Fredericksburg City Public Schools to end mask mandate in March
Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that students will no longer be required to wear masks in FCPS buildings beginning March 1.
Virginia teacher arrested for ‘online relationship’ with child
A Fredericksburg teacher is facing charges for an alleged inappropriate relationship he had with a child online.
Fredericksburg woman murdered by roommate who told cops she committed suicide, police say
A man is under arrest after police say he killed his roommate and tried to cover it up by telling officers she committed suicide.
2 Fredericksburg-area schools shift to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
Shots fired into apartment leave 3 hurt in Fredericksburg
Authorities say three people were hospitalized after shots were fired into an apartment late Monday in Fredericksburg.
Judge says defiant Fredericksburg restaurant that broke COVID-19 rules can stay open, according to attorney
A judge has determined that a Fredericksburg restaurant can stay open, despite repeatedly refusing to follow Virginia’s COVID-19 guidelines, according to an attorney.
Fredericksburg restaurant under fire for breaking COVID-19 rules
There is a new twist in the fight between Virginia officials and a restaurant that refuses to obey COVID-19 rules.
Stafford County police investigate early morning shooting in Fredericksburg area
Authorities in Stafford County say an early morning shooting prompted heavy police presence in the Fredericksburg area Thursday.
Charges dropped against Spotsylvania County teen in corpse defilement case
Charges have been dropped against a Spotysvlania County teen who was charged with defiling a dead body, according to the sheriff’s office.
Fredericksburg woman’s co-worker planted cameras in her bathrooms, police say
A Fredericksburg man is facing a number of charges after he allegedly planted cameras in a woman’s bathrooms, according to police.
Spotsylvania County restaurant owner says he’s staying open after license suspended for COVID-19 violations
Health officials in Spotsylvania County suspended a Virginia restaurant's license for failing to comply with COVID-19 rules but the owner says he's staying open anyway.
Virginia woman stabbed victim ‘multiple times,’ Fredericksburg police say
A 21-yer-old Caroline County woman is facing a felony charge after she allegedly stabbed another woman multiple times Monday evening in Fredericksburg.
Victim in critical condition after Fredericksburg stabbing attack
A woman is in critical condition after she was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Fredericksburg executive director of Office on Youth charged with sex crimes involving a minor
Fredericksburg’s executive director of the Office on Youth is facing multiple felony charges including sex crimes involving an underage victim.
Fredericksburg slave sale block set to be displayed in museum, with context
A 176-year-old stone block that was used for slave auctions in Virginia will go on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, with signs explaining the context of recent protests against racial injustice that left it covered in graffiti.
Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas
Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stafford County man who pulled knife over taco complaint gets one year
A Fredericksburg man who pulled out a knife and lunged at restaurant employees during a dispute over a taco will spend a year behind bars.
Fredericksburg police implementing new reforms
In Northern Virginia, reform is underway at the Fredericksburg Police Department – where the chief is releasing their “8 Can’t Wait” list of reforms, and holding a series of community meetings to discuss changes.
Northern Virginia tattoo shop offers free cover-ups for racist tattoos
The owner at a tattoo shop in Northern Virginia is offering free cover ups for racially insensitive and controversial tattoos including confederate flag tattoos, racist symbols and more.
City of Fredericksburg removes 176-year-old slave auction block
A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed from a Virginia city’s downtown.