
donated 38 acres within its Celebrate Virginia tourism and retail complex in Fredericksburg for the museum after former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder chose the city as the site for the museum ... Wilder selected Fredericksburg over Jamestown and Richmond as the site for the museum he has envisioned since a visit to Goree Island in West Africa while governor ... In an odd quirk, a travel story recently appeared in more than one online publication suggesting the museum is open and would make an excellent... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Cars damaged in chase Mystery man arrested following Stafford chase Nov 22, 2008
com - Cars damaged in chase. Cars damaged in chase. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Richt says UGA has a lot to play for Nov 22, 2008
I live in Fredericksburg and work in College Park and got to see first hand what Johnson could do with whole lot less talent at Navy. He is the real deal and will build Tech into an ACC power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jurors want 6 years in the beating of friend A Stafford man was found guilty of unlawful wounding and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Nov 21, 2008
A Fredericksburg jury late Wednesday recommended a six-year prison term for a man who left his badly beaten friend lying in the street, then drove away in the victim's Hummer ... Woods and his girlfriend, Sarah Cardoza, drove Martens in the Hummer while Julie Martens rode back to the Fredericksburg area with someone else ... Woods said that by the time they got to the Fredericksburg area, he'd forgotten that he left his Jaguar in a North Stafford commuter lot. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
VIDEO: New wing will open next month at Rappahannock, making it the largest regional jail in the state. Nov 21, 2008
"This is a model to duplicate," said Howell of the way the city of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, Stafford and King George counties are able to work together with the state to fund and use the regional jail ... Stafford sends the most inmates, with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania coming in ahead of King George. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Virginia GM Workers Plea For Federal Bailout ... Nov 21, 2008
The GM plant in Fredericksburg makes clutches that help improve fuel economy in automatic transmissions ... GM buyouts and cutbacks have reduced the Fredericksburg plant's workforce from 300 to 96. (W-USA News, DC)
Man's quest for answers pays off After years of searching and wondering, Spotsylvania County man connects to the family he never knew he had Nov 20, 2008
com - Man's quest for answers pays off. Jenkins hugs his daughter, Paula, after visiting his father's gravesite for the first time. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Eagle who put up high numbers gets hers put up high MULTIMEDIA: For the first time, UMW retires player's basketball jersey. Nov 20, 2008
com - Eagle who put up high numbers gets hers put up high. Eagle who put up high numbers gets hers put up high. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Shirlie Slack has been a local car dealer for more than 40 years Nov 19, 2008
DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS: A 40-year-old family business trying to make a difference by providing people with an easy, pleasant car-buying experience in the Fredericksburg area ... In the early 1980s, we started selling retail in Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
UMW president promises to increase campus diversity UMW President Judy Hample gives state of the university address Nov 18, 2008
She said she hopes to merge business administration and education departments at the Fredericksburg campus and College of Graduate and Professional Studies in Stafford County. Her goal is to create colleges of business administration and education, each with its own dean. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rain doesn't dampen Holiday Laps spirits at VIR Nov 18, 2008
Nate Kern, champion motorcycle racer and VIR fan, brought his team's BMWs from Morton's BMW of Fredericksburg, planning on allowing a lucky raffle winner to ride "two-up" with Nate on his championship bike. The weather prevented that, but the winner received a rain check for any future event Kern attends. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Is there a design flaw at Tidewater Trail and Benchmark Road. Nov 17, 2008
com - New road surface may reduce water pooling and vehicle noise. New road surface may reduce water pooling and vehicle noise. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Witnessing history Inauguration tickets will be hard to find. Nov 16, 2008
com - WITNESSING HISTORY. - EMMANUEL DUNAND/GETTY IMAGES. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Then there were eight? Stafford Supervisor Paul Milde is pushing to add an at-large chairman to the Board of Supervisors Nov 16, 2008
com - Then there were eight. Then there were eight. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Former financial planner starts his own distillery VIDEO: Within earshot of the rush of a fast-moving stream and in the morning shadow of a picturesque mountain, Rick Wasmund cooks up a batch of Wasmund's Single Malt Whisky about once a month. Read the story and view the VIDEO. Nov 15, 2008
com - Giving it his best shot. Sean McCaskey opens a barrel of whiskey. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Click here to read more. Nov 14, 2008
High Occupancy Vehicle lanes outside the Beltway get heavy use--not surprising to any commuters from the Fredericksburg area ... But as recently as last month, the Fredericksburg area's free commuter matching service, GW RideConnect, had received 177 applications. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
PHOTOS: North Stafford and Mountain View were eliminated from the Group AAA state field hockey tournament. Nov 14, 2008
com - A TOUGH, BUT VALIANT ENDING. A TOUGH, BUT VALIANT ENDING. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The election results broke right on deadline for The Free Lance-Star Nov 13, 2008
com - In Obama's victory, no need to hold the presses. In Obama's victory, no need to hold the presses. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Health of Potomac at 'the tipping point' Urban runoff the biggest threat to Potomac River water quality Nov 13, 2008
com - Health of Potomac at 'the tipping point. Health of Potomac at 'the tipping point. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
VDOT to try 'brining' interstate VDOT readies for winter in Fredericksburg with $4.7 million and 500 pieces of snow-removal equipment Nov 11, 2008
VDOT readies for winter in Fredericksburg with $4 ... In the Fredericksburg area, the region is getting eight tanker trucks that can "brine" Interstate 95 from Prince William County to Hanover County before a storm ... The salt brine solution will prevent water from seeping into the pavement's pores and freezing, said David Stanley, VDOT's Fredericksburg Residency administrator. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Pleasant surprise at pump Gas prices fall below $2 a gallon at some Fredericksburg-area gas stations Nov 11, 2008
Gas prices fall below $2 a gallon at some Fredericksburg-area gas stations ... The record-setting summer prices are a distant memory as Fredericksburg-area stations post prices at $1 ... Two stations in Fredericksburg's Central Park area, Wawa and Sheetz, were charging $1. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
VIDEO: Martial arts builds self-confidence as well as self- defense Nov 11, 2008
com - Studio is Champion learn more. Studio is Champion learn more. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Esther F. Jensen Nov 11, 2008
and husband, Earl; two sisters, Ruth Newlin of Johnston, and Elinor Cloe of Davenport; six grandchildren: Kimberly Jensen of Nampa, Idaho, Julia Schwarz of Fredericksburg, Va. Dirk Jensen of Shorewood, Wis. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Drowsy driving kills, and area commuters are at risk because many drive on too little sleep Nov 10, 2008
Fredericksburg sleep specialists are hoping to prevent further tragedies by raising awareness of the problem during national Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. From noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, certified sleep technicians from the Mary Washington Hospital Sleep and Wake Disorders Center will dole out information at the rest stop between Exits 130 and 133 of Interstate 95. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Stafford writer is big name in West Traci Hunter Abramson is a grown woman with one thing in common with Hannah Montana. Like the secret pop star, Abramson also leads something of a double life. Nov 8, 2008
com - Stafford coach also has thriving writing career. Stafford coach also has thriving writing career. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Woman dies at Skydiving Orange Victim died after having a "hard landing," marking two deaths there in a little over a month. Nov 7, 2008
com - Lynchburg woman dies at Skydive Orange. Lynchburg woman dies at Skydive Orange. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
High school football playoff scenarios Nov 7, 2008
com - High School Sports. "If you look at where our program has been, after putting in four years of hard work and dedication, our seniors have got to feel like [a shared district title] would be worth it.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
» DUI database Nov 7, 2008
The following people have been convicted of driving under the influence recently in Fredericksburg area courts. Search by. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Voters out early in big numbers Voters arrived very early to cast the vote. Seventy-six-year-old voted for the first time Nov 6, 2008
Turnout was expected to top 70 percent in the Fredericksburg area. At 6 a.m., the line at the Dawn School in Caroline County's Reedy Church district was through the door and out to the highway. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Republicans win area House seats Republican incumbents Wittman, Cantor win Fredericksburg-area congressional races Nov 6, 2008
Republican incumbents Wittman, Cantor win Fredericksburg-area congressional races ... Democrats occupy both Virginia's Senate seats for the first time since 1970, but Fredericksburg-area congressional races yesterday were dominated by Republicans. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Win by Warner boosts dems' clout Former governor Mark Warner easily defeated another former governor, Jim Gilmore for the U.S. Senate seat. Nov 6, 2008
com - Win by Warner boosts dems' clout. -elect Mark Warner and Sen. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Wallace weighs in on his season, UVa visit Nov 5, 2008
One of the most familiar faces in the recruiting section of Scott Stadium this season has been Fredericksburg (Va. Chancellor running back Dominique Wallace. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
READ THE STORY. Nov 5, 2008
com - Obama makes history. Nation elects first black president. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Nov 4, 2008
john karpiscak, Fredericksburg, Virginia. What the hell kind of tests where they running that it took 3 years- and an accident- to realize it had been sitting in sand the whole time. (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
Polls open 'til 7 p.m. A federal judge yesterday refused to change Virginia voting procedures after hearing an NAACP complaint that election officials are unprepared for high voter turnout. Nov 4, 2008
The weather in the Fredericksburg area will be rainy with temperatures in the 60s ... (Stafford, Fredericksburg, the Northern Neck and parts of Spotsylvania, Caroline and Fauquier). (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Road work coming Construction begins in 30 to 60 days to widen Bragg Road and a small section of Fall Hill Avenue from two to four lanes. Nov 4, 2008
This unofficial Fredericksburg--Spotsylvania connector road is also lined with homes, businesses and houses of worship ... The widening will start slightly north of River Road in Fredericksburg and end at Route 3 in Spotsylvania, a distance just under a mile ... Henderson Construction Co. has been recommended to build the project, said David Stanley, administrator of VDOT's Fredericksburg Residency. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Family continues to seek justice for Justine Culpeper teacher remembered two years after her mysterious death Nov 4, 2008
com - Family continues to seek justice for Justine. Family continues to seek justice for Justine. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Council spends $10K at meeting Council members say VML a worthwhile trip, even in tight budget year Nov 3, 2008
Fredericksburg City Council members have been talking for more than a year now about the pressures that the regional economic slowdown has put on city finances. For three days in Norfolk last month, they talked to their counterparts in cities all over the state and heard from Gov. Tim Kaine about the similar budget problems facing the state and local governments. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Returns may give early hints So finally, it's almost over. After months of campaigns, television ads, rallies, conventions and endless news stories, the presidential election will--if all goes well--be decided tonight. Nov 3, 2008
" The Free Lance-Star will provide complete next-day coverage of tomorrow's presidential and congressional elections, but our Web site and radio station will offer continuous updates as events unfold. Here's how you can stay on top of the news as it happens: WFLS-93.3 FM Reporters will provide the latest from the polls beginning around 6 tomorrow morning. Tune in for election results starting at 8 p.m. FREDERICKSBURG.COM Beginning at 7 a.m., look for news updates, live blogging and photos from... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The FLS surveyed local registrars about their preparations, as well as advice for voters on the big day. Nov 3, 2008
" THERE HAVE BEEN RUMORS CIRCULATING THAT ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL NOT BE COUNTED IF A CANDIDATE IS WINNING BY A LARGE MARGIN. ARE THESE RUMORS TRUE? No, all absentee ballots will be counted after 7 p.m. on Election Day, provided they are either postmarked by Oct. 28 or cast in person by Nov. 1. IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD NOT BRING TO THE POLLS? T-shirts, buttons, stickers or any other promotional materials supporting one particular candidate are not allowed within 40 feet of any polling location.... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
VRE has no immediate plans for bag searches, and right-turn-on-red question on Harrison Road Nov 3, 2008
com - Metro riders may see bags inspected by the police. Metro riders may see bags inspected by the police. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Palin Returns To Virginia | WUSA9.com | Washi... Nov 2, 2008
(AP) -- Sarah Palin has completed a stop in Fredericksburg as the Republican vice presidential candidate heads for her third and final stop in Virginia. Palin spoke to thousands of supporters Monday in Fredericksburg, repeating many of the themes she stressed during her first stop in Leesburg ... Palin spoke to thousands of supporters Monday in Fredericksburg and Leesburg. (W-USA News, DC)
McCain backers lavish love on mom, son Roberta McCain, John McCain's mother, makes a stop in Stafford County Nov 1, 2008
com - McCain backers lavish love on mom and son. Roberta McCain talks to volunteers and staffers at the local campaign headquarters of her son, Republican presidential nominee John McCain. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Campaign ends outside polls It's up to local voting officials how to enforce ban on buttons, stickers, T-shirts at polling places Nov 1, 2008
In Fredericksburg, voters who insist on wearing political attire will be given an optical-scan ballot on which to vote outside the polling room. Election officials from both major parties will accompany the voter and witness the insertion of the ballot into the scanning machine, said Juanita Pitchford, the city's registrar. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
GOP's long Virginia ride tested by demographics Nov 1, 2008
"I don't like (Obama's) tax agenda, I don't like his socialist agenda, I don't like his big government agenda, I don't like his stand on the gun laws, I don't like his stand on abortion,' " Wayne Mills, 61, a Fredericksburg retiree, said. "I don't like his associations with former terrorists and unrepentant terrorists.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Area wants more trails Area requests state assistance on pedestrian, trail projects Oct 31, 2008
Local governments and a land trust are asking the state to help pay for new trail and pedestrian improvements in the Fredericksburg area. The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has endorsed $2 ... A Fredericksburg application for $175,000 to expand the Cowan Boulevard Connector Trail. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Saturday deadline for early voting Tomorrow is the last day to vote absentee in-person for the 2008 presidential and general election. Oct 31, 2008
com - Tomorrow is the last day for early voting in state deadline today. Tomorrow is the last day for early voting in state deadline today. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Candidates, Surrogates Plan Final Stops In Virginia (12:12 a.m.) Oct 31, 2008
11 a.m. JOHN MCCAIN 'S MOTHER, ROBERTA MCCAIN - To campaign for her son in Virginia with stops in Mechanicsville, Fredericksburg and Woodbridge. Location: Hanover County Victory Office, 9502 Chamberlayne Road Suite 12, Mechanicsville. (WTVR.com, VA)
Family Sues Hospital Over Locked Bathroom Death Oct 31, 2008
"I don't know if my husband suffered due to those 21 minutes, I don't know," says his widow, from her daughter's home in Fredericksburg. She's seeking damages for such things as wrongful death and mental anguish, pain and grief, loss of companionship and parental care, lost wages and funeral expenses. (W-USA News, DC)
Man wants jail time reduced Man seeking "justice" from unfair sentence Oct 30, 2008
com - Man wants jail time reduced. Man wants jail time reduced. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Palin draws Democrats with rallying cry Oct 29, 2008
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia (CNN) -- Lula Easterling and her friend Bill Hardenburgh have voted Democrat all their lives. But browsing through a pile of Sarah Palin t-shirts, baseball caps and other merchandise as they wait to gain access to the Republican vice-presidential candidate's campaign rally in Fredericksburg, the pair admit next week they will be casting their votes elsewhere ... A small town halfway between Washington DC and Richmond that was the focus of a series of bloody battles... (CNN -- International)
AP: Palin Promises to Work With Israel's Ambassador Oct 29, 2008
At a later stop in Fredericksburg, Palin appeared before thousands of supporters who began arriving hours before gates opened to spectators. An overflow crowd watched her address broadcast on a large screen. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
John McCain's Mom to Campaign in Virginia (5:45am) Oct 29, 2008
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA ... WHERE: Fredericksburg Regional Victory Office ... Fredericksburg, VA 22406. (WTVR.com, VA)
Virginia, A Must For McCain, Leaning Blue Oct 29, 2008
Cruz and Daisy Monserrate drove almost 60 miles just to see Sarah Palin in Fredericksburg, Va ... The Palin rally in Fredericksburg, by contrast, drew about 6,000, though the cold, drizzly weather was likely a factor. (Investors Business Daily)
Sarah Palin, still rockin' the right Oct 28, 2008
Palin didn't stick around long to shake hands, pose for pictures or chat with well-wishers; her motorcade had to zip down the highway to Fredericksburg, in slightly redder Spotsylvania County, before winding up the Virginia tour in even safer GOP territory outside Roanoke. There aren't many days left for her and McCain to turn things around. (Salon)
Study looks at the safety of booster seats GETTING THERE: When will the traffic signal appear at Old Plank Road and Harrison Road? And why was the speed limit changed on State Route 218 Oct 27, 2008
Work to widen Bragg Road to four lanes between Carl D. Silver Parkway and State Route 3 near the Spotsylvania-Fredericksburg line will start in mid-November. Anyone can attend a public information meeting on the project from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center ... The design plans for the traffic signal were reconfigured, said Tina Bundy, VDOT spokeswoman for the Fredericksburg District. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Lot-size change pitched Supervisors and planning commissioners meet tomorrow to discuss several major proposals Oct 27, 2008
com - LOT-SIZE CHANGE PITCHED. LOT-SIZE CHANGE PITCHED. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Palin in Battleground Virginia Monday Oct 27, 2008
Her second scheduled stop is in Fredericksburg at Hurkamp Park, and she plans to finish her Virginia swing with a stop in Salem at the Salem Football Stadium. The northern Virginia region has taken center stage over the last few weeks as both candidates race to win the battleground state. (ABC 7 News, DC)
City streets surrounding Hurkamp Park will be closed early Monday because of the noon rally for VP candidate Sarah Palin. Oct 26, 2008
The closings will begin at 7 a.m., when most streets within about two blocks of Hurkamp Park will be closed, Fredericksburg City Manager Phillip Rodenberg said ... Fredericksburg Public Works Director Doug Fawcett said downtown visitors and rally-goers will be allowed into the closed street areas on foot, but cars will not be permitted after 7 a.m. ... FREDericksburg Regional Transit will be providing additional service Monday because of the rally. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Virginia has a role Zeroing in on the presidential election in Fredericksburg region Oct 26, 2008
Zeroing in on the presidential election in Fredericksburg region ... FREDERICKSBURG HAS TRADITIONALLY VOTED DEMOCRATIC ... In sharp contrast to their neighbors, Fredericksburg voters haven't voted for a Republican presidential candidate since George H.W. Bush won the city in 1988. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Countdown to Election Day Oct 24, 2008
Palin in Virginia (Loudon County, Fredericksburg, Roanoke). McCain in Pottsville, Penn. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
VIDEO: A local woman knit her entire vow renewal wedding, from the invitations to the tux to the wedding dress. Oct 24, 2008
Tonks and husband Mark share a non-knitting moment outside their Fredericksburg home ... Now 29 and living in Fredericksburg, she's a long way from that Wisconsin halfway house. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Palin's rally here scheduled for noon Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's campaign rally in Fredericksburg will begin at noon Monday, the McCain-Palin campaign announced yesterday. Oct 24, 2008
Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's campaign rally in Fredericksburg will begin at noon Monday, the McCain-Palin campaign announced yesterday. The rally is planned for Hurkamp Park, which is bounded by Prince Edward, William and George streets in downtown Fredericksburg ... The Fredericksburg area McCain campaign office is located at 150 Riverside Drive, Suite 213, off U.S. 17 in Stafford County. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
