The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)’s Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship is open for applications. Undergraduate and graduate students studying music are eligible for the $5,000 scholarship, a one-time award. Marian Anderson was a groundbreaking African American contralto and an inspirati...

Greyson Crenwelge accepts a $1,000 check from Fredericksburg VFW Post 7105 from Post Commander Jim Bisson after winning first place in the post’s Voice of Democracy essay contest. Crenwelge is a junior at Fredericksburg High School. — Submitted photo

Ireadily applaud the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s selection committee for choosing “The Gifts of the Magi” for Season 28. It’s a worthy alternative to the inherently predictable, “A Christmas Carol” or “Nutcracker.” Ten days before opening, Joshua Henderson, who was slated to play a character na...

Kira is an eight-weekold female grey tabby kitten. She and Tammy, Chatty, Lila and Macy are all available for adoption just in time for the holidays. ...

Hye Meadow Winery will host a Karoling Karaoke Night on Saturday, Dec. 14 with music by DJ Serene Rhythms. Karaoke is free and all songs are welcome. ...

The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg and Optimist International are sponsoring an essay contest for students. All students in public, private and paroc...