Author: Kelly Sienkowski

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Train Derailment Under Investigation: Updates from CSX, Amtrak

By Kelly Sienkowski

Fredericksburg police have confirmed reports of a derailed train in downtown Fredericksburg, near the city’s train station. 

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Stafford Education Foundation to Host Tenth Annual Golf Tournament

By Kelly Sienkowski

s the Stafford Education Foundation (SEF) approaches the 10th anniversary of its annual fundraising golf tournament, the organization continues to enhance educational opportunities for students and educators in Stafford County Public Schools.

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Passed Out Man in Car Blocking Driveway Ends with Police Struggle, Charges

By Kelly Sienkowski

Updated 1 p.m. Friday, July 19 — A Spotsylvania man faces multiple charges after being found passed out in a car with controlled substances in South Stafford. Despite attempts to flee and resist arrest, deputies subdued him with OC spray. They took him to the hospital for evaluation before taking him into custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

A Spotsylvania man collected a plethora of charges during an incident in South Stafford yesterday afternoon. On July 18th at 3:14 p.m. Deputy D.S. Jett and Deputy C.S. Harding responded to Argyle Heights subdivision for an unknown medical emergency. A resident had contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report a stranger passed out in a black Chevy Impala completely blocking the ingress and egress to her residence. The deputies observed the 46-year-old male passed out behind the wheel with suspected controlled substances next to him.

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Hood Drive in Spotsylvania County Reopens to Two-Way Traffic on July 19

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Hood Drive and Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania

Route 636 (Hood Drive) in Spotsylvania County will reopen to two-way traffic on the morning of Friday, July 19.

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Health

Mary Washington Hospital Recognized as High Performing by U.S. News

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Mary Washington Hospital

Mary Washington Hospital has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 11 adult procedures and conditions in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings.

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Fredericksburg

New Vietnamese Sandwich and Coffee Shop Opening Soon in Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski
Photo: Ann Weed

Paris Banh Mi Café & Bakery will be opening in the next couple weeks in Fredericksburg.

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Police Seize Cash, Cocaine, and Weapons in Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski
Tai'eric Lewis

An investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Fredericksburg Police Department, Virginia State Police, Spotsylvania Narcotic Crimes and the FBI, resulted in the arrest of Tai’eric Lewis on multiple charges.

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Elite Women’s Health Providers Join Mary Washington Healthcare

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Mary Washington Healthcare has announced that providers from Elite Women’s Health will join its healthcare system.

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Stafford County Ranks Third in National Digital Counties Survey

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Stafford County announced its third-place finish in the 2024 Digital Counties Survey for the 150,000-249,999 population category; Arlington won first place.

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Business

Fredericksburg Sauce Maker Always Flavored to be Sold in Food Lion Stores

By Kelly Sienkowski

Always Flavored, which just relocated its restaurant to the heart of downtown Fredericksburg, will now have its custom sauces available in Food Lion stores.

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