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Fredericksburg
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers are preparing the 41st Annual Benefit Oyster Roast at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds on Feb. 28 from 2-5 p.m. Hosted by Fairview Baptist Church — River Club Church, the event will raise funds for a Fauquier County single mother while serving deep-fried oysters, hot dogs, cole slaw, and desserts. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business news includes a $3.3M deal for a new Harris Teeter retail center in North Stafford and store openings in England Run, Fredericksburg, and Ladysmith. City council approved permits for a mixed-use project on Princess Anne St while Centennial Broadcasting nears finalizing its local station acquisition. Fredericksburg Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County leaders approved the sale of the former Anne E. Moncure Elementary School property in North Stafford, clearing a path for a planned Harris Teeter that will boost local retail + the store is expected to open in the coming months. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW alumna Jessica McCaughey earned a prestigious Fulbright Award to teach creative nonfiction in Belfast—she moved her family in January and is now spending six months at Queen’s University to develop a professional writing archive. University of Mary Washington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Dillman scored over 21 points for Fredericksburg Christian as he answered the bell off the bench, boosting his team in a competitive game. The Free Lance–Star
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Grand Opening Celebration – FXBG Campus
11:30 a.m. – FXBG Campus — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of the Fredericksburg campus with community festivities and activities.
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All American Plant and Reptile Expo
5-7 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Admission details pending — Discover various outdoor structures and garden essentials to thrive and beautify your space.
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2026 St. Patty’s Leprechaun 5k, 10k, & 1M
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Old Mill Park — $20-$50 — Participate in a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River with options for all ages and a virtual race available.
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Night of Corridos and Nortenas
8 PM — EL PARAISO DISCOTECA RESTAURANT — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night filled with the rhythms of corridos and nortenas in Fredericksburg.
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