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Late-game surge lifts Fredericksburg

Published July 7, 2023 at 9:19AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals used another late-game rally to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 8-4.

“It was a quick start for the FredNat offense in the top of the second inning. Branden Boissiere doubled to begin the frame, then Roismar Quintana reached on an infield single. Blake Klassen drew a walk, too, loading the bases with no outs. Wilmer Perez then lined the first pitch of his AB for a single to give the FredNats a 1-0 lead. A pair of productive outs by John McHenry and Johnathon made it a three-run inning for Fredericksburg.”

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Locust Shade Park presents upcoming reptile show

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 7, 2023 at 9:00AM

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Locust Shade Park will hold a reptile show as a part of their “Reptile World” program at the park’s amphitheater at 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle.

The “Reptile World” program was made to introduce reptiles from around the world to the audience. Its main goal is to increase students’ interest, connection, and awareness of the natural world and its reptilian species.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 7, 2023 at 8:45AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Humid but seasonable weather continues today with a little greater coverage of showers and storms this afternoon and evening. Unsettled conditions will continue for the weekend, with Sunday featuring the highest storm chances.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4 pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4 pm and 5 pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

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This week’s Dean’s List

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 7, 2023 at 7:00AM

[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

Natalie Allan of Dale City has been named to the Dean’s List at John Carroll University for the Spring 2023 semester.

The following students from the area have been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2023 semester.

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Regional airport could add commercial services, increase flights to capital region

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 6, 2023 at 3:36PM

The Center Square: “It’s uncertain how a May bill proposing further deregulation of Reagan National Airport will fare, but there are other efforts currently underway in Virginia that could offer more options for travelers to the capital region.”

“Manassas Regional Airport is discussing a possible expansion with airport management company Avports that would allow it to start offering commercial flights. Avports would lease the airport grounds and build a 35,000-square-foot addition, which could ultimately facilitate up to 30 commercial passenger flights per day.”

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Robbie Perry named Fredericksburg Nationals GM

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 6, 2023 at 1:12PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals are thrilled to announce Robbie Perry as the new General Manager of the club. Perry was promoted to Interim General Manager after the departure of Nick Hall in early May, but will now move forward leading the day-to-day business operations of the FredNats.”

“The Silber family [team owner] expressed their excitement at having Perry assume the helm of the club.”

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Truck driver charged in double fatal crash; 78K pounds beer spilled

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 6, 2023 at 12:30PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police continues to investigate a fatal three-vehicle crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred Wednesday (July 5) at 4:42 a.m. on Interstate 95 at the 136-mile marker.”

“A 2022 Freightliner tractor-trailer was traveling northbound in the center lane when it attempted to change lanes into the right lane and collided with a northbound 2014 Nissan Altima. The impact caused both vehicles to veer into the left lane where they collided with a northbound 2010 Subaru Forrester. All three vehicles continued off the left side of the roadway and collided with the guardrail before the tractor-trailer overturned on top of the Nissan and Subaru.”

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