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Fredericksburg
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County authorities located the mother of a newborn found in a park near (Embrey Mill Road and Coriander Lane) on May 12; both mother and baby were confirmed safe and healthy after a thorough review ruled out any charges. Potomac Local News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy has filed for a change in how it calculates the cost of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, which will lower residential bills by 90 cents a month. Regulators will review the method to set final billing in September. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW MBA student Marty Bywaters-Baldwin is refining the CareerPath Accelerator, an interactive tool that uses artificial intelligence+ coaching to match job seekers with suitable career paths during his independent study led by Professor Dunn. He also works as Chief Mission Officer at Rappahannock Goodwill Industries to boost community service. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ Jonathan Wrenn is set to graduate from Columbia University in computer science today and will begin a role as a software engineer at Rasa Legal, a legal technology firm; his transformation reflects years of hard work + determination to redefine his future. Potomac Local News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ RAHD confirmed a rabid stray cat from the feral population was collected on May 9 from the 11800 block of Fillmore Lane in Spotsylvania County and was later euthanized at Spotsylvania Animal Control. Residents who had contact should seek medical care + review pet vaccinations. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Animal control confirmed a rabid cat was caught on May 9 on the 11800 block of Fillmore Lane in Spotsylvania County’s Sheraton Hills South subdivision. The Free Lance–Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg team Viper Queens won the APA Ladies 8-Ball Championship in Las Vegas — held April 27-30 — and earned $10,000, with members Joanna Powers, Heather Riley, Jean Walston and Imelda Samples competing regularly at the local poolroom. Potomac Local News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show
8 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — $20.00 — Explore a variety of vehicles while supporting autism awareness in the community.
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