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Spotsylvania County Public Schools announced a two-hour early release Monday as light snow continued across portions of the region, prompting a full mobilization of Virginia Department of Transportation crews.
The National Weather Service reported that while snow has been breaking apart north of Fredericksburg, it continues to hold together in a band stretching from Harrisonburg to the Fredericksburg area. Higher elevations and the southwestern corner of Spotsylvania County have seen the most persistent snowfall, though warm pavement temperatures kept major routes mostly wet rather than snow-covered.
Option A was ultimately approved by the Board, and it had a plurality of support from the nearly 13,000 survey respondents. More than 80% of survey respondents ranked Option A as their preferred calendar choice.
Students will start on Aug. 24, 2026, and finish the year on June 17, 2027. Teachers will start on Aug. 17 and finish on June 21. Winter break begins Dec. 21, 2026, and ends Jan. 1, 2027. Spring break is scheduled for March 22 through 29, 2027, with an additional teacher workday on March 29.
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Christmas festivities were interrupted Friday night when a vehicle crashed through a police barricade during the annual Santa Lights Manassas celebration, injuring an officer and sending families scrambling during one of the city’s most heavily attended holiday events.
The crash occurred around 7:43 p.m. in Old Town at the intersection of West and Center streets, where officers were directing traffic as thousands gathered for the tree lighting, wagon rides, and Santa’s arrival by Virginia Railway Express train.
A 32-year-old Spotsylvania man died Friday morning after his SUV crashed into a traffic light pole in Fredericksburg.
Police say the black Ford SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed around 9:36 a.m. on December 5 when it crossed several lanes at the intersection of Plank Road and Gateway Boulevard before striking the pole. The crash is under investigation, with police citing speeding and aggressive driving as potential factors.
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We had a night full of firsts — my first time live-streaming a parade and my first Fredericksburg Christmas Parade. A huge thank-you to Norton Pelt Law and my friend Jason Pelt for not only hosting us, but also volunteering to build what I’m convinced is the best parade hosting and review platform anywhere. He didn’t have to do it, but he did — and it made all the difference.
I’m also deeply grateful to Kelly Sienkowski for producing and co-hosting the show. Her quick wit and engaging banter elevated the entire broadcast. This parade clearly means so much to the community, and it was an honor to share it with all of you — from those who marched, to the thousands who lined the streets, to everyone who watched and commented from home.
The magic of the holidays is here — and tonight, Potomac Local News will bring you a front-row seat to one of Virginia’s best holiday traditions.
🎄 We’re streaming the 2025 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade LIVE starting at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Downtown Fredericksburg
🎙️ Hosts: Kelly Sienkowski & Uriah Kiser
🏛️ Broadcast Partner: Norton Pelt Law
