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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eighty-three high school seniors from Fredericksburg and neighboring counties were honored on Wednesday at the Fredericksburg Convention Center for choosing to join the military after graduation — one student from Chancellor High School said the support made him feel valued as local veterans shared advice with the recruits. The Free Lance–Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eric M. Costley, 22, one of four charged in connection with the December 14 slaying of 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones, had his bond revoked Tuesday. The Free Lance–Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The second annual Fredericksburg Film Festival kicked off last night with a reception at the Courtyard Marriott — where filmmakers, judges, and organizers gathered to preview short films. Organizer Dalton Okolo said the event showed local optimism online — and the festival is supported by the Office of Economic Development and Tourism plus local businesses. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW inducted 57 juniors and seniors into Phi Beta Kappa during a ceremony held April 6 on the Fredericksburg campus, joining an honor society that includes past members like presidents and Nobel Laureates. Carleigh Wood received the Roy H. Smith Award—recognizing her academic achievements—at the event. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia lawmakers worked on HB 1796, a bill that would let blockchain groups form as legal LLCs using smart contracts + the measure is now a study. If it passes, the law will give clear rules for DAOs + help boost job growth and investment. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Today, the American Revolution 250 Commission launched 'Two Lights For Tomorrow' to mark the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride by asking residents to light two windows on April 18—19. The campaign also includes Virginia lantern lightings from April 11—22 to honor local history and encourage sharing photos and stories on social media. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and 38 other attorneys general co-signed a letter on Monday asking Congress to pass a law that would ban pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies to address price manipulation and medication shortages. State lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill to replace Medicaid PBMs with a single state-contracted manager—Governor Youngkin must decide on the measure by May 2. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Puerto Rican Plena Workshop
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