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James Monroe Museum Gets New Director
Scott Harris replaces John Pearce, who had 27 years at museum.

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Scott Harris replaces John Pearce, who had 27 years at museum.

Suspect in case refuses to turn self in after speaking with police.
A new Fredericksburg court facility will be located on Princess Anne Street.
City Council eliminated three proposed court facility schemes last night, see which ones made it through.
City Council gives final blessing to $75 million budget, increases in real estate tax and service fees.
City leaders opt for Princess Anne Street over Caroline, Sophia locations.
$75 million city budget requires hikes in tax rate, service fees.
150 years ago this week, local residents voted to secede from the Union.
Odd marriage pairs oceanography with baseball at new park under construction.
UMW Named to President's Community Service Honor Roll for Second Year in a Row
Friends of transgender woman beaten in Bragg Hill on Satuday speak.
Assault victim was transexual, had been harrassed in neighborhood before.
Most road construction will stop, other changes over Memorial Day weekend.
Afternoon storms could bring high winds to the area.
Complaint forces city parks to take second look at firearms policies.