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Value City Furniture Opens in Central Park

Published January 29, 2025 at 2:24PM

Value City Furniture has opened its new store at 1731 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center. The company relocated its former store at 3545 Plank Road in Spotsylvania County, reports the Fredericksburg Free Press.

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Fairfax County casino bill advances to full Senate for first time

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2025 at 2:22PM

The push to allow a casino in Fairfax County has officially entered new territory, FFXnow.com reports.

After tabling similar legislation proposed by state Sen. Dave Marsden (D-35) last year, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 9-6 this morning (Tuesday) to report Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell’s (D-34) bill to add the county to Virginia’s list of eligible casino hosts to the full chamber.

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Artist Reception, William Kennedy “Beyond the Surface”

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2025 at 2:00PM

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American Drengr Krav Maga Trunk or Treat Bash

October 24, 2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm

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Fredericksburg

Local Musicians Gather for Eric Becker Memorial Concert to Benefit SPCA

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 29, 2025 at 11:30AM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 1:36PM

On Saturday, February 1, local musicians and bands are gathering at Strangeways Brewing for the Eric Becker Memorial Concert benefiting the Fredericksburg SPCA.

A member of Radar Theory, bandmate Johnny Boothe said Becker was known for being genuinely caring to everyone in his life. He “loved his friends, his family, and his wife Kathleen deeply,” Boothe said.

Becker and Boothe met in 2021 at an Adventure Brewery Open Mic night and decided to form a band called Radar Theory.

In the fall of 2022, Becker noticed chest pain during a rehearsal and went to the hospital a few days later. He was diagnosed with cancer and began aggressive treatment immediately. Becker had several months of treatment and seemed to be doing well for a few months in 2023 before his cancer returned.
A member of Radar Theory, bandmate Johnny Boothe said Becker was known for being genuinely caring to everyone in his life. He “loved his friends, his family, and his wife Kathleen deeply,” Boothe said.

Becker and Boothe met in 2021 at an Adventure Brewery Open Mic night and decided to form a band called Radar Theory.

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Declining Enrollment in Prince William Prompts Redistricting, New High School Plans

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2025 at 11:06AM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 1:36PM

Woodbridge Senior High School, at 3001 Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge.

As Prince William County grapples with shifting enrollment patterns, declining birth rates, and increasing school capacity concerns, school leaders are moving forward with plans to open the county’s 14th high school in the 2029-30 school year. The new school, which may feature specialized programs such as robotics and drone labs, is intended to relieve overcrowding in central and eastern Prince William County high schools, including Colgan, Freedom, and Woodbridge. However, with fewer students entering the school system than graduating, the long-term necessity of the new school and countywide redistricting remains a topic of debate. During a school board work session on January 15, officials discussed the declining birth rates and shifting population dynamics shaping school planning. According to data from the Virginia Department of Health, Prince William County recorded 5,761 births last year, a significant drop compared to previous years. The current enrollment pyramid shows a stark difference, with 1,600 fewer students entering kindergarten than those graduating from 12th grade.

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A Dragon, 6 Bears, and Strangeways Help Fredericksburg’s Beer Scene Hit a High Mark

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 29, 2025 at 9:45AM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 1:36PM

Red Dragon Brewery in Fredericksburg

Red Dragon, 6 Bears & A Goat, Highmark, and Strangeways – Fredericksburg’s local breweries have helped the city earn a nomination for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Town Beer Scenes. Staunton is the only other Virginia city on the list.

The city said the nomination celebrates the area’s craft beer culture and recognizes the community of brewers and craft beer enthusiasts. Josh Summits, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the city, said, “This nomination is a testament to the hard work of our local breweries and the support of our community. We invite everyone to cast their votes daily and help us showcase Fredericksburg’s exceptional beer culture to the nation.”

The Fredericksburg area, including Stafford and Spotsylvania, is home to 12 breweries, and a new dog park with a taphouse expected to open this year. Stafford is home to World Beer Cup winner Barley Naked and the newly opened Laudenbach Brewing. The Fredericksburg Area Beer Trail marks the breweries, located in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and Stafford and offers a Passport visitors can have stamped at each participating brewery.

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Prince William school officials review redistricting proposal in Brentsville area

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 28, 2025 at 9:51PM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 1:36PM

The Prince William County School Board is considering a proposal that would redistrict three new residential developments in the Brentsville District due to overcrowding at The Nokesville School, Insidenova.com reports.

The School Board in November directed division staff to develop a redistricting proposal related to the three developments. The division brought the proposal to the board at its Jan. 22 meeting.

The three developments – Bristow Corner, Bristow Crossing and Thomas Farm at Bristow Station – have already been approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and would be districted to The Nokesville School.

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Educational baby showers a hit at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 28, 2025 at 9:49PM

Flanked by UVA Health-branded bags filled with pregnancy supplies beside a table of neatly-aligned cupcakes, nurse Teresa Baltuano-Post addressed a crowd of expectant mothers and their families, alternating between English and Spanish, Insidenova.com reports.

“I’ve been doing the baby shower for about 24 years,” Baltuano-Post told InsideNoVa. “The goal … is to educate our moms and to make sure they know what to do when they need to come to the hospital.”

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Wake-Up Weather: Windy Wednesday Ahead

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 28, 2025 at 9:37PM

Get ready for a windy Wednesday across the region, as conditions are expected to be quite blustery throughout the day. The National Weather Service is forecasting a more widespread wind event, with gusts reaching between 40-50 mph in most areas, except for parts of central Virginia and southern Maryland.

Wind Advisory in Effect