Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The Wee Christmas event at Kenmore welcomes local visitors with festive displays and photo opportunities.

The venue is open today (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12 to 4 on Sunday) with tickets available at the door.

Burke and Herbert and LINKBANK, two banks with strong local ties, will merge when Burke and Herbert acquires LINKBANK in an all-stock deal valued at about $354.2 million.

The merger is expected to close in Q2 2026, which may shift local branch operations including LINKBANK’s branch at 410 William St.

O'Reilly Auto Parts opened a 550,000-sqft distribution center in Stafford County to support current and future Mid-Atlantic stores, adding over 225 jobs and incorporating advanced automation technology alongside traditional methods.

The City invites locals to a Civil War exhibit reception on First Friday, Jan.

2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fredericksburg — at 5:30 p.m., Beth Parnicza will interview Steve Morin to share insights, and the free exhibit runs until Feb. 1.

Gingerbread at Ferry Farm showcases festive gingerbread displays with photos available through Dec.

30. The event runs Monday thru Saturday 10-4 & Sunday 12-4, with tickets sold at the door.

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.