Fredericksburg, VA|News|
What To Expect Locally During Irene
For the moment, Fredericksburg is to the west of the storm, but the region will still be subjected to sustained high winds and drenching rains.

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For the moment, Fredericksburg is to the west of the storm, but the region will still be subjected to sustained high winds and drenching rains.

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Additional city staff are on hand to secure buildings and respond to damage.
Hurricane Irene is going to pack a wallop to the area, by all accounts. Follow along live as Fredericksburg Patch keeps you updated on the situation.
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Company to donat $25,000 to program to help at risk populations work towards college graduation.
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The Fredericksburg City Council declined to identify a preferred redistricting option in advance of a Sept. 13 public hearing on the issue.
Employees of embattled Fairwinds Day School, Calvary Christian Center, phrase debate over special use permit in stark religious terms, drawing the criticism of members of the City Council.
Crews from Columbia Gas have repaired the source of a massive gas leak in Fredericksburg.
City fire and rescue and building officials inspecting structures for damage after 5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes city, region.
Epicenter was in Virginia. Reports of tremors felt as far away as Cleveland, New York City.
Epicenter was in Virginia. Reports of tremors felt as far away as Cleveland, New York City.