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Fredericksburg
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg's January Cityscape newsletter highlights local updates from Renwick Bell Tower restoration to upcoming events including an oath of office ceremony & Restaurant Week, Auction Block Memorial Design presentations and an exhibit titled 'In Search of Rest'. City of Fredericksburg
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Curio Wine Bar owner Johnny Puckett is planning a new food focused venue at 205 William St. — close to his current location — as Jamaican restaurant Trelawny Infusion and Elephant’s Nest Thai and Sushi Bar prepare to open soon in downtown and at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust is celebrating 30 years of historic preservation with its '60 for 30' campaign to raise $60,000 for maintaining local battlefield land. It is also planning to add walking trails — a step that will expand public access to preserved sites. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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Standup Comedy Night at Highmark Brewery
8-9:30 p.m. — Highmark Brewery — Affordable entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians from Virginia and beyond.
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