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Fredericksburg
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty volunteers braved cold+muddy conditions at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak on Monday to harvest over 1,000 pounds of produce, including 378 pounds of cabbage, for food pantries at five local churches. The farm has delivered 36,750 pounds of fresh vegetables this year to help fight hunger. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Press Rewind recaps last week’s local news as the podcaster cancels his podcast due to a cold — key stories include a planned memorial for enslaved people downtown and new support for Afghan natives in schools, plus zoning changes, school turf debates, and a record corporate donation. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ River & Roots Collective is a new gift and coffee shop showcased in a BizBeat video filmed on Monday, Dec. 8 inside a historic Falmouth building. The video highlights the store’s unique offerings for locals seeking fresh options. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kylie Thomson of the Fredericksburg Area Museum will host a special program on Thursday, Dec. 11 featuring rare Civil War artifacts to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg (1862). Tickets are available at famva.org. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Multiple road improvement projects, including lane closures and guardrail and fiber installations, are underway in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties — and in Fredericksburg District, with work running weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and continuing into 2026 and 2027. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Dominion Energy will brief Stafford County Public Schools about its proposed Kraken Loop project today at 5 p.m. at the Government Center. Residents will meet Saturday, Dec. 13 at Porter Library to form a coalition before the utility files its preferred route with the Virginia State Corporation Commission next year. Potomac Local News
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge — $10 entry — Dance the night away with infectious soul line dancing and great company.
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CHEERSPORT Fredericksburg Classic 2025
8:00 AM - 7:59 AM — Fredericksburg, VA — Check for entry fees — Cheerleading competition featuring bids for top championships and wild card opportunities.
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White Christmas Musical
11:30 a.m. — Riverside Center for the Performing Arts — Meal service included — Enjoy a heartwarming Christmas musical featuring classic songs and a delightful storyline.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soul line dancing and community fun in Fredericksburg.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Steve Jarrell
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Ticket required — Celebrate the New Year in style with gourmet bites, a champagne toast, and great music from Steve Jarrell.
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