Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
🏘️ Community
Homeschool volunteers made a difference at Old Dominion Humane Society yesterday — providing care and support to local animals in need.
Soil tests for the planned Potomac Shores VRE station came back clean on Tuesday, Oct.
13; VRE staff are coordinating with the developer to schedule a public groundbreaking — a key step in finalizing the project — set for a future date.
🎭 Culture
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris is adding real paint to a Civil War soldier image on the door at Goolrick's on a warm day—he said the project may not be complete until next spring.
📰 Economy
Proposals to build 11 million sqft of data centers and substations along the Rappahannock River near Ferry Farms in Stafford County are under review by the Stafford Planning Commission.
Officials say the project could boost local business and improve infrastructure.
🏛️ Government
The University of Mary Washington Police Department earned a four-year reaccreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission today, marking its second review since 2018.
The move underscores the team’s commitment to accountability and campus safety.
Fredericksburg’s 'Still Making History' tourism campaign won the VML Innovation Award in Communications after its fresh take on George Washington touring local sites.
The city’s Economic Development and Tourism Office partnered with Second Sight Creative, and the digital effort generated millions of views + statewide recognition.
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