Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The City announced that Motts Run Reservoir will host its First Day Hike on Thursday, Jan.

1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can join one of three guided hikes or create their own hike + enjoy activities and treats at the Nature Center.

A Los Angeles investor purchased land in Spotsylvania to build a data center that reflects the county's growing high-tech industry.

The project is expected to boost local business prospects and add to the area's ongoing development.

Bill Freehling sits down with Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson this week to discuss their central role in the Monumental Vision campaign for renovating the Mary Washington Monument.

The Biz Beat Banter podcast will take a break next week and will return on Jan. 6 with Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto.

VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures from noon today to noon Friday, easing traffic on interstates and major roads.

Ongoing local projects may still create minor delays on various routes in the Fredericksburg area.

Kevin Dillard, REMS board president for 37 years, was sworn in on Monday, Dec.

22 to the Virginia State Board of Health. He will use his extensive EMS experience to help shape health policies statewide.

Leslie Leahy and Stacey Horner-Dunn explain how losing their daughters nearly nine years ago continues to influence the holiday season — offering practical guidance on supporting family and friends coping with grief.

Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby in the U.S., urges Virginia lawmakers to mandate insurance coverage for infertility treatment so more families can afford care.

Lawmakers will review plans in January (which may ease high treatment costs) and honor the state’s pioneering legacy (44 years since IVF’s U.S. debut).

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.

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.