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Screaming Match at Walmart: Customer Threatens Employees, Ends Up in Jail

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Deputies responded to Walmart after a woman screamed at random shoppers and threatened employees. Despite resisting, she was detained and charged with disorderly conduct, ending her outburst behind bars.

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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 County Looking to Recognize Parks Volunteers

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Stafford County seeks nominations for the Florence D. Helms Award, celebrating volunteer contributions to youth and parks. Deadline: January 31, 2025.

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Report: Data Centers Could Triple Energy Demands If Unconstrained

By Jazbia Chaudhry

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission released its long awaited report on data centers Monday, detailing the expected soaring energy demands and large economic benefits of the industry ahead of the 2025 General Assembly session.

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Virginia Department of Transportation Hotspots in the Fredericksburg District

By Rosa Rivera
[Photo: Virginia Department of Transportation on Facebook]

Lane closures, construction, and repair projects are scheduled across various highways and local roads in the Fredericksburg District, including sections of I-95, Route 1, and Route 17.

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Gingerbread Time Travelers: Ferry Farm’s Sweetest Show Yet

By Jazbia Chaudhry
[Image: Jamie Lee ]

Ferry Farm’s 38th Annual Gingerbread Contest features creative, time-themed edible masterpieces. Exhibit runs through December 30—don’t miss the fun!

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Stafford Schools Raise $27,000 to Fight Hunger

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Stafford County high school bands raise $27,593 and collect 3,778 pounds of food, providing 58,333 meals for local families in need.

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OmniRide Announces Service Changes Effective December 9

By Dalila Conde

OmniRide will introduce significant service changes starting Monday, December 9, affecting all Express, Metro Express, and Local routes.

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Sheriff’s Report: Roommate Brawl Ends with a Jail Upgrade

By Jazbia Chaudhry

When an unprovoked punch landed one roommate in cuffs, his new living arrangement came with bars and a fresh bunkmate at Rappahannock Regional Jail

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Interstate 66 Closures Begin Sunday

By Aya Karouane
While driving through this confusing interchange at I-66 and I-495, it’s appropriate to play “Flight of the Bumblebee,” on the stereo with the volume up.

From Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, multiple I-66 ramps will be closed overnight, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for drainage work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. Drivers should follow signed detours, and all work is weather and schedule dependent.

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