Time and Space Comics, a new comic book store, is hosting a soft opening in Stafford this weekend. For founder Kent McKee, this is the realization of a lifelong dream that has been years in the making.
McKee and his wife Courtney started Time and Space Comics in 2019 as an online venture. "We began by doing sales online and attending local comic cons," McKee shared. After moving to Aquia Harbor, Kent had always envisioned opening a store in Stafford. The shop's name holds special meaning, derived from a phrase the couple often say to each other: "I love you through all time and space."
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Fillagreen, a new shop in downtown Fredericksburg, is set to offer refills on household and bathroom supplies, with a mission to reduce plastic waste. Owners John and Beverly Hicks were inspired to start Fillagreen by their 11-year-old twins, who had been learning about environmental issues and pollution. "We saw an opportunity to make a difference in the world while also teaching our children about the hard work that goes into running a small business," said Beverly.
The Hicks first test-marketed their concept at the Manassas Farmer's Market before opening their first brick-and-mortar location at 9029 Center St. in Manassas. They noticed a substantial gap in refillable product locations along the I-95 corridor between Manassas and Richmond and felt Fredericksburg was an ideal place to bridge that gap. John, who helped found the University of Mary Washington’s Mother’s Rugby team and remains active in its foundation, said that moving into downtown Fredericksburg was made easier through their partnership with Main Street America. Both Manassas and Fredericksburg are part of the Main Street program, which focuses on revitalizing historic downtowns and neighborhoods nationwide.
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Fredericksburg City has announced that Duck Donuts will be moving into Central Park. The new location will be near Peter Chang's and Bonefish Grill.
Duck Donuts previously opened a location in Eagle Village, near the University of Mary Washington, in 2017. That location closed, and has since been replaced by a tobacco and vape shop. In 2020, Duck Donuts closed their North Stafford location.
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A 225-year-old family-run farm in Spotsylvania will open a winery.
Willow Oak Farm and Vineyards, owned and operated by the Smith family: Lee, Jeffrey, and Kenny, is currently in the design phase for its winery and production facility. The farm is located on Mill Pond Road.
