Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Local pools across the region are cutting back hours as summer winds down—many are shifting to weekends-only schedules through Labor Day.

In Fredericksburg, the Doris E. Buffett Pool will switch to weekends-only service on August 18 with its final swim day on September 1.

Data from FAAR shows the regional median home price hit a record $490K in July with 543 sales and homes taking an average of 28 days on the market—up 3 percent from last year.

Boot Barn will open a store at Central Park in October, the Burger King at Plank Road has closed and is available for lease, and a proposal for 60 apartments near Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford is underway.

Centennial Broadcasting, led by CEO Allen Shaw, announced it will acquire Fredericksburg radio stations WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM from Telemedia Broadcasting and owner Carl Hurlebaus as part of its expanding station cluster—pending FCC approval, the deal is expected to close later this year.

Stafford County authorities are still searching for 21-year-old Gabriela Alejandra Bonilla Flores after her white Audi Q5 was seized as evidence in the August 5th hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Richmond Highway—two residents, Carlos Guevara and Maritza Bonilla Zapata, were arrested for aiding her evasion.

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation will honor WWII’s 80th anniversary this weekend by hosting a USO Dance on Friday evening and a free open house and blood drive on Saturday at the Dorothy Hart Center — a former USO building.

Stafford County Public Schools reported that its bus system ran smoothly on Tuesday, August 12 with only minor delays, such as six runs arriving about 30 minutes late and one elementary bus delayed before returning on time.

New leadership and operational improvements—like full staffing and revised routes—helped avoid the nearly 3,000 missed rides seen last year.

Candidate Susanna Finn said the Ward 3 race is unfair after the local party endorsed Matt Kelly—and she urged him to drop out, while Kelly said he was not part of the endorsement decision and will stay in the contest.

This dispute highlights a deeper conflict over party influence in city council races.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Spotsylvania supervisors adopted a resolution condemning racism after residents recounted several incidents, including an encounter on Partlow Road where two Black motorists were harassed by white drivers—sparking calls for further discussion and actions.

Community members stressed that such racial hostility has harmed the county and urged leaders to take stronger steps to protect all residents.

8th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show

9 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — Free entry — Celebrate stunning cars while supporting a great cause with food, music, and family-friendly activities.

MCA Grand National Show: Gathering of the Herd 2025

8 AM – 5 PM — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free entry — Witness an exciting celebration of Ford Mustang cars with enthusiasts and families alike.

Concert by Canoe

6-10 p.m. — Motts Run Reservoir — Bring your own boat or rent one — Enjoy floating music at a scenic lake concert while dining on a picnic.

Virginia Cider Festival

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free venue parking — Sip and savor a wide variety of ciders from local and national producers while enjoying live music and food trucks.

Bikes & Breakfast Meetup in Fredericksburg

10 AM — Motoworks — Free entry — Gather for coffee, pastries, and motorcycle discussions before heading out for lunch and rides.

Soul Line Dancing with Regina

7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Experience the rhythm and fun of soul line dancing every second and fourth Thursday night.

Go for Bo! 2025

6-8:30 p.m. — Stafford Regional Airport — Registration fee required — Experience a beautiful sunset run on a fast, flat course in the community.