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Fredericksburg's Clarion hotel at 2801 Plank Road in Central Park has been sold for $9 million to Warrenton investors who will complete renovations and rebrand the 194-room property as a Radisson hotel, according to Miami-based Kabani Hotel Group.

The sale was finalized earlier this month.

An event scheduled for July 30 at the Fredericksburg Area Museum showcases artifacts from the American Revolution and tells the city’s 250-year history; registration is required.

Fredericksburg School Board member Jarvis Bailey (serving 19 years) resigned effective July 2026; the board accepted his letter on July 20 and will choose an interim replacement.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on July 28 with a public hearing set for August 3.

Rene Daniels of Spotsylvania County Public Schools has asked community members to donate school supplies — backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other essentials — for local students in need, with donations accepted this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southpoint Walmart.

Mayor Devine and Main Street Director Allen will travel to DeLand, Florida, from July 23 to 25 to meet with DeLand officials following their win in Garden & Gun magazine’s Best Main Street contest — they will hold media events and sessions to discuss downtown revitalization.

Fredericksburg officials are addressing 13 sewage overflows since February that spilled nearly 170,000 gallons of untreated wastewater.

The city is repairing equipment and updating its water and sewer master plan to stop future spills.

Multiple road projects will affect I-95 and nearby routes with bridge inspections, lane closures & pavement work scheduled from Sunday to Thursday in and around Fredericksburg.

Drivers should plan trips and follow detours until projects finish in 2027 or 2028.

The City of Fredericksburg has launched a pilot program today to place bright See Me flags at five unsignalized intersections — designed to boost pedestrian safety — and the city will gather feedback and track usage over the next 12 months.

PLT 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

8 AM - 4 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $125 singles, $250 doubles, $500 foursomes — Swing for a cause and enjoy a day of golf benefiting veterans and their families.

Mother and Son Afternoon Tea

2-4 p.m. — Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon with tea and treats while creating new memories with your son.