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Fredericksburg
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy held its annual memorial service on May 20 to honor fallen law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives for the community — speakers included Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey, Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent and King George Sheriff Chris Giles. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stella Marinas purchased the 14-acre Hope Springs Marina in Stafford County this week from longtime local owners Jimmy Franklin, Berkley Mitchell and Stan Dameron — the company plans to build a destination for boaters and families by engaging an engineer to explore improvements, owner Ryan Comisky said. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Local print and signage firm Xpress Copy & Graphics employs 15 staff and serves Fredericksburg and Culpeper by offering in-house commercial signage + investing in community partnerships. The Free Lance–Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary Washington honored former alumna Cathie O’Connor Woteki ’69 and her husband Tom by naming a chemistry lab after them. The unveiling last month at the Jepson Science Center in Room 416 featured UMW President Troy Paino as officials recognized the couple’s contributions to student research. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ The Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its nineteenth class of 32 fellows on May 15 after nine months of regional leadership training in the community. The Free Lance–Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ten historic preservation and environmental groups warn that Virginia’s proposed 115-mile Valley Link transmission line may harm natural resources and historic sites in nine counties. Public meetings (scheduled for summer) will offer route updates and explore mitigation measures. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A third generation Marine earned his commission in a Fredericksburg ceremony while wearing his family’s historic uniform with a tailored black gabardine blouse, a patent leather belt and polished gold tone buttons that reflect a proud tradition. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ Stafford supervisors approved a 74,000 sqft Buc-ee’s convenience center near Austin Ridge Drive in Garrisonville Wednesday morning after a six-hour public hearing with over 45 speakers addressing traffic+tax concerns. The decision advances a project in review for over two years. 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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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.
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