Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County will host the Go for Bo 5K and One Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 13 at Stafford Regional Airport where a new USATF certified course runs along the runway. Hosted by Ebenezer Church, the event will support families in Bo, Sierra Leone—participants must register by August 23 and pick up race packets in Fredericksburg and Stafford. Potomac Local News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Austin Wayne Wilson, a 24-year-old (Stafford) resident, was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman in a Spotsylvania convenience store bathroom early Saturday, police said. The Free Lance–Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Riverside Center for the Performing Arts offered a behind-the-scenes look at The Sound of Music as the team prepares for its Wednesday opening—hand-painted marble floors, rehearsals, and costume fittings show their dedication. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Railway Express is upgrading the Manassas Park Station parking lot—paving will finish before winter with a ribbon-cutting planned for October 21—while it completed a long-awaited property transfer at Spotsylvania Station in July. The projects will boost safety and better link local transit with community spaces. Potomac Local News
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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.
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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.
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