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Progress on the Stream Restoration Project at Brooks Park

Published July 31, 2023 at 7:30AM

St. Clair Brooks Park in Stafford County, Virginia

Stafford County: “The Environmental Division at Stafford County has been facilitating a stream restoration project at St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park to help prevent erosion. The stream restoration began major construction activities in March 2023.”

“The efforts in the restoration will reduce the amount of sediment and pollutants by arresting the rate of erosion within the channel. The project aims to improve water quality; reestablish a connection between the stream and its natural floodplain; provide better aquatic habitat; and deliver an aesthetically pleasing recreational site for nearby park and disc golf visitors.”

Stafford schools recognized in top 100 of Virginia employers for interns

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 31, 2023 at 7:10AM

Stafford County Public Schools: “The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) Stafford County Public Schools among its 100 recipients of the 2023 Top Virginia Employers for Interns Awards.”

“The annual award recognizes Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to students. Stafford Schools was the only school system to be awarded with this distinction.”

The We Mean Business Awards winners announced

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 31, 2023 at 7:05AM

We Mean Business Award winners

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce held their quarterly Member Meeting July 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Country Club. The We Mean Business Awards were presented to the following recipients.”

“Best Collaboration-Germanna Community College and the Thurman Brisben Center; Most Innovative-Bloomia; Best in Tech-Fredericksburg Technology; Benevolence in Business (a local business with an exceptional brand, a good reputation, and wide community outreach)-Community Bank of the Chesapeake. To learn more about the winners and to view pictures, visit our website here.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 31, 2023 at 6:32AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “A few showers and thunderstorms are possible today and Tuesday. However, most areas will remain dry. Temperatures will remain slightly below normal, and humidity will be relatively low for this time of year.”

FredNats rally twice to topple Pelicans 9-8

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 31, 2023 at 6:28AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats rallied from two separate deficits to take down the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 9-8.”

“It was the Pelicans taking an early lead once again, in the series finale. Andy Garriola came up with a runner on third base in the top of the first, and delivered his 11th RBI of the week to take a 1-0 lead.”

Academy Sports + Outdoors expands to Fredericksburg

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 27, 2023 at 9:17AM

Academy Sports + Outdoors: “Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc (“Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide ‘Fun for All’, will open its first location in Fredericksburg, Va. in the fall of 2023.”

“This is Academy’s second location in Virginia and will be over 77,000 square feet. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.”

Virginia community colleges approve tuition hikes

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 27, 2023 at 9:05AM

Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

The Center Square: “Tuition is increasing at Virginia community colleges for the first time in five years due to a unanimous decision from the State Board of Community Colleges.”

“Virginia’s 23 community colleges are increasing their tuition by $4.61 per credit hour, about 3% of the previous in-state tuition rate. For most of them, tuition will be $158.61 per credit hour for the 2023-24 school year or $2,379.15 for a 15-credit-hour semester. Other mandatory fees will vary, depending on the college.”

Stafford County Sheriff’s report: Fake Geek Squad

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 27, 2023 at 8:55AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “FRAUD: Hope Road, 7/25, 7:16 p.m. Deputy J.J. Suh responded to a fraudulent Geek Squad. The victim advised he made contact with someone posing as Geek Squad for help with his computer.”

“The geeky scammer advised he would refund the victim’s membership, but in doing so claimed he returned too much money to the victim and the victim would have to pay it back by gift cards.”

Driver ‘sat through a green light approximately five times’

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 27, 2023 at 8:45AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “A 23-year-old Fredericksburg man was arrested Sunday morning when he introduced his vehicle to a traffic light pole after consuming three bottles of alcohol.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2023 at 8:20AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds being the greatest threat. High temperatures are also a concern today and a Heat Advisory is in effect.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”