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Fredericksburg
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County approved a conditional use permit on Tuesday night for a new Checkers drive-through restaurant on Warrenton Road that will redevelop a long-vacant 0.44-acre site near a Clarion Inn and Wawa; the project includes a 1,000 sqft building, outdoor seating, and 11 parking spaces. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW has opened applications for its new Master of Science in Nursing program designed for local registered nurses using flexible online classes plus hands-on sessions. Virtual Open Houses are scheduled on Feb. 24, March 12, and April 7, and the first cohort will start in fall 2026. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ Fredericksburg City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marceline Catlett was named the 2027 Division III Superintendent of the Year and will now compete for the Virginia Superintendent of the Year Award at the VASS Conference this spring. She has led FCPS since 2019 by strengthening academics, safety, and community ties. Fredericksburg Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved the sale of the former Anne E. Moncure Elementary School site to a developer who plans to build a Harris Teeter grocery store. The new project will transform the campus into a community asset + boost local shopping. The Free Lance–Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Massaponax won the Commonwealth title on Feb. 19 (Thursday) and James Monroe’s Jones was named FLS Player of the Week, highlighting local sports talent. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ Local Special Olympics Virginia Area 11 athletes will compete in the state basketball championships this weekend in Henrico where teams coached by Abby Farley are set to play. Organizers say volunteers & spectators are key to keeping the event running smoothly. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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