Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Local business groups rallied funds on May 12 to help protect a K9 officer and cover future safety costs.

Officials said the fundraiser supports ongoing protection efforts for the dedicated police canine.

The Power of Change awarded $122,185 in grants to 40 nonprofits serving a 22-county area through Rappahannock Electric Cooperative's members, boosting local support programs.

This week, longtime financial advisor Don Newlin shares his money management philosophies and decades of service on Stafford County’s Economic Development Authority during an interview for Biz Beat Banter.

Today, despite rain, a tribute panel was unveiled at Lake of the Woods to honor Black Union soldiers — members of the United States Colored Troops.

At a Spotsylvania board meeting on Monday night, members approved a policy change requiring board visits to be scheduled through the superintendent—sparking concerns that the shift limits board authority; they have one month to offer edits during this first reading.

Mark and Vivian McLeod discussed their ongoing dispute with the Stafford County Board of Supervisors as they seek to build a campground on a 75-acre parcel off Belle Plains Road.

They provided court updates and project timelines during a live session on Tuesday, May 12.

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative lineworkers will compete at the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo May 15-16 in Doswell, where they will showcase safety, skills and teamwork.

Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm

10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.

2026 Virginia Senior & Adults Open

May 29-31 — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg South — Registration required — Compete in a prominent chess tournament organized by the Virginia Chess Federation.

Comedy Crave Live

9:30-11:00 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Food available — Enjoy a night of high-energy stand-up comedy featuring talented acts including headliner Rosey Catherine.

Mini Mornings at the Museum: Colors!

10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Admission details not specified — A fun morning of story time and a color scavenger hunt for young learners and their caregivers.

Shakespeare on the Lawn

6:30 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — Adults: $20, Students: $10, Children under 6: Free — Experience a reimagined performance of Macbeth on the lush lawn of Historic Kenmore.

Archaeology Camp at Ferry Farm

9 a.m. - noon — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $200 per camper — Unearth artifacts and learn from real archaeologists at George Washington’s boyhood home.

Teen Enrichment 4th Annual Golf Tournament

7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Meadows Farms Golf Course — Cost varies — Swing for a cause at this annual tournament supporting youth mentoring.