Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
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🎓 Education
UMW’s College of Business is boosting spring innovation with its new Eagle Egg Innovation Fund that offers a $10,000 top prize to winners of the annual pitch competition on Thu., Apr.
23 at the Hurley Convergence Center’s Digital Auditorium. Concept award entries are due by midnight on Feb. 27.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools will continue advertising the executive director of middle schools position after a board vote of three to two.
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said the step supports schools following Kelly Guempel’s departure for Montgomery County Schools on Feb. 1.
🏛️ Government
Virginia Railway Express CEO Katie Choe presented a plan on Feb.
20 to transform the rail system into full regional service by 2030 with tripled reverse-peak trains — the plan includes expanded daily service and better weekend operations.
🎉 Fredericksburg Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Fredericksburg Real Estate
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