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Fredericksburg
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 1, dozens of visitors kicked off 2026 with a First Day Hike at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, enjoying winter scenery and fresh air. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit based on volunteer Steve Morin’s research about Francis Hill’s search for his fallen brother will open today at the City Visitor Center. The opening reception is set from 5 — 7 p.m. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A drought watch covers the Fredericksburg area as recent months brought only half to three-fourths of normal rainfall across 50 counties and 23 cities. The Free Lance–Star
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Escalante / Gente de Gordo Live in Fredericksburg
8:00 PM — El Paraiso Nightclub & Restaurant — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a lively night of music at El Paraiso with Escalante and Gente de Gordo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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