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Mary Washington Hospital performs first Barostim implant to treat heart failure
Fredericksburg, Va. (August 24, 2026) – Mary Washington Hospital has successfully performed its first implant of Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation...
President & CEO John Hewa Reappointed to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — John D. Hewa, President and CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and current chair of the Virginia Economic...
Pool Pump Working Overtime? Your Bill May Show It
Fredericksburg, Va. – Your pool pump may be working harder — and costing more — than you realize. Running quietly in the background day after day,...
Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund Announces $350,000 in Grants to Support Local Nonprofits
Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund Announces $350,000 in Grants to Support Local Nonprofits Fredericksburg Region, VA (August 18, 2026) —...
Downed Line Safety: What 35 Feet Really Looks Like
Fredericksburg, Va. – A downed power line doesn’t have to spark, smoke or make noise to be dangerous. It may still be energized — and electricity...
What Does 150 Years in Banking Really Mean for Customers?
Banks come and go. Industries evolve. Technology changes. Customer expectations shift. Yet some financial institutions continue serving their...
Paving & Sidewalk Work Scheduled Throughout Fredericksburg
(Fredericksburg, VA) August 14, 2026 – The City of Fredericksburg will begin its annual paving and sidewalk rehabilitation program in several...
Mary Washington Hospital delivers 51 babies in one week, including four sets of twins
Fredericksburg, Va. (August 17, 2026) – The Women’s and Children’s Care Center at Mary Washington Hospital recently welcomed 51 babies in a single...
Beyond the Flags: Five Lines VA811 May Not Mark
Fredericksburg, VA. – This week’s VA811 Day is designed to remind commonwealth residents to contact Virginia 811 before starting any project that...
UMW Announces 2026 Washington and Alvey Scholars from Virginia and Maryland
The University of Mary Washington has awarded two Washington Scholarships to Virginia students and three Alvey Scholarships to Maryland students,...