Fredericksburg has hired Ray Cash as its new director of community planning and building. With more than 22 years of experience, Cash is well-positioned to guide the city’s next phase of growth.

Sixteen-year-old Nilsis Colindres Peralta disappeared from Fredericksburg, Virginia on November 25, 2025. Authorities are appealing for public help, asking anyone with information to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.