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Storm slams Stafford

A storm and possible tornado damaged dozens of homes in the England Run North neighborhood in Stafford county. (05/09/08)

Germanna graduation ceremony

Student speaker honors 2008 graduating class of more than 700. (05/07/08)

Local soldiers return

Area Guardsmen served eight months in Kuwait. (05/07/08)

Tomzak wins re-election

Mayor reacts to winning a second term. (05/06/08)

Debby Girvan reacts to election results

Mayoral candidate says she's pursuing other opportunities. (05/06/08)

Deputy Mooney honored in service

Governor pays tribute to officers recently killed in the line of duty. (05/06/08)

Battle of Chancellorsville re-enactment

Hundreds gathered to relieve the Battle of Chancellorsville on the original battle site. (05/03/08)

Luck Stone proposes development

A design representative talks about the proposed mixed-use development planned for the Massaponax area near the Luck Stone Quarry. (04/25/08)

Love story has tragic end

The legacy of Justin Whitaker includes a powerful bond between him and his girlfriend, Courtney Crews. (04/20/08)

Aerobics instructor defies her age

Violet Lewis, 86, has been doing aerobics for 25 years. She currently teaches classes at the Northern Neck Family YMCA in Kilmarnock, VA. "My job is taking care of people, that's what I do." (04/17/08)

Downed-aircraft exercise

Made-up emergency tests real-life ability at Fort A. P. Hill. (04/12/08)

Germanna inaugurates 5th president

David A. Sam said his parents wanted him to go to college to make a better life for himself. But, he said, he can never surpass their achievements. (04/08/08)

Guitar builder just loves making music

Local guitar maker loves his craft. (04/05/08)

Lost art of plaster back at Montpelier

(03/23/08)

UMW celebrates centennial

University of Mary Washington holds its centennial anniversary convocation. (03/15/08)

UMW selects its first woman president

Judy G. Hample was selected as the University of Mary Washington's eighth president. (03/11/08)

New UMW president 'the cream of the crop'

UMW student President Krishna Sinha calls Judy Hample, the selection for the new school president, 'the cream of the crop.' (03/11/08)

Home-schooler wins local spelling bee

Maria Wasilewski won 2008 Free Lance-Spelling Bee at Fredericksburg Academy. (03/09/08)

Auditions capture 'Grease' lightning

Riverside Dinner Theater in Stafford holds auditions for lead roles in 'Grease.' (02/26/08)

Local woman rocks out with her violin

Orange was selected to appear on Grammy Awards. (02/25/08)

A look at the Spotsy bypass

Reporter Dan Telvock drives the new road to show how it works. (02/24/08)

Travel: Baltimore market hits the spot

Reporter Edie Gross visits popular Baltimore market. (02/22/08)

Portraits of homeless

Slideshow captures the faces and voices of area's homeless. (02/17/08)

Young blacksmith shatters stereotype

Aislinn Lewis, 20, turns her ideas into creations with copper and iron. (02/14/08)

Bill Clinton speaks to UMW

Former president campaigns for his wife in Fredericksburg. (02/11/08)

Obama speaks in Richmond

Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond Saturday night in advance of the Virginia primary, which is Tuesday. (02/10/08)

Hillary Clinton addresses state Dems

Hillary Clinton spoke at the Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond Saturday night in advance of the Virginia primary, which is Tuesday. (02/09/08)

Hannah Montana fans explain her magic

Local fans explain why they're paying $15 a ticket to see the new Hannah Montana concert movie at Marquee theater in Spotsylvania. (02/09/08)

Voters speak out on presidential primary

We asked some local residents who they're supporting. (02/05/08)

Culpeper murder case faces obstacles

Gray makes appearance in Culpeper slaying case. (02/05/08)

Guard troops return home to heroes' welcome

With police escort and cheering crowd, National Guard unit returns to Fredericksburg. (02/04/08)

Longtime 7-Eleven worker honored

Local woman puts in more than 40 years with convenience store chain. (02/02/08)

Shops say detour hurts business

New courthouse bypass in Spotsylvania makes it harder for customers to get to some shops, some say. (02/01/08)

'World's Best Dogs' spot has big plans

Popular spot on Lafayette Boulevard plans expansion. (01/28/08)

Senegal has painful history

Reporter Kafia Hosh reports on country's link to slavery. (01/27/08)

Power line snaps, ignites van

A parked van burst into flames when an overhead power line snapped and fell on it. No one was injured in the bizarre incident. (01/24/08)

UMW students march for unity

UMW students observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (01/23/08)

Residents speak out on Kalahari

Speakers in favor of the project outnumbered those speaking against it by about a 3-1 ratio. (01/16/08)

A virtual drive

Take a virtual drive through six of Virginia's byways. (01/05/08)

Redskins vs. Dallas

The Redskins defeat Dallas to clinch a playoff spot. (12/31/07)

Hanging up the headphones

Brian Strobel retires after 30 years as WFLS' morning DJ. (12/31/07)

In the shadow of player's death

Former James Monroe star Harvey Thomas struggles to get out of the shadow of a murder he had nothing to do with. (12/30/07)

Kids tell us all about Santa

Area preschool children tell us all about Santa Claus, Christmas, and how reindeer fly. (12/25/07)

Civil War Santa visits Chatham

Civil War Santa makes holiday visit to historic site in southern Stafford. (12/23/07)

Merry Christmas from the kids

Children from various Fredericksburg-area preschools belt out their favorite holiday classics in this holiday video montage. (12/18/07)

Holiday Cookies

Residents at Fredericksburg's Madonna House baked and packaged hundreds of cookies last week to deliver to area police officers, deputies, rescue workers and hospital personnel. (12/18/07)

Holiday Lights 2007

View a slide show of decorated homes in the area (12/18/07)

'Lord, I ain't through yet'

The Rev. Carlin Dempsey talks about his battle with two recurrences of colon cancer, the power of prayer, and his return to the pulpit. (12/16/07)

City votes to keep courts downtown

City Council voted unanimously to build a new court complex on the site which is now occupied by the Post Office. (12/12/07)

Guitars Not Guns

Program gives guitars and lessons to at-risk children. (12/10/07)

Kalahari information session

Residents gathered for the second of two information sessions on the proposed waterpark. (12/05/07)

Demolition time!

The building at 717 Sophia St. was demolished to make way for a proposed riverfront park on that site. (12/05/07)

Fire in Stafford

Firefighters battle structure fire in Stafford Co. (12/04/07)

2007 Christmas Parade

Clips from the 2007 Fredericksburg Jaycees Christmas parade downtown. (12/01/07)

Woodberry vs. Episcopal: 107 years

Rivalry remains fierce after more than a century. (12/01/07)

Penny and Betty, The Spirit of Giving

Woman's compassion eases resident's burden. (12/01/07)

Colonial Beach falls in semis

Colonial Beach fell to the Buffalo Gap Bison, 48-39, in their first-ever VHSL playoff game. (12/01/07)

A 'Cinderella story'

Tiny town prepares for big game. (11/30/07)

Family gets nutty during the holidays

Area family has unusual food tradition. (11/20/07)

Sisters unite for first time

Gathering is emotional for family members. (11/17/07)

Is this right for Stafford?

Gaithersburg has a development similar to one being considered for Stafford. (11/17/07)

UMW students protest racism

Around 100 University of Mary Washington students and employees marched for unity, about a week after a racially insensitive poster caused an outcry on campus. (11/10/07)

Caroline wins cheer contest

Area schools compete in the 2007 Battlefield District Cheerleading Competition. (10/25/07)

Stafford deputy laid to rest

Stafford Deputy Jason Mooney died in the line of duty earlier this month. (10/25/07)

On the Red Carpet at JM

See who came with who and what folks were wearing at JM's homecoming dance. (10/22/07)

Navigating the trails

Area students take geography off-road. (10/18/07)

Vigil shines light on issue

Candlelight vigil to remember those who died from domestic violence, and to celebrate those who survived it. (10/18/07)

Veteran defends right to fly his flag

Phil Stack of Spotsylvania had faced a possible fine for refusing to take down the flag flying from a pole in his front yard. However, the HOA relented allowed him to fly his flag. (10/17/07)

After long fight, residents want road paved

Residents of Grand Brooks Road are sick of the excuses. (10/15/07)

Drought worst in decades

Reporter Donnie Johnston reports on conditions in Culpeper. (10/10/07)

Windwalkers RC Scout Day

Scouts boost skills by flying remote-control airplanes. (10/05/07)

Video: HOA bans Spotsy vet's flag

Homeowners association tells WWII vet to take down his flag pole or face a fine. (10/03/07)

Local GM workers strike

Local GM workers joined a national UAW strike Monday morning at the Powertrain plant on Tidewater Trail in Spotsylvania County. An agreement has now been reached. (09/24/07)

Nats bid farewell to RFK

Team moves into new home next year. (09/23/07)

UMW volleyball ready to roll

Mary Washington's volleyball team is ready for action. (09/01/07)

Scenes from Ghana

Free Lance-Star reporter Frank Delano recently spent time in Ghana and shares what he learned on his visit. (08/25/07)

Move-in day at UMW

The Class of 2011 arrives at the University of Mary Washington, where they will begin college life. (08/23/07)

Guitar player returns home to teach

Cleveland has worked with legends over the years. (08/09/07)

Wish you were a wiener?

FredCast host Alex Russell and FLS reporter Edie Gross try out for an Oscar Mayer wiener ad. (08/09/07)

Spotsylvania Fire Training

Spotsylvania Fire Department trains rookies in real-life fire. (08/02/07)

Remote Area Medical Health Expedition

Thousands of people, including volunteers from the Fredericksburg area, descend on the Wise County Fairgrounds for the annual Remote Area Medical Health Expedition. (07/28/07)

R. Bruce performs @ fred.com

Local singer-songwriter-comedian R. Bruce performs two of his songs, "Make Florida Your Last Stop on Earth" and "Born to Mow.," recently at the fredericksburg.com studio. (07/27/07)

Falcons fall to the Ravens

The Fredericksburg Falcons lose to the Virginia Ravens in the season's opener, 58 to 27. (07/14/07)

Refugees resettle in Fredericksburg

Refugee from Africa who speaks four languages fills a key role for resettlement center in Fredericksburg. (07/08/07)

Battle over braids

A battle over braids and dreadlocks puts Haynesville prison guards against Department of Corrections. (07/02/07)

Homeless kids get kick out of soccer

Teen leads soccer camp for homeless kids at local shelter. (06/28/07)

National Guardsmen say goodbye

In an emotional day for soldiers and their families, National Guard unit here gets sendoff before deployment to Iraq. (06/27/07)

MoreArt! Celebrates diversity

Multimedia presentation of the MoreArt! mosaic project at Roxbury Farm & Garden Center. (requires Flash Player 8 or newer) (06/25/07)

Stafford Army officer won't back down

Lt. Col. Michael Infanti of Stafford shares personal memories of missing soldiers in Iraq. (06/22/07)

Some Gave All Memorial Ride

Bikers ride to honor fallen soldiers (06/17/07)

Teen hit by lightning

Caroline County teenager was struck by lightning as he sat in what he thought was the safest place in the house. (06/14/07)

Day at the derby

Highlights from the 2007 Fredericksburg Soap Box Derby. (06/09/07)

Memorial Day Weekend

Multimedia slideshow of the luminarias at the National Cemetery in Fredericksburg. (05/27/07)

'Get outta the kill zone'

Soldiers complete Logistics Warrior training at A.P. Hill. (05/15/07)

UMW graduates class of 2007

Newt Gringrich speaks at 2007 UMW graduation. (05/12/07)

Fight Night at UMW

University of Mary Washington Boxing Club hosts its first intramural exhibition. (05/04/07)

Fredericksburg family focuses on Lil' Pals

David and Teri Beardsley hope their love for dogs, photography and business will make their Lil' Pals mobile pet photo studio a success. (05/03/07)

Fire displaces Stafford families

Early morning blaze destroys homes in England Run. (04/24/07)

Local VT students react to tragedy

Local Va Tech students reaxt after the campus shooting that left 33 dead. (04/17/07)

Board of visitors puts Frawley on paid leave

UMW President William J. Frawley placed on paid leave by the university. (04/12/07)

UMW Rector Bill Poole takes questions from th

UMW Rector Bill Poole takes questions from the media after Frawley placed on paid leave. (04/12/07)

VIDEO: Volunteers clear new trail at Caledon

AmeriCorps team helps Caledon Natural Area add new 31/2-mile trail through hardwood forest. (04/10/07)

UMW presents Multicultural Fair

UMW held its annual Multicultural Fair despite rainy weather. (04/09/07)

UMW students live on $2 a day for a cause

Some University of Mary Washington students try living on $2 a day to raise money and awareness. (04/06/07)

Pastor reacts to vandalism

The pastor of Union Bell Baptist Church reacts to the vandalism of his church in Stafford. (04/05/07)

Tattoo shops abound

Slideshow of tattoo shops in the area (03/25/07)

UMW Voices

UMW students speak out on selection of Gingrich as commencement speaker (03/23/07)

Arrest in slaying

Suspect arrested in downtown slaying. (03/22/07)

Iron Man visits

Cal Ripken visits Fredericksburg to pitch program for kids (03/21/07)

SPCA fund drive

These animals need your help. Click here to find out how. (03/20/07)

Spring's Here!

Sights & sounds of the first day of spring in Fredericksburg (03/20/07)

Ready, set, eat!

Famous competitive eater "Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas" visits University of Mary Washington for a hot-dog eating contest. (03/15/07)

Robbery closes mall

Police search for suspects after robbery of armored car guard at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. (03/13/07)

An emotional farewell

Local guardsmen say goodbye to their families before leaving for Iraq. (03/05/07)

Kids get artsy

Exhibit features the masterpieces of Fredericksburg Regional Head Start students. (03/01/07)

'McMissile' case ends

Jessica Hall speaks to the media after her release from jail. (02/22/07)

Courtland v. Bruton

Bruton ends Cougars' basketball season, 76-73 (02/22/07)

'McMissile' mom can't catch a break

Jessica Hall's father speaks to the media at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. (02/21/07)

Lafayette 69, Chancellor 61

Chancellor boys defeated in Region I quarterfinals (02/20/07)

Chancellor grabs Battlefield title

Chancellor boys grab Battlefield District basketball title (02/17/07)

Sen. Obama visits

Sen. Barrack Obama excites Richmond crowd. (02/17/07)

Sen Webb speaks at Powertrain

Sen. Webb speaks out against White House position on Iraq (02/12/07)

Webb speaks with Powertrain employees

Sen. Jim Webb speaks at GM Powertrain (02/12/07)

Who's going to win?

Community Voices: Who's going to win the Super Bowl? (01/31/07)

Going to the Big Game

Quantico Marine Corps Band rehearses for Super Bowl appearance (01/31/07)

Railgun test shot

New weapon uses electricity rather than gun powder. (01/30/07)

DDR guru

Local teen is Dance Dance Revolution king (01/26/07)

Tally ho!

Fox leads riders on merry chase. (01/20/07)

Public smoking ban?

Community Voices: Should smoking be banned in public places? (01/18/07)

Step team wins national competition

North Stafford High Step Team wins national competition sponsored by the movie "Stomp the Yard." (01/11/07)

Can they sing?

Community Voices: We asked a bunch of your neighbors to belt out their favorite holiday tunes (12/20/06)

A new sister

Princes Town, Ghana, will be Fredericksburg's new sister city. (12/18/06)

Louisa defeated in final

Amherst defeats Louisa, 34-27, in state final at Lynchburg (12/09/06)