Good morning, Fredericksburg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Easter Brunch

11 AM – 3 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $55 per person, $20 for children — Celebrate spring with a delightful buffet and festive atmosphere.

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.

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

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.

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.