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Rains Shutter Friday VRE Service
Portions of both VRE lines remain under water and sections of track are submerged as of last night, forcing rail officials to cancel service.

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Portions of both VRE lines remain under water and sections of track are submerged as of last night, forcing rail officials to cancel service.

With a little help from police in Texas, Spotsylvania Sheriff's Deputies seize more than $800,000 in drugs, cash and other property from suspected drug dealer.
Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a third robber, still at large, from a violent robbery of Sheetz in late August.
Police identify third suspect, still at large
Police have no suspects or witnesses for the theft. Read more details in today's City Blotter.
Fire department gets to use new rescue boat when man gets stranded in the middle of the Rappahannock.
Nearly 1,000 students returned to James Monroe High School for the 2011-2012 school year yesterday.
Police still searching for suspects in robbery. Read more details in today's City Blotter.
A man is attacked on Princess Anne Street, a boyfriend and girlfriend robbed when hotel room invaded.
Week of events to lead up to formal inauguration at end of the month.
Police say motorcyclist veered into the oncoming lane, resulting in a head on collision.
As the Fredericksburg's Finest show spilled out into Princess Anne Street following the performance, the downtown area was transformed into a kitschy sideshow.
Squad wins two games at Harrisonburg tournament.
Liveblogging from Maury Stadium in downtown Fredericksburg as the James Monroe Yellow Jackets take on the Stafford High Indians.
Briefs from around the Fredericksburg City Public School System.
Mary Baldwin academic with a background in experimental social research to address staff, public during three day visit.
Concerned with their potential to organize criminal activity, police encourage public to report flash mobs in planning.
Second half rally gives Eagles win on opening day road game.
Walker Grant students to wake up the earliest to catch rides to school