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Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cameron M. Littleford, a 26-year-old man from Portsmouth, pleaded guilty in Spotsylvania Circuit Court—receiving a 16-year sentence for his role in a shooting that injured a woman. The Free Lance–Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is two weeks into its run of The Sound of Music with over 6,000 tickets sold and eight weeks remaining—sales are tracking similarly to last year's Jersey Boys run that drew more than 11,000 tickets; the show will run through October 26. Potomac Local News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents gathered at a Fredericksburg School Board meeting on Wednesday night to report school buses running late, confusing routes and unsafe stops. Transportation officials said they will hire more drivers, borrow buses and adjust school start times — promising daily updates as fixes roll out. Potomac Local News
- ➤ The University of Mary Washington finished its most successful fundraising year on June 30 by raising $37.8 million in gifts and pledges that supported students, programs and scholarships; the record total pushed its endowment above $100 million thanks to contributions from alumni, parents, and staff. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ UMW is preparing for the new academic year with new majors and minors and a reorganization that creates the School of Science and the School of the Arts and moves several departments to foster interdisciplinary study—these changes include a new Research and Creativity Collaborative and a Center for AI led by Anand Rao. The university is also refreshing campus facilities with upgraded dining options, new leadership for health and wellness, and improvements to athletic facilities to better support students. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VDOT is installing a traffic light at the crossing of Tidewater Trail and Glendas Way after four pedestrians died, with warning lights set to flash on Sept. 2 and the full signal coming on later this week—County officials say a later project will add a median and safer crossing paths for walkers. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Spotsylvania VA outpatient clinic marked its sixth month of service this month after opening in March, serving over 50,000 veterans and recruiting 408 healthcare professionals. The 426,722-square-foot facility on 60 acres off Hood Drive will enroll 30,000 to 35,000 veterans and add more than 1,000 workers + it will expand services with additional specialties in the coming months. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ Xander Hernandez received a service dog named Ruby from Leashes of Valor — based in Spotsylvania — in March and says Ruby changed his life. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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.
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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.
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Bikes & Breakfast Meetup in Fredericksburg
10 AM — Motoworks — Free entry — Gather for coffee, pastries, and motorcycle discussions before heading out for lunch and rides.
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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.
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Fredericksburg Main Street Fall Shop Crawl
3-7 p.m. — Fredericksburg Visitor Center — $40 — Explore local shops and indulge in exclusive discounts and gifts during this autumn event.
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