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Bald eagle numbers soaring on Potomac
The economy may have slowed summer tourism, but not for bald eagles on the Potomac.
True freedom is about community
But what do we really mean by freedom? I gave that question some thought recently as I read the compelling 2001 book by Louis Menand about ideas that have shaped America--"The Metaphysical Club." It also came up in my preparations for this month's Episcopal General Convention in Anaheim, Calif., and in my speech last month to the eighth-grade class ...
Krystal Ball gets started early in bid for Rob Wittman's seat...
The 2010 congressional races are 18 months away, but Krystal Ball, who recently kicked off her challenge to Rep.
Clash of Classes Over Beach Plan
On paper, the proposal to build 60 townhouses at Fairview Beach looks like a rezoning issue, a matter for King George County officials to decide.
King George farmers market taking root The community day was to...
By noon at the King George Farmers Market Community Appreciation Day, Monica and Jeff Schenemann's fish were sold out.
Dahlgren shows off latest gadgets
Whether it's fighting a war, preparing for a hurricane or dealing with a terrorist attack, information is power.
K.G. marker honors Union naval hero
These days, James Harmon Ward isn't a household name. Dial the clock back to the American Civil War, though, and Cmdr.
'The voice of reason in the middle of chaos'
Dahlgren chaplain's duty: to help military personnel reconcile war-fighting role with principles of faith By Ed Jones W HAT DOES a chaplain say when a Marine wants revenge after 21 of his buddies have been killed in three days in Iraq? What kind of blessing does a man of God offer when the remains of a U.S. serviceman and the suicide bomber who ...
Trio's presence earns them present King George County triplets earn a ...
When the Armentrout triplets sit down to be interviewed, it's no accident that Lindsey sits in the middle.
Tuesday, June 23, 6 p.m., Elkins Garden, Dogue community, King George. Come see the bluebirds and learn how you can get them to thrive around your home.
Most of the federal stimulus funds for the Fredericksburg area so far have helped education and local governments balance their budgets.
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19 Grads from Glenns Campus Governor's School
Members of the 2009 Chesapeake Bay Governora s School Class of 2009 at the Glenns Campus include, front row from left, Nick Rowe, Danielle Martin, Lorrin Massengill, Melissa Baltrusaitis and Justin Thompson; second row, Seth Theuerkauf, Lauren Kiser, Samantha Floyd, Woody Stephens and Cody Voight; third row, Mark Hall, Steven Thompson, Epi Perez ...
Sky will light up on the Fourth
There will be fireworks in Fredericksburg this Fourth of July. Enough money has been raised to fund the show, said Roberta Gold, Heritage Festival organizer.
A King George County jury Thursday recommended a five-year prison term for a man accused of breaking a chair over a woman's head and stomping her.
Status of Holiday Fireworks in Area Communities Varies
Fredericksburg isn't the only area in the region at risk of having to call off Fourth of July celebrations.
Culpeper police arrest fugitive; Penn also wanted in Stafford
The Culpeper police caught up with a Greene County fugitive late last week and arrested him during a traffic stop.
Rappahannock Comunity College graduate list
Graduates receiving pins were: Nancy Miller and Dawn Smith, both of Colonial Beach; Leslie Alexander, Aisha Bowler, Maria Clark, Christopher Fisher, Jacquelyn Gathercole, Heather Henry, Sharon Ingo, Shana Smith, and Afua Yeboah-Kankam, all of Essex County; Kimberly Bondes, Beau Felder, Bradley Hudgins, Brittany Nelson, and Cherri Turcotte, all of ...
The two challengers in the race for James Monroe District supervisor in King George County say others encouraged them to seek office.
Missing girl found in woods near home King George County search for missing girl ends happily
An overnight search for a King George County girl ended successfully yesterday morning thanks to the work of six agencies from Virginia and Maryland, plus 42 volunteers with seven search and rescue dog teams, according to King George sheriff's Capt.
Pearl Harbor guns move to museum
On Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the USS Pennsylvania sat in dry dock not far from other ships in the Pacific fleet.