Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
🏘️ Community
Mike Salmon led the ribbon cutting at historic Goolrick’s on Friday, Aug.
7 at 901 Caroline Street, where neighbors gathered for the long-awaited reopening of the soda fountain and lunch counter in downtown Fredericksburg.
🎭 Culture
Central Rappahannock Regional Library will host emergency physician and author Dr. Ashely Alker on Sept.
23 for a free discussion and book signing of her work 99 Ways to Die. Locals can engage directly with the author at this event.
📰 Economy
Virginia’s three-day Sales Tax Holiday lets shoppers buy school supplies, clothing and emergency items tax-free from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug.
7 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 + limits apply to qualifying purchases.
🏛️ Government
Stafford County Government announced a free pesticide collection event on Sept.
17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenline Service Corp. in Fredericksburg; the event will accept unwanted, expired pesticides from commercial applicators, farmers & homeowners, with pre-registration required for large volumes.
🏥 Health
Mary Washington Healthcare & Humana are in active talks to renew their contract, and patients with Humana Medicare Advantage plans may soon face out-of-network costs if no deal is reached by Sept.
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