Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Ramona Settle, one of the owners of Carl’s, was interviewed this week to share the ice cream shop’s rich history and keys to its success.

The feature is part of a Biz Beat series spotlighting local business leaders in the community.

Dominion Energy and NextEra plan a merger to form the world’s largest electric utility serving 10 million accounts across four states.

Dominion customers will get $2.25 billion in bill credits over two years (with the deal expected to close in 12 to 18 months pending approvals).

The Spotsylvania School Board asked supervisors to place a $237.2M bond referendum on the fall ballot for school improvement projects and maintenance.

Supervisors will vote on the resolution on May 26 — if approved, public sessions begin in July and early voting starts Sept. 19.

UMW will launch a new five-week online course called World on a Plate: A Journey Through Global Cuisines on June 22, which will offer lectures, readings & live cooking demos for students and community members.

Faculty will examine how travel, trade and history shape the food we eat.

A local podcast explained the debate over the controversial Buc-ee’s project at I-95 Exit 140 on Courthouse Road, as residents and officials weigh traffic impacts against economic benefits with a rezoning vote expected tonight.

On May 17, the 19th Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon transformed the city as thousands of runners tackled a 13.1-mile course through downtown historic sites and along the Rappahannock River, with local Natalie Daniels winning the women’s race.

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.

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.

Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute

7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the #1 tribute to Van Halen with an authentic performance of their greatest hits.