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Fredericksburg
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Scholl, owner of Hyperion Espresso, discussed his journey to own the downtown café with Bill Freehling this week and outlined plans to update the business soon. Fredericksburg Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg drivers saw gas prices jump double digits overnight — a surge following nationwide increases attributed partly to the Iran war. The Free Lance–Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia General Assembly passed HB 355, which mandates annual mental health screenings for public school students in grades 6-12; community experts say the law’s passive consent process may shift schools’ focus from academics to clinical care + reduce parental control. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a sewage spill that released 100,000 gallons of human waste from the local Wastewater Treatment Center Saturday+ the release threatened water quality along the Rappahannock River and Hazel Run tributary. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Severe storms on Monday left thousands without power in the region+Stafford County was hardest hit, with 4,328 outages reported by Dominion Energy as crews worked to restore service in Prince William, Fairfax, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. Potomac Local News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMW men’s basketball advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals after defeating Wisconsin-La Crosse, and they will face the University of Chicago tomorrow, Thursday, Mar. 19, at 9 p.m. — the match is set at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. University of Mary Washington
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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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Mini Mornings at the Museum: Springtime Blooms
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Cost included with admission — Engage young minds with stories, crafts, and planting flowers in a historic setting.
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Easter Brunch
11 AM – 3 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $55 per person, $20 for children — Celebrate spring with a delightful buffet and festive atmosphere.
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Norteño Sax Concert
9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night filled with Norteno Sax music featuring La Nueva Generación and Alta Edición.
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