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Germanna Community College Closes All Locations on January 6 Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Germanna Community College has announced the closure of all its locations on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to anticipated inclement weather. The announcement on the school’s website states: “Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Germanna locations will be closed on Monday, January 6.”

Serving more than 12,000 students annually, Germanna operates multiple campuses and centers across Virginia, including locations in Fredericksburg, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Stafford, and Caroline. The college provides a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, certifications, and workforce training, to meet the needs of its diverse student body.

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VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Uriah Kiser
Intestate 95 [Photo: VDOT]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Leadership and Board Members

By Dalila Conde
Stafford Economic Development: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced Michelle Caldwell Thompson, owner and President of CTI Real Estate, as the 2025 Chair of the Board.

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Stafford Sheriff’s Office Urges Residents to Report Suspicious Drone Activity

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to report suspicious drone activity after reports of unidentified drones flying over parts of Stafford County, King George County, and Spotsylvania County. The nighttime sightings, reported on December 11, 2024, were made to Stafford’s emergency dispatch center.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Wilbur stated that federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have been informed and are working with local authorities to investigate the incidents. However, descriptions of the drones or their operators have not been provided.

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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash on Patriot Highway

By Aya Karouane
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

Press Release from Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office:

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 1:40 pm, deputies with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Patriot Highway and Orchard Ridge Drive for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Traffic Reconstruction Unit responded to the crash scene. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado operated by William Aimino was traveling north on Patriot Highway, and crossed over the centerline of the roadway into opposing lanes of traffic, causing a head-on crash with a 2005 International flatbed truck. Mr. Aimino was pronounced deceased on the scene and was found to be wearing his seatbelt. Mr. Aimino’s next of kin has been notified. The case is still under investigation by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Traffic Reconstruction Unit. Sheriff Roger Harris and the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office extend their condolences to Mr. Aimino’s family and friends for their loss.

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Woman, 22, in Critical Condition from Spotsylvania Shooting

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene to find the female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, provided “immediate medical attention.” Fire and Rescue transported the female to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical but stable condition.

The case is currently being investigated and does not appear to be a random act of violence, according to the Thursday release. Those with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office by calling 800-928-5822 or 540-582-5822 and visiting them online.

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VDOT Work Zones and Lane Closures: Key Updates for the Fredericksburg District (Dec. 1-7, 2024)

By Potomac Local News

All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.VDOT.Virginia.Gov.

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Spotsylvania Bus Drivers Help a Sick Fox Catch a Ride Back to Health

By Kelly Sienkowski

Several Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) bus drivers noticed a regular visitor with a shabby coat.

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Study: AI and data centers could drive cost of energy up by 70% over 10 years

By Potomac Local News
Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022

(The Center Square) — The average American’s energy bill could increase from 25% to 70% in the next 10 years without intervention from policymakers, according to a new study from Washington, D.C.-based think tank the Jack Kemp Foundation.

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