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Manufactured outrage: Spotsylvania supervisors protest bill lifting restrictions off modular homes
Bill passed the House of Delegates unanimously and the State Senate 39-1 before it was signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
FXBG ADVANCE WEDNESDAY 7/15/26 NEWSLETTER
Misuse of Force. Summer Harvest. Where We Agree. New News.
Where We Agree—and Why It Matters for America’s Future
THE FXBG ADVANCE WEDNESDAY 7/15/26 AFTERNOON READ
Traffic Alert
Beginning Monday, July 27, Dominion Energy and its contractors will begin utility work on the Mary Washington Hospital campus. The project is expected to last through the week and will require inte…
What’s the scoop? Local ice cream shops share top flavors
Honor National Ice Cream Day with a cold sweet treat from a local shop.
Teen Charged After Shots Fired Report in Fredericksburg Neighborhood
A 17-year-old was charged after police responded to reports of shots fired in a Fredericksburg neighborhood Sunday night.
Fredericksburg Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 18-Year-Old
Fredericksburg police are asking for help locating 18-year-old Dominic Isaiah Poole, who was last seen Tuesday afternoon.
City council approves AI-enhanced package for police body-worn cameras
Tools assist officers in writing reports, translating into multiple languages, and creating transcripts.
Harrison County health officials investigate possible Cyclospora cases amid growing West Virginia outbreak
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison-Clarksburg Health Department is investigating two potential cases of Cyclospora infection as West Virginia health officials continue monitoring a growing statewide …
Diddy was just spotted in prison amid major news back home in Miami
Sean "Diddy" Combs in the press room during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sept. 12, 2023. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
Oregon Zoo rhino Tamu reaches 2,040 pounds as conservation efforts continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tamu, a 2-year-old male eastern black rhino at the Oregon Zoo, now weighs 2,040 pounds. Born on Dec. 4, 2023, he is nearing the size of his mother. Zoo staff in Portland are…
FreddyLA7: An Immigration Plan We Can Believe In
He’s blowing stuff up. He’s shooting guns. And he’s doing it all with friendly southern folks he just met an hour ago. His name is Freddy, and he’s back. After two agonizing weeks of radio silence,…
Atwell tapped for Boys Nation
Cameron Atwell, from Sequoyah High School, and 99 other incoming high school seniors representing 49 states and the District of Columbia are slated to represent Oklahoma at American Legion Boys Nat…
David Teel: UVA’s best player, Kam Robinson, aiming for Week 0 return
Virginia finished second in the ACC and 22nd nationally in scoring defense last season. Just imagine if Kam Robinson, the team’s best player, hadn’t missed half the year with injuries.
Relief from energy bills unlikely as utilities request billions in rate hikes
Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year. The consumer ...
Exclusive — FBI’s ‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’ Sees Hundreds of Arrests, Drugs Seized, 120 Children Located
FBI Director Kash Patel is pleased with Operation Summer Heat 2.0, and the FBI is revealing new overarching statistics showing the crackdown on crime has been massively effective. The post Exclusiv…
Fredericksburg chamber offers Digital Marketing Master Class
FREDERICKSBURG — The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce invites business owners, marketing professionals, nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs to attend its upcoming Master Class: Digital Marketing …
883-Mile 2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coupe
This 2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe was delivered new to Stephens Auto Center in Danville, West Virginia, and it now has 883 miles. It is finished in Oxford White with Sonic Blue over-the-top…
FAAR Reports Balanced Fredericksburg Area Housing Market in Latest Stats - Potomac Local News
FAAR Reports Balanced Fredericksburg Area Housing Market in Latest Stats Potomac Local News
Summer Harvest (After the Rabbits, Raccoons, Deer, Groundhogs, and Foxes Got Done with It)
THE FXBG ADVANCE WEDNESDAY 7/15/26 MIDDAY READ
House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How VA Reps Voted
Here's how Virginia's congressional delegation voted on making daylight savings time permanent.
House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How VA Reps Voted - Patch
House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How VA Reps Voted Patch
WATCH: Spotsylvania Schools use book vending machines to spark a love of reading
It's another way to get books into the hands of kids.
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Beyond The Burg
Regional press 60+ miles out — context, not hyperlocal.
Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to inspect his cellphone with DA
Attorneys for the family of a Black teenager who went missing during a July Fourth boat trip to an island…
Azura Stevens scores 18 of her 20 points in the 1st half and the Sky beat the Storm
CHICAGO (AP) — Azura Stevens scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Sydney Taylor added 17 points,…
Israel’s latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past…
France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive…
US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
Mourners chant slogan as one of them holds a poster of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a ceremony…
Who pays for data center power lines? Virginia hearing could change the answer
A pivotal hearing before state regulators may shift billions in power costs to data center industry amid the grid expansion debate.
Crime down across Virginia in 2025, per new VSP report
Crime was down across Virginia in 2025, with violent crimes at a 5-year low, according to new data from Virginia State Police.
Valkyries beat the Fever 88-75 for 8th straight victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Kaitlyn Chen had 14 points, all in the second half, and the…
New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served…
A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A three-month mass trial of hundreds of alleged gang members of MS-13 wrapped up…
More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel,…
Tallest Christmas tree in Richmond set to debut at massive CarMax Park Christmas experience
Even though it's scorching hot outside, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are already debuting their plan for a Christmas wonderland this winter at CarMax Park.
Should daylight saving time be made permanent?
Are you tired of changing your clocks twice a year?
Baldwin family, 8News analyst weigh in on Rivera’s 10-year sentence appeal
8News legal analyst Russ Stone says appealing a 10-year sentence will be a difficult task for Nico Rivera and his lawyers.
'Don't dig up the dead,' Stafford County woman fights to protect historic cemetery from proposed data center development
A 94-year-old woman is urging leaders to protect a centuries-old cemetery from a proposed data center, fearing the disturbance of her enslaved ancestors' graves.
8 children, 1 adult transported after school bus crash in Fauquier County
The bus was carrying 38 children from Fauquier Community Child Care when it crashed.
Several more years and millions of dollars to upgrade downtown Petersburg's draining infrastructure
Petersburg's city manager said it could take several more years and a total of $12 million to upgrade draining infrastructure downtown after flooding left businesses under water a year ago. March A…
'He wasn't a stranger' | Families say trusted Fairfax County soccer coach scammed them out of thousands
Fairfax County Police say Ahmed Mohamed promised at least 17 families a trip to Italy, but instead scammed them out of more than $70,000.
17-year-old boy dead after shooting in Richmond's Southside
A 17-year-old is dead after he was shot in Richmond's Southside earlier this month.
Bond denied for Chesterfield man accused of killing wife, staging her suicide
The man accused of killing his wife and staging the scene to look like a suicide will remain behind bars after a judge denied his request for bond on Wednesday.
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field. The po…
Richmond to host 'Summer on the Southside' free concert series
Richmond's free "Summer on the Southside" concert series will begin at the end of July.
8News talks with Richmond Symphony about Summer Serenades
8News was joined by several special guests with the Richmond Symphony on Wednesday to talk about their Summer Serenades series.
Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to resume traffic stops Wednesday, reversing a one-day pause on the policy after officers killed two i…
Four VA-01 Democrats ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor
Virginia Democrats seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Westmoreland, are publicly challenging what several campaigns say is an improper show of support from the party establishment for one o…
The Rundown: Meet 8News intern Turi Trainor
On the latest episode of The Rundown, host MaryCatherine Price talks to Turi Trainor about her time as an 8News intern and what her ultimate goal is in journalism.
Richmond Ren Faire crew bringing back 'Warriors in Bloom' to Agecroft Hall and Gardens
If you loved the inaugural Richmond Ren Faire back in spring, chances are you'll probably enjoy this opportunity to step back in time again next month.
8News tries Joey's Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day
8News celebrated National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with some tasty savory treats from Joey's Hot Dogs.
Two roads in Chesterfield will be closed early next week
Sections of Matoaca and Hickory roads in Chesterfield County near Petersburg will be closed early next week for pipe replacements.
Woman critically injured after house fire in Henrico
One woman was critically injured after a house fire Tuesday night in Henrico.