Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Caroline Street in downtown has been named Best Main Street in the South by Garden & Gun Magazine after a three-week community-driven voting campaign.

Fred Rankin, longtime CEO of MWHC (Mary Washington Healthcare), appears on this week's Biz Beat Banter podcast where he discusses his work at the hospital and shares his views on a healthy retirement plan; next week, Tree Fredericksburg founder Anne Little will be featured.

Virginia farmers are facing a 40% jump in fertilizer prices and rising diesel costs as fuel supply issues from the Iran war affect shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Local growers worry that higher input prices might impact the 2027 planting season — potentially reducing yields.

The Spotsylvania County School Board voted 5-2 during its regular meeting on Monday to shorten Thanksgiving break to three days for the 2027-28 school year so families can observe diverse holidays.

Residents have time to prepare for the new schedule.

Fredericksburg launched the free Eye on Water program that lets utility customers track water usage, set leak alerts, and view detailed consumption data online today.

The service is available for all users.

Traffic patterns will be affected as alternating lane closures and temporary detours take place on I-95, Route 1 and several bridges in Fredericksburg and nearby counties — work is scheduled during off-peak hours with some projects finishing by summer 2026 or later.

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg will host its annual March for Mental Health walk on May 2 at Old Mill Park to support funding for free mental health services such as suicide prevention education and youth outreach (organizers say it shows community care).

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

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.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Virginia Renaissance Faire — Tickets go on sale mid-March — Experience five weekends of medieval revelry and merriment.

Mother's Day 5K/10K Run

7:30 a.m. — Old Mill Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River while supporting a good cause.