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Work set to start on harmful algae in Lake Anna

The 13,000-acre manmade Lake Anna, which cools the Dominion Energy North Anna nuclear power plant and is a popular summer spot, has been plagued by harmful algae blooms and no-swim advisories for the past six summers.

Primaries set the stage for 7th District battle

Tuesday’s Virginia primaries whittled out 11 Democrats and Republicans vying for the 7th District, leaving two standing.

Stafford government earns 3 national achievement awards

Stafford County honored for various programs and services.

Man sentenced for molesting five girls in Stafford

A man who molested five sisters in Stafford County over a nearly 14-year period was ordered Monday to serve 50 years in prison.

Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 19

Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

Felony charges pile up on former Spotsylvania teacher accused of having drugs in classroom

Candyce Leigh Carter, 35, was indicted by a Spotsylvania grand jury Monday on 20 new felony offenses.

Area man facing federal prison time for loan scheme during COVID

A Fredericksburg area man is facing up to five years in prison for defrauding the federal government by falsifying information on COVID relief program applications, court records state.

High-speed chase results in Stafford teen's arrest; initial police target escapes on foot

    Deputies attempting to apprehend one teen wanted for eluding police ended up arresting another following a high-speed chase that started in Stafford and ended in Fredericksburg, police said.

    Anderson, Vindman win 7th District primaries; Cao takes GOP Senate race

      Unofficial election results for the Republican and Democratic primaries for the 7th District congressional seat and the Republican nod for U.S. Senate.

      Voters share their thoughts on the 2024 primary elections

        Voters and volunteers in Virginia's 7th congressional district discuss why the 2024 primary elections matter, and why voter participation matters.

        Rescue dog earns Omaha Steaks after he's hurt protecting his family

          The Omaha company was determined to help the owner make good on his vow of giving his dog rib-eyes for life after it saved the family from an intruder.

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            Taylor leaving Stafford schools to 'return home' to Montgomery County, Md.

              School superintendent acknowledged for various accomplishments during his 2½-year tenure.

              UW-Madison researcher develops ice cream that doesn't melt

                "It's basically physics and ice cream coming together."

                Homestyle sandwich bistro has new home in downtown Fredericksburg

                Always Flavored, a home-style inspired sandwich shop opens up in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, offering a unique take on some of the classic sandwich recipes.

                Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 18

                Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

                Man wanted for a fatal shooting in Colonial Beach last weekend turns himself in

                A Colonial Beach man charged in connection with a June 9 broad daylight slaying in the town turned himself in Monday morning, police said.

                UW-Madison researcher creates ice cream that holds its shape

                Over the span of an hour, regular ice cream begins to lose its shape and drip into the beaker below after 30 minutes, while UW-Madison Ph.D. researcher Cameron Wick's ice cream, infused with polyphenols, holds its shape.

                Stafford teen arrested after pulling a gun

                A 15-year-old Stafford boy was arrested Friday after he pulled out a gun prior to an arranged fight in the England Run subdivision area, police said.

                Arrests made in Fredericksburg shooting last month that badly injured a man

                Two people, including a juvenile, have been arrested as the result of a shooting last month in the Mayfield area of Fredericksburg, city police said.

                Update: Regional totals for early in-person voting

                Various counties within District 7 have finalized the total of early in-person voters for the 2024 primary elections.

                Trader Joe’s tiny coolers are selling like hot cakes. Why and how do products go viral?

                This isn’t even the first time little Trader Joe’s bags have gone viral. In March, shoppers went wild over Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags, which rapidly sold out.

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                Photos: Stallions blank Brahmas 25-0 to win UFL Championship

                The Birmingham Stallions beat the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 to win the inaugural UFL Championship at the Dome at America's Center on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

                Trouble intersection in Spotsylvania getting new layout

                The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning to install an RCUT, or Restricted Crossing U-Turn, design at the intersection of State Route 3 and Orange Plank Road. The hope is the correction will reduce the number of automobile accidents that have occurred at the intersection over the past several years.

                Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 17

                Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

                Police say suspect changed hairdo, phone and license plate after Spotsylvania slayings

                A suspect in Spotsylvania slayings changed her appearance, her phone and her license plate apparently to avoid detection after three of her housemates were killed, court records state.

                Early morning fire destroys home in southern Stafford, seven residents displaced

                Faulty electrical wiring is believed to have started a fire in a home onMelanie Hollow Lane in Stafford County early Saturday. Although the blaze was quickly doused by responding fire departments, the seven residents were displaced.

                State may not be able to identify cause of Lake Anna illnesses

                Water samples taken last week didn't show high levels of fecal bacteria, according to the Virginia Department of Health

                Caroline moving fast on plan to condemn farmland

                Resolution being considered Tuesday would allow Caroline to make land by eminent domain for water-intake facilty.

                Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

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