Tri-County VA News

Virginia localities and public schools remain in limbo without a state budget, forcing them to crunch numbers ahead of the July 1 deadline.

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Virginia's assault weapons ban takes effect July 1, but enforcement may hinge on where residents live, with Commonwealth's attorneys and sheriffs in...

Tri-county residents can enjoy free fishing all weekend with no license or access permit required. Regulations on size, catch limits, and gear remain in effect for this low-cost family activity.

Virginia's offshore wind momentum continues with CVOW now feeding the grid and full completion set for 2027, yet the Dominion-NextEra merger faces...

A domestic chase turned fatal June 3 when a man fired at the mother of his children along Emancipation Highway, forcing her crash at College...

Public Safety

• 🔥 Lake Anna Drowning: A man drowned at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County on Thursday, and the beach remains closed...

New Virginia law makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly bring weapons into hospitals offering mental health, developmental, or emergency services....

Mathews County schools face repeated closures from storm-damaged HVAC systems decades behind modern standards, driving calls for a local sales tax...

A man drowned Thursday afternoon at Lake Anna State Park after being found unresponsive in about 10 feet of water. Park rangers, guests, and...

• $72k fine issued: DEQ cited Amazon's Cosner Tech Campus for exceeding nitrogen oxide limits and opacity rules during May 2025 commissioning, before...

Central Virginia has recorded 69 measles cases this year amid a Buckingham County outbreak, with experts stressing vaccination as the top prevention...

A two-alarm fire in Stafford's Aquia area has left 18 people—10 adults and 8 children—displaced from two severely damaged townhomes. Crews from...

Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bills making it a misdemeanor to knowingly bring weapons into hospitals providing mental health or developmental...

Business Openings and Developments

• Bagel Shop on Caroline Street: Water & Barley is planning to open a location at 529 Caroline St. in downtown...

Fredericksburg police are investigating three assaults on popular trails and urging residents to stay vigilant.

• Latest incident: May 31 on Ficklen...

Two local incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns:

• Fredericksburg tragedy: A mother was killed after crashing during a car chase while being...

Virginia reports 77 measles cases statewide, with 55 concentrated in Central Virginia from a Buckingham County outbreak. 96% of cases involve...

Fredericksburg police are investigating three separate assaults on the Canal Path with no established links between them.

• Oct 19, 2025: Sexual...

The Fredericksburg music community is coming together to support beloved local artist and musician John Wayne Edwards following his recent stroke.

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Virginia farmers face severe damage from spring freeze after early warmth pushed crops ahead, with losses exceeding the 30% disaster threshold and...