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Fredericksburg
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Centennial Broadcasting completed its purchase of local radio stations WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM from Telemedia Broadcasting Inc. It now owns four stations and will have Mark Bass manage the group — replacing retiring general manager Tom Cooper — while the new acquisitions broadcast from Spotsylvania until they move to the south Stafford facility. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This March, Mary Washington Healthcare urges community members to get colonoscopies to detect and remove polyps before they develop into cancer (Dr. Ayana Chase Greaves explains that improved screening technology makes the procedure more effective than at-home tests) and advises adults 45 and up to talk with their doctor. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band Concert
9:00 p.m. — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Experience live bands La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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