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Sign up: Why you should be aware of palliative medicine Spotsylvania man recovers beloved ’69 Camaro stolen 17 years ago James Baron 16 hrs ago Tommy Cook never lost hope he’d one day recover his beloved 1969 Hugger Orange Camaro that went missing 17 years ago. Local News Rebounding from pandemic part of proposed update to Spotsylvania comprehensive plan Scott Shenk 16 hrs ago The updated plan also calls for encouraging federal agencies to relocate to Spotsylvania; expanding the county’s broadband and telecommunications infrastructure; and innovative” land use with renewable energy and data processing centers. Local News Virus claims ’larger than life’ community supporter Jerry Sullivan Cathy Dyson 16 hrs ago Jerry L. Sullivan was known locally and across the state and nation for his charitable work with the the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Local News Another 256 people in Fredericksburg region test positive for COVID-19 Cathy Dyson 21 hrs ago For the sixth time in December, the number of new virus cases statewide tops 4,000 a day. Local News Fredericksburg community gives law enforcement officers warm support during holiday duty James Baron Dec 24, 2020 For the sixth straight year, law enforcement officers in the Fredericksburg region will be able to find comfort in a hot cup of coffee while o… Local News Virginia continues to set new record for virus cases Cathy Dyson Dec 24, 2020 Orange County reports two new deaths from COVID-19 this week for a total of 12 virus-related fatalities. Trending now Virus claims ’larger than life’ community supporter Jerry Sullivan Spotsylvania man recovers beloved ’69 Camaro stolen 17 years ago Another 256 people in Fredericksburg region test positive for COVID-19 Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for December 25 Chilling warning blared from RV before Nashville explosion The Latest Local News Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for December 25 Updated Dec 25, 2020 Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star. Local News Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for December 24 Updated Dec 24, 2020 Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star. Local News Virginia sets record for new daily virus cases Dec 23, 2020 Another 157 tested positive for COVID-19 in the Rappahannock Area Health District. State and Regional News WATCH NOW: Baltimore building explosion injures 23, traps window washing crew The Associated Press Dec 23, 2020 BALTIMORE (AP) — An explosion in a high-rise building in Baltimore injured 23 people Wednesday and temporarily trapped a window washing crew o… Business News Virginia takes steps to avoid higher unemployment insurance taxes for businesses hit by the pandemic By JOHN REID BLACKWELL Richmond Times-Dispatch Dec 23, 2020 Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday took steps to prevent Virginia businesses hit hardest by the pandemic from having to pay extra taxes to help sho… State and Regional News Same-sex weddings not allowed, N.C. venue tells couple BY JOHN HINTON Winston-Salem Journal Updated Dec 23, 2020 A same sex-couple say they were shocked when the operator of a local wedding venue told them that same-sex marriage ceremonies are not held there. Local Events News Conservation groups purchase land to preserve views from Appalachian Trail’s McAfee Knob Land acquired for Virginia’s 40th state park Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for December 23 WATCH NOW: Virginia museum says Lee statue, formerly at U.S. Capitol, will tell story of ’change over time’ PHOTOS: Wreaths Across America throughout the region Online sports betting in Virginia nearing its debut PHOTOS: Lee statue arrives in Richmond after being removed from U.S. Capitol Police chief apologizes to Black man detained in Virginia Beach mall More Local News Sports Today in sports history: Kobe Bryant helps Lakers snap Celtics’ 19-game win streak in 2008 Today in sports history: Cleveland Browns win NFL title behind 4 TD passes from Otto Graham in 1950 High school girls’ basketball: Short-handed Massaponax holds off Spotsylvania in opener STEVE DeSHAZO: Cavaliers are getting the band back together KEN PERROTTE: Thanks to technology, a fond farewell to big game check cards High school notebook: Courtland’s boys look to rebuild Today in sports history: Franco Harris’s ’Immaculate Reception’ lifts Steelers to 1972 playoff win Lakers get championship rings with empty arena, full hearts More Sports Entertainment Florida authorities accuse rapper, 2 others, home invasion, Mallard to go? 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This is the longest music video of all time — and it would take you more than 4,200 hours to watch Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ’kindness of strangers’ More Entertainment Extras The Free Lance-Star Buy Local Gift Card Directory View All Photos +68 Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP +14 Today in history: Dec. 26 Today in history: Dec. 26 +16 Celebrity Birthdays: Dec. 26 Celebrity Birthdays: Dec. 26 +7 Photos: A sampling of holiday cards for COVID-19 hospital patients Photos: A sampling of holiday cards for COVID-19 hospital patients +17 Today in history: Dec. 25 Today in history: Dec. 25 Nation & World Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site Widespread outages continue in Tennessee following blast The Latest: Number of global COVID-19 cases tops 80 million Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes Still The King: James wins AP Male Athlete of Year award More Nation & World Opinion EDITORIAL: Barbara Johns is right choice to stand in U.S. Capitol DONNIE JOHNSTON: America doesn’t need four more years of divisiveness EDITORIAL: Room for optimism as state budget takes shape EDITORIAL: Merry Christmas and may God bless us all COMMENTARY: For active duty military, Christmas dinner could be anywhere More Opinion Trending topics 7 things you must know about travel insurance When can kids get COVID-19 vaccine? 5 questions parents are asking 2020 in review: The most memorable quotes of the year 10 home trends to spruce up your space this winter Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP More Trending topics Local Businesses Belmont Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery 2071 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554 Website Lewis Insurance Associates P.O. BOX 1510,...