There’s a ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon for the Fredericksburg SPCA’s Community Medical Center. Here’s your first look.

VIDEO: Stafford Fire and Rescue held a Housing/Push In Ceremony at the Mountain View Fire Station on Kellog Mill Road for Tower 4.

In observance of Black History Month, Virginia Changemakers is out with a list of “Strong Men and Women in Virginia History”

Prescribed burn season has begun on Fort AP Hill. The Forestry Branch intends to conduct prescribed burns this week through mid-April from 9AM until dusk, weather permitting.

The Stafford Sheriff’s Office spent Friday morning with some 4th grade students at a county elementary school.

VIDEO: Kerry O’Neill opened the House of Delegates in a prayer asking for unity.

VIDEO: Virginia’s first multi-level go-kart track is going in at Fun Land of Fredericksburg. An update with General Manager Clint Novak:

Fredericksburg Baseball will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the organization’s new stadium on Sunday, February 24th, from 2:00pm-5:00pm. The event is free and open to everyone. It will take place at the Expo Center.

AUDIO: Tee Marie Hanible is a Fredericksburg area resident and author of “The Warrior Code.” It’s about surviving and thriving. She’ll be at Orleans Bistro & Grill on Saturday 1-3. 5442 Southpoint Plaza Way.. 22407

A suspect was arrested last week for driving under the influence after Stafford deputies found him slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at a Wawa in south Stafford

VIDEO: Fredericksburg School Superintendent David Melton’s proposed budget calls for more teachers and a teacher pay increase. Melton says it’s the most he’s ever requested. Here’s the presentation:

VIDEO: A local hospital, the American Heart Association and a downtown women’s clothing store are teaming up to teach women about heart health.

VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors delay a decision for 60 days on whether to repeal tax breaks for the developer of the Aquia Town Center. In public comment, residents pleaded with the board not to rescind the agreement.

The Missions Pastor at Stafford Crossing Community opened the House in prayer on Tuesday

The Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual scholarship program will be awarding (2) separate $500 scholarships to each of the (5) high schools within the county and (2) separate $500 scholarships to private high school programs to promote the education of Spotsylvania County students and give financial support to those attending a two or four-year college, a visual or performing arts school, or a vocational/technical school.

It won’t last and spring isn’t around the corner–but enjoy temperatures in the 70’s on Tuesday

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect behind a pursuit that occurred over the weekend following a traffic stop.

The Fredericksburg School Board approved expanding Lafayette Upper Elementary to help relieve overcrowding at Hugh Mercer Elementary. A report says that would allow the re-location of the second grade from Hugh Mercer to Lafayette. Work would begin July 1 and be completed for the 2020-2021 school year. School Board member Katie Pomeroy voted no.

Fredericksburg Police report the theft of a vehicle. It happened early Saturday morning in the 100 block of Farrell Lane. State Police released an educational video last week on this very situation

VDOT will have a mobile operation on Interstate 95 southbound in Caroline County this week to replace the reflective lens on the raised pavement markers.