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Fredericksburg
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local Food Bank will hold a food distribution event this week to support community members; details are available on its Facebook Events Page (or the FREDFOODVA app). Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ This week, Spotsylvania County man Zac Roe introduces his business, Reclaimed Gaming (which repairs, restores and services classic arcade and pinball machines) for local individuals and venues. His work adds a nostalgic twist that benefits the community. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy announced a merger plan that is set to finalize in 18 months after regulatory approval. If approved, Dominion customers in these states will get $2.25 billion in bill credits over two years as the combined company operates as NextEra Energy. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stratford Hall hosted Virginia Resolved on Monday, May 18, and Guys & Dolls opened in Fredericksburg that same day, offering local audiences engaging theater productions. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ A new exhibit featuring early sketches by Gari Melchers is on display at the Pavilion at Belmont—offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind art made for public murals and civic buildings ahead of America 250. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in North Stafford High School's horticulture program donated extra plants from their annual sale that raised over $4,000 to Rappahannock Educational Farm to help improve food access. The effort is part of a broader commitment, including new food kiosks and a Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank partnership, to fight local food insecurity. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Multiple roadwork projects will affect local travel today and over the next several days; I-95 southbound at exit 143 sees milling and paving from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, while Routes 17 and 1 have scheduled resurfacing and intersection improvements + work on other local roads. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local safety officials urge boaters and swimmers to wear properly fitted life jackets at Ni River Reservoir as warmer weather draws more visitors to the waters. They caution parents to watch children closely in fast-moving water, reminding residents to stay safe while enjoying outdoor water activities. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Marine Corps Historic Half, Naphtali Moulton won the overall men’s race while Natalie Daniels claimed the women’s title + at the Semper Fred 5k, local Stephen Harrison finished first in the men’s division. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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