Advance Evening News
This evening, previews of the Board meetings this week in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg, and all things cats!
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Does Your Cat Want to be on the Second Annual Canal Quarter Cat Tour?
By Adele Uphaus
The answer is yes!
Read on to find out more
Fredericksburg City Council August 26 Meeting Preview
By Adele Uphaus
An overview of items on the agenda for Tuesday's work session and business meeting.
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Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors - Meeting Preview
By Martin Davis
The Board will meet Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
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Local Obituaries
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