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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Fredericksburg-area Judge Richard T. McGrath, 67, faced bribery charges after he allegedly threatened to drop revenue from traffic tickets if his staff did not get pay raises, and his trial is set for April 21 at Spotsylvania County Circuit Court. A motions hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3—Special Prosecutor Nate Green anticipates a two-day jury trial with an extra day reserved on the docket.  Fredericksburg Free Press

EDUCATION NEWS

  • On Monday night, the Spotsylvania County School Board honored two CTE teachers, Christine Culberson of Battlefield Middle School and Edie Brooks of Post Oak Middle School, after they were named Teacher of the Year by state education groups. Board Chair Megan Jackson and Superintendent Clint Mitchell presented the awards which marked a key moment for the district's career and technical education programs.  Fredericksburg Free Press
  • The University of Mary Washington has been named among the nation's best by Princeton Review in its 2026 Best Colleges guide (which profiles 15 percent of four-year schools) and earned high marks in health services, college theatre, student support and town-gown relations (from student surveys).  University of Mary Washington

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • OmniRide buses are carrying more passengers than they have in years — the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission is on track to set a systemwide ridership record next year despite fewer commuter trips than before the pandemic.  Potomac Local News

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Paula and Robert Welsh are selling their historic six-bedroom, five-bath home in downtown Fredericksburg through an essay contest—tickets cost $200. Proceeds will benefit the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and SPCA—if at least 15,000 tickets are sold.  Potomac Local News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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