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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Four local businesses were honored with the 2025 We Mean Business Awards at the Chamber meeting on July 25. The Healing Station earned the Emerging Business Award for expanding mental health services with over 1,300 counseling sessions and plans to open a youth treatment center — SimVentions won the Workplace Culture Leader Award for their employee model, Bloomia received the Sustainability in Business Award for eco-friendly tulip production — and Link Bank was recognized as the Community Champion for donating over $1.2 million to local causes. Potomac Local News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating vandalism at the Mary Washington monument—vandals spraypainted 'Antifa' and its symbol on two sides of the obelisk honoring the mother of George Washington. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ On July 26, officers arrested New York man Jeanpaul Donoso for DUI outside America’s Best Wings in South Stafford after witnesses reported he was intoxicated and a white powder was found in his car—later, on July 27 and 28, law enforcement arrested individuals for public intoxication, property destruction, and a driver with a concealed weapon, handled inmate assaults at Rappahannock Regional Jail, and investigated separate cases of fraud, hit-and-run, larceny, and a warrant served at Motel 6. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spotsylvania County Public Schools approved a new progressive discipline policy on Monday that will gradually escalate actions for employee missteps before termination and set clear steps for handling complaints. The board also passed guidelines to manage third-party complaints and created a non-voting student representative role (eligible students must be in 11th or 12th grade with a 2.5 GPA or higher). Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Representative McClellan challenged Gov. Youngkin’s claim that all 2,500 detained immigrants are violent criminals after visiting the Chesterfield courthouse where staff and attorneys reported that individuals taken for minor offenses have not been convicted—she demanded proof that these detentions are justified. She also introduced a bill to require DHS to track all detention cases—insisting that immigration violations are civil matters that should not create fear in communities. Fredericksburg Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg real estate investor Neil Sullivan talked about his long career and his plan to semi-retire at a young age on his podcast—he explained how his years in local real estate shaped his decision. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Spotsy Summer Classic Car Show
2-6 p.m. — 7100 Steckler Way, Fredericksburg, VA — $25 registration — Celebrate classic cars and community vibes while supporting local businesses and a pet rescue.
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Rockin' on the Riverfront
7-11:59 p.m. — Riverfront Park Fredericksburg — Free entry — Enjoy a performance by Good Time Alibi and local snacks under the stars.
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Open House at 1309 Graham Dr
4-7 p.m. — 1309 Graham Dr, Fredericksburg, VA — $584,991 USD — Explore a luxurious home with custom design elements in the Village of Idlewild.
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Puppy Yoga Fundraiser
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Possum-bilities — $28 per person — Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class with puppy cuddles and support a good cause.
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Soul Line Dancing Night with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic evening of community soul line dancing with Regina.
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Fur Ball Gala: 10th Anniversary Masquerade
6-10 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate a decade of animal love at this elegant masquerade gala.
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