Fredericksburg Local News – Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Saturday, December 21st, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Several businesses, including a U.S. Post Office, in Fredericksburg's Eagle Village Shopping Center remain closed with no reopening date following a fire on Dec. 5. The Free Lance–Star
➤ The sixth annual FailSafe Holiday Shoppe provided food, clothing, toys, and supplies at no cost to 43 families and 145 children affected by incarceration, supported by community donations and partnerships. Fredericksburg Free Press
➤ Traffic engineers suggest converting one-way streets to two-way and adding bike lanes to reduce speeding in downtown Fredericksburg. Potomac Local News
➤ The Fredericksburg Kiwanis Foundation donated $10,000 to the local Salvation Army, with club members supporting the Goolick's Christmas kettle. Fredericksburg Free Press

CRIME NEWS

➤ A Fredericksburg man was arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses following a traffic stop, amid an investigation into a suspected overdose death in Stafford County. The Free Lance–Star
➤ A third man has been charged in relation to a December 14 homicide in Fredericksburg, marking a continued expansion of the investigation. The Free Lance–Star

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Virginia State Police are probing over 150 drone activity tips in December, engaging the Virginia Fusion Center for investigations and reminding the public of federal and state drone regulations. The Free Lance–Star
➤ The U.S. Senate approved legislation to rename a Fredericksburg post office after civil rights leader Gladys P. Todd, honoring her contributions and sending the bill to President Biden. Fredericksburg Free Press
➤ Virginia's Governor and Senators demand more details and coordination on the investigation into unexplained drone sightings over military facilities. Potomac Local News

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