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Three indicted for murder, dismemberment of Virginia man

June 22, 2021 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Three people have been indicted by a special Virginia grand jury on first-degree murder and more than 80 other charges in connection with the February slaying and dismemberment of a 20-year-old man.

Fake psychologist sent to prison facing multiple lawsuits

March 2, 2021 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia woman serving an 11-year prison sentence for treating patients while pretending to be a psychologist is now facing multiple civil lawsuits seeking millions of dollars, according to court records...

Virginia lawmakers vote to make Juneteenth a state holiday

By SAM FOWLER of Capital News ServiceOctober 19, 2020 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Juneteenth has officially become a state holiday after lawmakers unanimously approved legislation during the Virginia General Assembly special session...

Slave sale block set to be displayed in museum, with context

September 28, 2020 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A 176-year-old stone block that was used for slave auctions in Virginia will go on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, with signs explaining the context of recent protests against racial injustice that left it covered in graffiti...

Virginia city plans ‘reverse’ Christmas parade due to virus

September 7, 2020 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia city is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic...

Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block

June 5, 2020 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed from a Virginia city's downtown...

Virginia family out for ride finds nearly $1 million in road

May 19, 2020 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the

Authorities: Virginia farmer holds goat thief at gunpoint

February 20, 2020 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — AVirginia man held a suspect who was trying to steal goats from his farm at gunpoint until authorities could arrive to make an arrest, authorities said...

Chronic pain patients says they’re ‘treated like criminals’

BY CATHY DYSONAugust 19, 2018 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — When the former nonprofit director_a woman with a master's degree in social work_moved from North Carolina to Spotsylvania County last fall, she brought detailed medical records about her chronic pain and the opioids she takes to treat them...