Powerball Jackpot Soars To $1.25B: What To Know In Virginia

Wednesday's jackpot is the second-biggest Powerball jackpot of 2025.

$254K Jackpot Won By Fredericksburg Woman Playing VA Lottery Instant Game

A Fredericksburg woman plans to use the money she won playing a Virginia Lottery instant game to help her retire.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In VA For Next Drawing

The jackpot, which currently has a cash value of $461.3 million, could soar even higher before Saturday night’s drawing.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $965M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In VA

The massive jackpot, worth $445.3 million in cash, grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.

$2M Powerball Winner Claims Prize In Spotsylvania

A winning Powerball ticket from the Aug. 27 drawing was purchased at a Spotsylvania grocery store, according to Virginia Lottery officials.

Why This Fredericksburg Woman Says She ‘Hit The Powerball With Family’

“I had this whole big family in less than six months,” Annemarie Landry said. “It was 360 degrees of wild and crazy, but pretty awesome.”

Powerball Jackpot Surges To $1.4B: How, When To Play In VA

The last time a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Virginia was in 2023. Here's what to know about Wednesday's drawing.

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1B: How To Play In VA

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot ranks as the game’s sixth-largest prize and the biggest advertised jackpot in more than a year.

$850M Powerball Jackpot, 6th Largest In History: Where To Buy Tickets In VA

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is $850 million, since no player claimed Monday's drawing. Here's where to buy tickets in Virginia.

Woman Who Lost Arms In Dog Attack Focus Of Fundraiser

A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Fredericksburg woman who lost the use of her arms when she was savagely attacked by the family dog.

$2,500 Donated To The Great Train Race In Fredericksburg

A Fredericksburg car dealership recently donated $2,500 to The Great Train Race, an annual event that helps support Loisann’s Hope House.

6 Can’t-Miss Hikes Near Fredericksburg

Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of adventurer.

Anthem LemonAid Fundraising Event Expands To Fredericksburg

Volunteers can help support the hematology and oncology programs at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU by operating a lemonade stand.

Winning $348M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In VA

Virginia lottery officials said the jackpot is the largest prize ever won in the state.

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Honored As It Expands Summer Services

No Kid Hungry recently honored the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank for its ongoing commitment to feeding the region's hungry children.

$100K Top Prize In VA Lottery Game Won By Retired Fredericksburg Teacher

A retired schoolteacher won $100,000 on a Virginia Lottery ticket she purchased while shopping at a Fredericksburg grocery store.

11 VA Towns Ranked Among Best Places To Live By U.S. News

Eleven Virginia towns were among the 250 Best Places To Live, with some offering a higher value of living than other cities in the U.S.

VA Among Best States For Mothers, New Ranking Says

As Mother's Day approaches, a new ranking looks at which states offer the best support for moms. See where Virginia ranked.

Fredericksburg Country Club Celebrates 100 Years Of Excellence

The historic Fredericksburg Country Club will be celebrating its 100th birthday with a variety events, including a gala and county fair.

Sheehy Suburu To Celebrate Earth Month With Free Tree Giveaway

Anyone who wishes to receive one of the 100 free trees Sheehy Suburu of Fredericksburg is giving away on Saturday must preregister.

Parents Inspire Fredericksburg Student To ‘Follow Her Dreams’

Patch is shining light on the young people who are having a positive impact on their schools and the greater Fredericksburg community.

Extra $1 Helps Fredericksburg Man Triple VA Lottery Win To $150K

A Fredericksburg man who spent an extra $1 for Power Play when he bought his Powerball ticket tripled his winnings to $150,000.

Cicada Invasion In VA This Year: See When Brood XIV Arrives

Brace yourself for a deafening noise this spring. Virginia is one of 13 states that could see a cicada explosion sometime this spring.

$1M Powerball Win Becomes Fredericksburg Woman’s Birthday Surprise

Fredericksburg man waits a day to tell his wife about his winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million, saving the news as a birthday surprise.

This Landmark Is The Most Romantic Place In VA, List Reveals

A new list compiled by Travel + Leisure highlights the most romantic spot in every state. This is where Virginians feel the most love.

VA Among Top 10 Most Educated U.S. States: WalletHub

WalletHub compared each state across several metrics to determine which were the most and least educated. See how VA ranked.

Here’s Where To Find Girl Scout Cookies In Fredericksburg

Girl Scout Cookie season has officially started for the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital.

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Fredericksburg Grocery Store

A grocery store in Fredericksburg sold a winning Virginia Lottery ticket worth $1 million for Monday night's Powerball drawing.

Virginia Falls 7 Spots In New U-Haul Growth Ranking

U-Haul recently released its annual Growth Index, a tool meant to gauge how well states and cities are attracting and maintaining residents.

This 'Very Demure' List Includes VA's Most-Searched Slang Words

A new analysis of search data for 2024 revealed the most searched-for slang words in Virginia.

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia.

11 VA Cities Among Best Small Towns In America: Ranking

A new ranking by WalletHub determined the best small cities in the U.S. by looking at affordability, education and quality of life.

Top Dining + Shake Shacks Coming + Sky Zone Closes: NoVA Business News

Best restaurants, a trampoline park closing, a coming restaurant week and a warning about a credit card skimmer in top VA business news.

$250K Won By Stafford Woman Playing VA Lottery's Bank A Million Game

Stopping for gas, a Stafford County woman won $250,000 on two Bank a Million tickets from the Virginia Lottery.

$617K Jackpot Won By Fredericksburg Woman Playing VA Lottery Online

A Fredericksburg woman won more than $617,000 playing Virginia Lottery's MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots​ game playing online.

Downtown Movies In The Park Brings Family Films To Riverside Park

Fredericksburg Main Street and the city's Economic Development Authority team up to present free family movies at Riverside Park.

UFO Sightings In VA: What Witnesses Saw

World UFO Day is July 2. See what reports Virginians have filed about strange phenomena in the sky above.

MD Man Wanted In FXBG For Abduction Arrested By Stafford Deputies

Stafford County Sheriff's Deputies apprehended a 23-year-old Maryland man who was wanted on multiple charges, including abduction.

2 VA Cities Among Best Places To Live In America, U.S. News Says

Two Virginia cities were ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Flying Insects Reported At 4 Fredericksburg Restaurant Kitchens

Rappahannock Area Health District recorded violations at several facilities around Fredericksburg during recent restaurant inspections.

Warm Season Perennial Plant Favorites

Since it's summer, individuals need to grow warm-season perennials that provide spectacular spots of color!

Native Plant Benefits When Used in Landscaping

Why Choose Native Plants? They are Low Maintenance, Improve the Environment and Have a long lifespan