Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg first responders were honored for heroism at the annual breakfast held August 13 at the Convention Center, where law enforcement, EMS, and fire teams received awards.

Major Shawn Kimmitz of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office received the Lifetime Achievement Award for 31 years of service and citizens were recognized for lifesaving actions in emergencies.

Centennial Broadcasting II, LLC reached an agreement—pending FCC approval—to acquire SuperHits 95.9 and Thunder 104.5 from Telemedia Broadcasting and longtime station owner Carl Hurlebaus, and the acquisition will expand its presence in our local market.

In August, the University of Mary Washington named several alumni to its Foundation Board of Trustees & Alumni Association Board of Directors.

The new board members will guide growth, philanthropic outreach and alumni engagement.

Spotsylvania County supervisors approved an ordinance that allows data center projects to be built by right if they follow new rules—buildings must be set 1,000 feet from homes, schools, churches, hospitals, daycares, and parks and kept at a height of 75 feet.

The ordinance also defines a data center and sets conditions for future development projects.

SpaceX said its Starlink applications were unfairly treated when Virginia’s broadband office picked costly fiber over its low-cost and fast satellite service—claiming the state plan wasted federal funds.

The company asked that the state redo its final proposal so that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration reconsiders the current plan.

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.

Cannonball Century Cycling Event

7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Massaponax High School — $69 registration until July 15th — Experience a challenging 100-mile biking adventure through scenic routes.