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  • Heroin overdoses concern officials

    At least nine Fredericksburg-area residents have overdosed on heroin in the past week, authorities say, and two have died.
     

  • Historic Half: Pictures, voices, videos

    See our complete coverage of the big road races that took place in Fredericksburg on Sunday.
     

  • Pictures: Some Gave All ride

    Annual ride is held in memory of Army Sgt. Nicholas Conan Mason of K.G. and Marine Sgt. Joshua James Frazier of Spotsylvania.

  • Marine base land use studied

    Land development surrounding Marine Corps Base Quantico will be the subject of a series of public meeting.
     

  • Keep teens from becoming a sad stat

    Statistically, car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
     

  • K.G. teacher in running for national honor

    A local teacher is a candidate for the National Education Association Award for Teaching excellence, which would mean a $25,000 prize.
     

  • Group wants kids to paddle river, protect it

    In an ongoing effort to connect with area paddlers, the American Canoe Association is planning a big day on the river June 1.
     

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