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Tara Durant Launches Bid to Unseat Eugene Vindman in Virginia’s 7th District

Published June 20, 2025 at 9:00AM

Delegate Tara Durant (R-Fredericksburg, Stafford)

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Virginia State Senator Tara Durant (R) announced her campaign for Congress on June 18, 2025, setting up a high-stakes showdown with incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman (D) in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

“As a mom, Marine wife, and conservative fighter, I’ve spent my life standing up for faith, family, and freedom,” Durant said in her announcement. “As a State Senator, I partnered with Governor Glenn Youngkin to cut taxes, back the blue, and fight back against the far-left agenda. Now I’m running for Congress to take that same fight to Washington and work with President Trump to secure our border, fully fund our police, end the reckless spending, and restore common-sense leadership.”

On Target: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Launches Indoor Firearms Facility

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 19, 2025 at 1:15PM

Director Harvey at RRCJA

The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy (RRCJA) will soon open a new indoor firearms training facility on Lee Hill Drive, a significant addition to its training capabilities. The 9,000-square-foot space in a renovated warehouse next door to the academy includes 14 shooting lanes, a classroom, a cleaning and storage area, and full indoor pistol training capabilities.

“It’ll give us the ability to send all recruits for firearms training more than just one week,” said Academy Director Michael Harvey. “Refreshers and support training will be easier to arrange.”

Char-Grilled Cravings: Habit Burger Fires Up in Spotsylvania

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 19, 2025 at 9:30AM

Saturday's soft opening

On Saturday, over 200 people stood in line to check out a new habit: Habit Burger launched its first of three soft openings before opening the new Chancellor’s Crossing store on Wednesday.

The California-based company’s char-grilled burgers are the star of a menu that also features chicken, sandwiches, and unusual side dishes. The new Spotsylvania location is the company’s fifth in Virginia, joining Richmond, Chantilly, Virginia Beach, and Ashburn.

Whiskey Tango-6 Rocks Fundraiser for Kids with Cancer

By Potomac Local News

Published June 19, 2025 at 7:30AM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Local hard rock band Whiskey Tango-6 brought music and heart to a special cause this weekend.

The band performed at the third annual “Burn Rubber to Help Another” fundraiser on June 14 at Dominion Raceway and Entertainment. The event, organized by teen race car driver Mini Tyrrell through his nonprofit Mini’s Mission, hosted 30 families with children battling cancer from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Children’s National Hospital. Funds raised go toward research, awareness, and support for families navigating childhood cancer.

BREAKING NEWS: I-95 Closed at Route 3 in Fredericksburg Due to Downed Power Lines

By Potomac Local News

Published June 16, 2025 at 12:10PM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes of Interstate 95—both northbound and southbound—are shut down at Exit 130 (Route 3/Plank Road) following an incident involving downed power lines, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Officials say the closure is due to live power lines lying across the highway. “I-95 NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND: All lanes are closed at Exit 130 (Route 3) due to downed power lines,” VDOT said in a statement. “Expect major delays due to stopped traffic and use alternate routes.”

Weekly Traffic Alerts: Here’s Where You’ll Hit Construction This Week

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2025 at 11:20AM

STAFFORD, Va. – If you’re driving through Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, or along I-95 this week, expect delays due to overnight paving, bridge repairs, road closures, and resurfacing projects. Here’s a roundup of major traffic impacts you should know about:

Interstate 95 Northbound

‘I Saw One Giant Black Paw’: Spotsylvania Resident Recounts Backyard Bear Encounter

By Mike Salmon

Published June 10, 2025 at 3:00PM

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Spotsylvania resident Barbara Ucman was working in her garden when she heard commotion across the fence. She thought it was a dog, and but then, to her surprise, she saw a bear paw grip the top of her wood fence.

Upcoming Traffic Impacts on I-95, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg Areas

By Potomac Local News

Published June 9, 2025 at 1:15PM

Interstate 95 Southbound

Spotsylvania County

Kalahari Resorts Marks Milestone in $900M Spotsylvania Project: “This site is a 12”

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2025 at 9:00AM

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Kalahari Resorts & Conventions celebrated a key construction milestone on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as CEO Todd Nelson, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R), and state and local leaders gathered at the future site of Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark to tout the project’s progress and economic promise.

Held at the towering 11-story construction site off I-95 in Spotsylvania County, the event marked a symbolic step toward the opening of Kalahari’s fifth and most expansive resort, scheduled for November 12, 2026.

River Rescue Teams Run Drill This Weekend—Here’s What to Know

By Potomac Local News

Published June 3, 2025 at 10:13AM

Stafford fire and rescue crews at Historic Port of Falmouth Beach Park. [Potomac Local News]

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Area residents may notice a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and personnel along the Rappahannock River this weekend, but it’s not a real emergency—it’s a planned water rescue training exercise.

RIVEREX 2025 kicks off Friday, June 6, and runs through Saturday, June 7. The large-scale drill will simulate swift water rescues across more than 20 miles of the river and include live-action scenarios designed to test emergency crews’ readiness, coordination, and response tactics.