Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County Supervisors will vote next week on whether to extend the timeline for the SC Plaza retail and auto sales center along U.S. Route 1—this decision will shape the project's future progress and local economic development. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eligible high schoolers in Stafford County Public Schools now get admission offers directly from George Mason University. The Direct Admissions program (a new partnership with local schools) streamlines students' entry into college. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VDOT announced roadwork alerts affecting Fredericksburg, Spotsy, and Stafford from August 17—23, 2025. Drivers should expect lane closures and detours on I-95, Route 1, and Route 2 for paving, inspections, and intersection work—flaggers will manage traffic in work zones. Potomac Local News
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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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