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Getting There: U.S. 17 project nears completion
Regular travelers of the section of U.S. 17 next to the Cosner’s Corner shopping center in Spotsylvania County have been driving through a work zone since November 2020.
Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 18 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states
Powerful storms have killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The storms obliterated homes and destroyed a truck stop where drivers took shelter during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S. Seven deat…
Memorial Day severe storms forecast across VA and NC
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through on Monday.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 27
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Update: Severe T-storm Watch until midnight Sunday night for much of Virginia
Conditions are increasingly favorable for damaging thunderstorms in Virginia during Sunday evening.
Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrike kills 35 in Gaza's Rafah as displaced people are hit
Palestinian medics say an Israeli airstrike has killed at least 22 people when it hit tents for displaced people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. They say “numerous” others are trapped in the flaming debris.
Man accused of cheating in bass fishing tournament near Lake Michigan
The weight of the man's fish was 19.5 pounds — more than 4 pounds greater than any other competitor. The tournament's top prize was $1,300, police said.
What's open and closed on Memorial Day
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Butterflies released in memory of loved ones
Members of the Fredericksburg area chapter of The Compassionate Friends recently held their first butterfly release as 300 painted lady butterflies were set free in memory of children, siblings and grandchildren who have died. Pat Boyd released her butterfly in memory of her granddaughter, M…
Indianapolis 500 delayed as strong storm forces fans to evacuate Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed as a strong storm pushed through the area Sunday, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
At least 15 dead in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after severe weather roars across region
Powerful storms killed at least 11 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where drivers took shelter during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S.
All that 'checkout charity' adds up. Domino's plans $174 million from it for St. Jude hospital
Pizza chain Domino’s is the latest and largest example of philanthropic allies finding success through “checkout charity.”
IDF pounds Gaza as Hamas says captured Israeli soldier
Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city. Meanwhile Hamas claimed to have captured an Israeli soldier during fighting in northern Gaza and released video late Saturday s…
Fast-food prices have skyrocketed. Here's a look at how much they've climbed
Fast food has long been a staple of American diets because it is— or was— so inexpensive.
Local News
Getting There: U.S. 17 project nears completion
Regular travelers of the section of U.S. 17 next to the Cosner’s Corner shopping center in Spotsylvania County have been driving through a work zone since November 2020.
Memorial Day severe storms forecast across VA and NC
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through on Monday.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for May 27
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Prom dress dances through three generations of young women across 65 years
A Virginia man was making soup. He ladled up more than $1M in lottery winnngs.
“I really didn’t expect this to happen!” the winner told lottery officials. “I called my girlfriend, and she didn’t believe me!”
Jewish Israeli student sues UVa, claims school fosters 'virulent antisemitism'
Legal experts say the case likely won't succeed in court, while other Jewish students worry it will place a target on their backs.
Friction with Monticello's new leadership prompts another early exit
Historian FrankCogliano had hoped to stay on at or maybe even lead Monticello one day. He will be leaving June 30.
Solar farm developer cited for western Virginia environmental violations
Energix US will pay a $158,000 fine for violating erosion and sediment control regulations at seven sites.
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Crime
Spotsylvania man convicted for molesting a young girl starting nine years ago
A Spotsylvania man was convicted of two felony charges Thursday for molesting a little girl starting nine years ago.
Stafford man ordered to serve 30 years for repeatedly molesting teenage girl
A Stafford man who repeatedly molested a teenage girl after becoming her legal guardian was ordered Friday to serve 30 years in prison.
Spotsylvania man accused of shooting at wife during a domestic squabble
A Spotsylvania man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly fired shots at his fleeing wife during a domestic altercation, police said.
Spotsylvania man pleads guilty to 2022 robbery in King George in which $126,000 was taken
A Spotsylvania man who got away with $126,000 in cash after robbing a King George store nearly two years ago was ordered Thursday to serve seven years in prison.
Politics
Virginia, venture capital firms in new economic development thrust
Virginia is launching a new multimillion-dollar economic development initiative. It aims to use a federal grant with matching funds from venture capital firms to fund small businesses.
Measure expanding Virginia localities’ speed-limiting authority takes effect July 1
A new Virginia lawwill expand all localities’ speed-reducing authority to include roadways within a business or residential district and state-owned highways.
Youngkin vetoes contraception rights bills, raising veto total to record 201
Gov. Glenn Youngkin added to his record-long list of vetoes, killing 48 measures including those that would add a right to contraception to Virginia law.
