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Convicted Rapist to Serve 30 Years after Girl, 15, Violated

Published February 14, 2025 at 11:25AM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

The Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office posted an announcement: A 53-year-old man who raped a 15-year-old will serve 30 years in prison.

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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Double Murder Investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 14, 2025 at 11:23AM

Kimberly Newcomb, 59, and Charles Childress 61, were killed.

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding the double homicide that took place on January 25, 2025, on Heatherwood Drive.

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Bundled Up and Giving Back: Fredericksburg Prepares for the Coldest Night

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 14, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated February 14, 2025 at 11:56AM

Coldest Night of the Year (Photo | Micah)

Although the area has already braved several winter storms in 2025, Fredericksburg’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is still nine days away.

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Fredericksburg City Council Appoints Susanna Finn to Ward 3 Seat Amid Transparency Concerns

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 5:14PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:15PM

Finn takes the oath of office. [Photo: Fredericksburg City Government]

The Fredericksburg City Council has appointed Susanna Finn to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat following the resignation of Dr. Timothy Duffy earlier this year. The decision was made during a Special Session Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Judge Gordon Willis, Presiding Judge of the Fredericksburg Circuit Court, administered the Oath of Office.

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‘It’s Common Sense’: Prince William County Girls React to Trump’s Sports Order

By Alan Gloss

Published February 13, 2025 at 1:21PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 6:37PM

Four female athletes from Prince William County were among those who attended the February 5, 2025, signing ceremony, where President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports.

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Officials Push for Federal Funding as Manassas Airport Eyes Commercial Service in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 12:54PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 6:37PM

The Manassas Regional Airport is on the verge of a major transformation as it progresses toward becoming a Part 139 certificated airport, a designation that would allow it to offer commercial airline service.

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Police Blotter: Dangerous Driver Detained After Pursuit, Body Found in Car

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 10:56AM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:15PM

A wanted Woodbridge man led police on a high-speed chase down I-95 before being captured by Stafford deputies and Virginia State Police. Gideon Owusu, Jr., 31, faces charges including malicious wounding of a police officer, reckless driving, DUI, and larceny. Meanwhile, deputies responded to a fight at Planet Fitness, fraudulent ATM withdrawals, a hit-and-run, and shoplifting at Dollar General and ABC Store. A mailbox was also vandalized with fireworks.

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Petition Seeks Release of Applications, Notes Related to Fredericksburg City Council’s Ward 3 Vacancy

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 10:11AM

(FXBG Advance) – A Fredericksburg resident has filed a petition asking the Circuit Court to compel the release of applications, notes, and interview questions related to the recent Ward 3 vacancy and to block Council from holding closed meetings to discuss matters related to filling the vacancy.

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‘Snowmen Against Data Centers’: Protesters Push Back on Fredericksburg Development

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 12, 2025 at 11:36PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:14AM

In a unique and chilly demonstration, residents of Fredericksburg gathered Wednesday to protest a proposed data center development near the Rappahannock River by building snowmen.

Organized by the Rappahannock Community Coalition, the “Snowmen Against Data Centers” rally took place just one day after nearly 10 inches of snow blanketed the region. The snowmen were erected on the Mary Washington University Campus, City Hall, and a house off Harrell Road in Stafford County.

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Stefan Boutchyard Brings Fresh Culinary Vision to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 12, 2025 at 10:16PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:15AM

Boutchyard

Fredericksburg’s Riverside Center for the Performing Arts has a new star in its kitchen: Chef Stefan Boutchyard. With experience spanning local restaurants and high-profile catering events—including President Donald Trump’s inauguration—Boutchyard is revamping the dinner theater’s menu. His first creation? A Southern-inspired menu for Heartbreak Hotel, featuring Elvis-themed dishes like cornbread waffles and Viva Las Vegas shrimp cocktail. Looking ahead, he’s planning Mediterranean flavors for Jesus Christ Superstar and launching an interactive sushi-making class. Click the link and read the whole story.

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