Fredericksburg City Public Schools will open two hours late today in response to a mass shooting that left three people dead and three others hospitalized in nearby Spotsylvania County.
School officials made the decision late Tuesday, citing the “profound impact this incident has had on members of our school community.”
The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Olde Greenwich Circle, just off Lafayette Boulevard. Deputies arrived to find six victims with gunshot wounds. Three were pronounced dead at the scene, and three others were hospitalized. Authorities have not released their conditions or the identities of the victims.
No arrests have been made. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains active, and the public is urged to avoid the area.
This remains a developing story. Potomac Local News will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-Large Deshundra Jefferson issued a statement today after the board voted to reimburse the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) for nearly $7.5 million in expenses related to the now-canceled Route 28 Bypass Project.
“While we canceled this specific project, Prince William County officials remain determined to find a solution to the traffic issues in the Route 28 corridor,” Jefferson said.
Background: Supervisor Vega’s call to widen Route 28
I-66 Express Mobility Partners reaffirmed its support of the Prince William County Community Foundation’s annual Back-To-School Community Event with a $5,000 donation. The event returns August 2 at Gar-Field High School, providing backpacks and resources to more than 7,000 students.
Six local students were recognized at the Prince William Chamber Foundation’s Education and Workforce Breakfast on April 3. Each received a $2,500 scholarship based on academic achievement and community involvement. The event also included a panel discussion about how local businesses can better support student success through Career and Technical Education partnerships.
The 2025 Community Health Assessment for the Fredericksburg region identifies top issues, including behavioral health, access to care, and healthy lifestyles. Community input will now help shape a Community Health Improvement Plan.
Planning Meeting: April 10, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
John F. Fick III Conference Center, Fredericksburg
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Prince William County completed a $5.5 million project to upgrade access to James Long Park in Haymarket. Improvements include a realigned intersection, safer entrances, and a paved parking lot. County leaders hailed the project as a model of cross-departmental collaboration.
Stafford County will soon begin work on Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane to ease congestion and improve safety. The $12.5 million project includes turn lanes, a realigned intersection, and a new median.
Public Info Meeting: April 14, 5–7 p.m.
George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center
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The region’s largest Earth Day event returns to Old Mill Park in Fredericksburg on Saturday, April 26. Expect 70+ vendors, goat yoga, rock climbing, kayaking, and more.
April 26, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event details at earthdayfred.com
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I-95 Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) will be closed overnight from 11 p.m. April 10 to 4 a.m. April 11 for paving. Alternate exits include Route 3 (Exit 130) and Thornburg (Exit 118).
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The Fredericksburg City School Board appointed Dr. Brenda J. Russ as the next principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School in Fredericksburg, effective April 7. A veteran educator and “equity leader,” she brings a decade of experience and deep roots in the community.
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Fredericksburg City Public Schools will open two hours late on Wednesday, April 9, in response to a mass shooting that left three people dead and three others hospitalized Tuesday evening in neighboring Spotsylvania County.
Emergency crews remained on scene late into the evening Monday after a major gas leak was reported at the QTS data center just outside the City of Manassas.
A mass shooting has left three people dead and three others hospitalized in Spotsylvania County this evening, authorities confirm.
Residents across Northern Virginia and the surrounding region should prepare for a sharp plunge in temperatures tonight, with conditions expected to reach near-record lows.
The New Dominion Choraliers
Have a Show-Stopping Concert in Store!
Join us on Saturday, May 3 or Sunday, May 4 as the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert with fun and fabulous songs straight from your favorite Broadway shows and Big Screen musicals. Selections from Pixar, Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein offer familiar tunes across the generations, as well as selections from Wicked, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, and more!
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Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.
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Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
You’re invited to celebrate the Official Grand Opening of our newest community Cascade Landing in Dumfries, VA. Join us April 12th from 11 AM – 6 PM and fall for your new townhome!
Enjoy our grand opening celebration, complete with
