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Fredericksburg, RVA regions lead state in decline in new home listings

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia REALTORS: “According to the June 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, at the end of June, there were 16,246 active listings on the market throughout the state. This is 3,129 fewer listings than last year, more than a 16% reduction.”

“The supply is tight in most parts of Virginia and fewer sellers are listing their homes. New listings in June fell 25% from last year to just 12,135, the lowest June level in more than ten years. The largest decline in supply occurred in Northern Virginia, the Fredericksburg region, and parts of the Richmond Metro Area.

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

By Uriah Kiser

 

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Some lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible today, mainly along and east of I-95. Behind the cold front, expect lower humidity into the weekend. Next week brings renewed thunderstorm chances & more heat & humidity.”

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Stafford 12-year-old received inappropriate Snapchat messages

By Amelia Breeden
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “CRIMINAL ACTIVITY – North Stafford, 7/19, 8:02 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn responded to a complaint involving criminal activity on Snapchat.”

“A parent reported her 12-year-old daughter had received inappropriate messages from an adult male over the social media app and the suspect had sent an illicit photo. The incident is under investigation. Parents are reminded to speak with their children about the dangers of social media and monitor their child’s activity on social media sites.”

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Stafford Schools earns American Heart Association’s Heart of Gold award

By Madina Habib

Stafford Schools: “The American Heart Association presented Stafford County Public Schools with the Heart of Gold School District award for its participation in the school-based Kids Heart Challenge program. The division is the largest in Virginia with 100 percent participation in the program.”

“I am so proud to partner with the American Heart Association and help lead the state in offering lifesaving programs to every student and every family in our community,” said Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Stafford Schools Superintendent. The Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge programs provide instruction in the Warning Signs of Stroke and the Steps to Hands-Only CPR; two critical skills that absolutely save lives.”

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Andrews to be keynote for 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

By Madina Habib

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.”

“The business community comes together to honor and thank our region’s first responders for their outstanding contributions to our safety and well-being. “

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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “It’s a warm & humid sunrise this with temps in the upper 60s & low to mid-70s. Highs today will push into the mid to upper 80s & low 90s with a spotty afternoon shower or t-storm. More organized t-storm activity & heavy rain arrive tonight-early Friday AM.”

“Today: Isolated showers between 2 pm and 5 pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around six mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

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FredNats two-hit Augusta in 3-0 Win

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “Jarlin Susana and the Fredericksburg bullpen held the Augusta Greenjackets to just a pair of base hits in a 3-0 win.”

“Fredericksburg got on the board first, with a pair of two-out knocks in the top of the second inning. Wilmer Perez bashed a double off the wall in center field to put himself in scoring position, then John McHenry singled into right field to plate Perez and give the Freddies a 1-0 lead.”

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PLN interns meet Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser
[Left to right: Madina Habib, Jacqueline Vontersch, Amelia Breeden, and PLN Founder and Publisher Uriah Kiser. Back row: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin]

My interns, Amelia Breeden and Madina Habib of Osbourn High School and Jacqueline Vontersch of Elon University, a Woodbridge native, joined me at the ribbon cutting of RapidFlight. The firm uses 3-D printers to make unmanned aerial drones and announced a $5 million expansion, adding more than 100 new employees.

The student interns spoke with the governor, who encouraged them to pursue their studies in school and in local journalism. More than 200 people attended the event, which allowed the interns to photograph and meet other business leaders and elected officials from their community.

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Long ball burns FredNats in 6-2 loss

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Greenjackets blasted three home runs in a 6-2 win over Fredericksburg in the first game of the week.”

“After a scoreless first inning, Augusta drew first blood in the bottom of the second. Andrew Keck roped a one-out double into left field, then Jose Dilone followed with a double of his own to give the Greenjackets a one run lead.”

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