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Fredericksburg
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Freehling interviewed Olympic-gold-medalist Jeff Rouse, a Stafford County native who discussed his swimming career and his shift to banking this week on Biz Beat Banter. The conversation outlines his journey from sports to a finance role. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary Washington hosted a Scholarship Luncheon and Student Showcase on March 21 where students shared how scholarships helped them grow academically and personally — officials thanked donors for record gift milestones supporting hundreds of awards. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Railway Express trains have maintained about 87 to 88 percent ontime performance in eight of the past 10 months — two challenging weeks in March delayed riders along the Manassas and Fredericksburg lines. Potomac Local News
- ➤ On Monday, Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management relocated Station 3 from its former Partlow Road site to a new facility on Wallers Road next to Arritt Park — officials said the update ensures improved operations. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Stafford County Planning Commission sent the proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors despite strong resident opposition. County officials will review the plan at their upcoming meeting. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management has opened Station 3 at 9714 Wallers Road — a new facility designed to protect firefighters by reducing exposure to cancer-causing agents for its three rotating shifts. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planned Parenthood in Virginia has urged lawmakers to shift the Virginia Contraceptive Access Initiative back to state funding as federal support becomes uncertain (officials are discussing a potential $1.2 million boost to the program’s $8 million budget). Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMW coach Marcus Kahn discussed his team’s national title game run and his coaching journey during a black coffee chat with host Joey LoMonaco at For Five on campus. The podcast, covering his first D-III championship trip in over a decade, is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Players and coaches from the FredNats held media day Tuesday, Mar. 31 at Virginia Credit Union Stadium as the team prepared for the season; top draft pick Eli Willits was seen in the dugout. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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Dementia Insights: Navigating the Journey Together
The Quest to Conquer Alzheimer’s Disease w/ Dr. George Bloom, UVA Research Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association Lego Serious Play for Alzheimer’s Connections w/ Loretta Veeney
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That Arena Rock Show
7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience high energy tribute performances of classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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La Sonora Dinamita at El Pino Mexican Restaurant
9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Limited seating available — Enjoy a vibrant dance event with La Sonora Dinamita.
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