Stafford County couple claim huge lottery jackpot
A Stafford County couple today claimed a Powerball jackpot of $217 million. Dave and Nancy Honeywell elected to take a lump-sum payment of $136.4 million before taxes. They claimed the …more
January 9th, 2013
Another small earthquake recorded in Louisa
A 2.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Louisa County Wednesday night. According to data from the U.S. Geological Society, the weak quake hit around 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, but didn’t cause any …more
October 22nd, 2012
State field hockey: Three local teams advance
Mountain View, Stafford and Chancellor have all booked field hockey vacations in Virginia Beach this weekend, each with a 2-1 state quarterfinal victory. Chancellor made a 2-0 lead stand up …more
October 22nd, 2012
Man robs Hair Cuttery in Stafford County
By KEITH EPPS A robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money after holding up a Stafford hair salon at gunpoint Sunday evening, police said. Sheriff’s Maj. David Decatur …more
September 7th, 2012
Spotsylvania Police Report – 9/1 – 9/6
Capt. Mike Harvey has released arrests made for the week of Sept. 1 through Sept. 6. Here is the complete text of his news release. Theft On 9/1/12 Deputy Hanrahan …more
August 7th, 2012
Overnight crash snarls I-95 traffic in Caroline
An overnight crash on Interstate 95 in Caroline County led to lane closures and backups early this morning. According to VDOT, a contractor vehicle in a paving work zone on …more
July 18th, 2012
Woman, 85, shortens her bucket list
By CATHY DYSON The “crazy” great-grandmother jumped out of a perfectly good airplane so she could check another item off her bucket list. Phyllis Palestri celebrated her 85th birthday Saturday …more
July 18th, 2012
Michelle Obama in Fredericksburg: Line forms early for tickets
Those interested in seeing First Lady Michelle Obama at the University of Mary Washington Friday evening lined up this morning in advance of tickets becoming available at 11 a.m. at …more
July 16th, 2012
Intruder gets surprising welcome in Fredericksburg
A surprise early morning visitor got a surprising welcome from a 50-year-old Fredericksburg resident early Sunday, police said. City police spokeswoman Natatia Bledsoe said the man and his wife, who …more
June 26th, 2012
