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San Francisco Chronicle
19-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Single-A Carolina League Glance
x-first half winner Sunday's Games Fredericksburg at Carolina, ppd. Kannapolis 4, Myrtle Beach 2 Augusta 5, Salem 4 Lynchburg 11, Hickory 2 Charleston 3, Columbia 0 Delmarva 8, Fayetteville 3 July 13-17 All-Star Break Friday's Games Fayetteville 6, Salem 4 Charleston 7, Hickory 1 Lynchburg at Fredericksburg, 7:05 p.m. Myrtle Beach 3, Augusta 0, No-Hitter Carolina 3, Delmarva 0 Kannapolis 1, Columbia 0 Saturday's Games Augusta at Myrtle Beach, 6:05 p.m. Kannapolis at Columbia, 6:05 p.m. Fayetteville at Salem, 6:35 p.m. Charleston at Hickory, 7 p.m. Lynchburg at Fredericksburg, 7:05 p.m. Carolina at Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. Sunday's Games Fayetteville at Salem, 1:05 p.m. Charleston at Hickory, 2 p.m. Carolina at Delmarva, 5:05 p.m. Kannapolis at Columbia, 5:05 p.m. Lynchburg at Fredericksburg, 2, 6:05 p.m. Augusta at Myrtle Beach, 6:35 p.m. _____
Washington Post
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Less hot and cloudier the next couple of days as storm chances rise
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Less heat today with mid-80s to near 90. Late afternoon and evening storm chances are worth watching, especially south of town, where patchy flooding and a couple damaging wind gusts are a bit more likely than around town. What's next? This pattern continues into the weekend, but temperatures and humidity do increase a bit alongside storm chances. We start the workweek sunnier, less hot, low rain chances, and even semi-comfortable assuming drier air makes it in here. Today's daily digit — 3/10: Trying to enjoy a break from high heat and super-humid air but we do have late afternoon storms that could bring patchy flooding and even a damaging wind gust or two. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Friday): Partly cloudy — sunnier earlier, cloudier late. A light north breeze brings in less sticky air and caps highs around the mid-80s to near 90. Late afternoon storms probably bring some downpours and wind gusts but chances for flooding and damaging storms rise a bit as you head further south of town, toward Fredericksburg. Confidence: Medium Tonight: Storms and downpours may linger but the most intense should end before midnight. Skies stay cloudier than not. Higher humidity sloshes back into the region with lows only dipping into the upper 60s to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow (Saturday): Showers are possible during what may be a cloudy morning. Peeks of afternoon sunshine help spark storms and a few downpours. Humidity is uncomfortable and accompanies highs in the mid-80s to near 90. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow night: Storms and downpours may linger into the night, but again by midnight the most intense activity should wane. Humid, sticky lows only bottom near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow (Sunday): It may be a bit warmer, slightly sunnier, and still humid. Highs within a few degrees of 90 may feel closer to 100 degrees. Showers and storms should get going during the mid- to late afternoon. Downpours could again pop up. Confidence: Medium A look ahead Sunday night: Still a few showers and storms roaming the region into the early to mid-evening hours. Lows bottom out in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Probably quieter and more comfortable Monday and Tuesday! A weak cold front should push storms and humidity to our south. Highs are currently aiming within a few degrees of 85 and very acceptable dew points closer to 60 degrees. Skies should finally lean clearer and sunnier with only a 10 to 20% chance of a shower or storm. This break may end midweek, though; stay tuned. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 3/10: Trying to enjoy a break from high heat and super-humid air but we do have late afternoon storms that could bring patchy flooding and even a damaging wind gust or two. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Friday): Partly cloudy — sunnier earlier, cloudier late. A light north breeze brings in less sticky air and caps highs around the mid-80s to near 90. Late afternoon storms probably bring some downpours and wind gusts but chances for flooding and damaging storms rise a bit as you head further south of town, toward Fredericksburg. Confidence: Medium Tonight: Storms and downpours may linger but the most intense should end before midnight. Skies stay cloudier than not. Higher humidity sloshes back into the region with lows only dipping into the upper 60s to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow (Saturday): Showers are possible during what may be a cloudy morning. Peeks of afternoon sunshine help spark storms and a few downpours. Humidity is uncomfortable and accompanies highs in the mid-80s to near 90. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow night: Storms and downpours may linger into the night, but again by midnight the most intense activity should wane. Humid, sticky lows only bottom near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow (Sunday): It may be a bit warmer, slightly sunnier, and still humid. Highs within a few degrees of 90 may feel closer to 100 degrees. Showers and storms should get going during the mid- to late afternoon. Downpours could again pop up. Confidence: Medium A look ahead Sunday night: Still a few showers and storms roaming the region into the early to mid-evening hours. Lows bottom out in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Probably quieter and more comfortable Monday and Tuesday! A weak cold front should push storms and humidity to our south. Highs are currently aiming within a few degrees of 85 and very acceptable dew points closer to 60 degrees. Skies should finally lean clearer and sunnier with only a 10 to 20% chance of a shower or storm. This break may end midweek, though; stay tuned. Confidence: Medium
CBC
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
This artist is transforming a Greyhound bus into a museum about Black American migration
Growing up, historian and preservationist Robert Louis Brandon Edwards would hear stories from his grandmother Ruby Mae Rollins about her life in Fredericksburg, Va., before she moved to Harlem, N.Y. "She experienced so much segregation and discrimination, having to work in diners where she had to enter through the back … and also sitting in the balconies of movie theatres and wanting a better life for her girls," Edwards told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. Though he didn't fully appreciate her stories at the time, Edwards says he's been able to dig deeper into his grandmother's history, thanks in part to a project he's working on for his doctoral thesis at Columbia University. Edwards is restoring a classic, 1947 Greyhound bus, working with a Cleveland-based performing arts centre to turn the vehicle into a mobile museum highlighting the Great Migration. Sometimes called the Great Northern Migration, the term refers to the movement of approximately six million Black Americans from the Jim Crow South for better opportunities in northern, midwestern and western states between roughly 1910 and 1970. "[In preservation work], we tend to stick to just buildings and sites, so by me honing in on an actual mode of transportation, I want people to be transported into time back into the 1940s and '50s," said Edwards. "I want them to not only experience that transportation, but I also want them to experience this object, this moving object as a space, and then I want them to be prompted and experience some of the experiences that an African-American traveller would have had to face." Museum will touch on key historical moments Once the project is completed, museum visitors will be able to don virtual reality goggles and experience what it was like for a Black traveller back when the bus still ferried passengers. Visitors will even be prompted with different virtual experiences depending on where they choose to sit on the bus — a decision that for many Black Americans was the difference between safety and great danger. As a result of segregated spaces on public buses and trains, Gretchen Sorin – author of Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights – says that Black Americans during the Jim Crow era didn't necessarily think of spaces like buses and trains as fully safe. "Companies that owned the trains, owned the buses, often [segregated] African-Americans either into a 'Negro' car or they segregated them to the back of the bus," said Sorin, also director of the Cooperstown Graduate Program at SUNY Oneonta. "While those vehicles did represent the ability to get out of the South, they were also segregated." Instead, Sorin said that Black Americans who could afford it preferred to travel in their own vehicles. "With your own automobile, you are in your own private space, and that space was controlled by you," she said. Understanding the migrant experience Most people are familiar with the history of Rosa Parks, a Black American woman who was arrested in 1955 after challenging racial segregation laws when she boarded a bus in Montgomery, Ala., and refused to give up her seat to accommodate a white passenger. Parks's protest sparked the larger Montgomery bus boycott – culminating in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling finding that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional. Edwards acknowledges that Rosa Parks and the Freedom Riders — civil rights activists who travelled by bus to the American South to challenge racial segregation years later — are usually the top results whenever anyone Googles the topic. Nonetheless, he wants visitors to his museum to learn about events like the 1947 Journey of Reconciliation — sometimes called the First Freedom Ride — led by Bayard Rustin, as well as other activists who advocated for civil rights. "I want people to think about people like Irene Morgan, who was arrested on a Greyhound bus in Virginia," said Edwards. "But I also really want people to think about the everyday African-American traveller, like my mom, like my aunt, like my grandmother, who migrated to these different cities just in search of freedom and better opportunities and a piece of the American dream." Edwards believes people who visit his museum will better understand what it means to be a migrant. "Migrant has become such a nasty word that no one wants to associate themselves with but a lot of us, most of us, all of us are products of migration and it's not a bad word," he said. "It's actually what brings us all together." The bus is currently parked at the Greyhound Bus Station in Cleveland — an active transit hub that still receives travellers. Edwards hopes he can take his bus on the road, stopping at historic locations along the Great Migration's path. In the meantime, he says his bus is already causing a stir among passengers who arrive in Cleveland, curious about Edwards' project — with some mistaking it for the Rosa Parks bus that's actually at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Mich. "A lot of people have said, 'I've never thought of how my ancestors got to Cleveland, got to Detroit, Chicago, New York,'" said Edwards.
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bidding Set to Close on 4BR/2BA Home on 3.8± Acres in Spotsylvania County VA Announces Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
'Nicholls Auction Marketing Group announces the closing of online only bidding on a 4 BR/2 BA home on 3.8± acres with an excellent location near I-95, hospital, VRE, and commerce.'— John Nicholls FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 / / -- Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., ( ) announces the closing of online only bidding on a 4 BR/2 BA home on 3.8 +/- acres with an excellent location near I-95, hospital, VRE, commerce and development potential acreage on Monday, July 14 according to John Nicholls, president of the company. 'An estate has contracted us to market and sell this home that will make a primary residence or investment,' said Nicholls. 'Bid now and make it yours.' 'This property is conveniently located only .8 mile from Mills Dr. (Rt. 17), 1.7 miles from Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, 1.9 miles from Rt. 1, 2.5 miles from I-95, 3 miles from VRE, and a short drive to Richmond, Northern Virginia and The Northern Neck,' said Tony Wilson, auction marketing coordinator. The online auction's date, address and highlights follow below noted Wilson. Date: The online only bidding begins to close on Monday, July 14, 2025 @ 12pm NOON (Eastern). Location of the property: 4025 Lee Hill School Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408 4 BR/2 BA home on 3.8 +/- acres in Spotsylvania County, VA • The home measures 1,733 +/- gross sf., and features a kitchen (no appliances), family room, living room, dining room, attic • Hardwood flooring & various others types of flooring; no carpet • Covered front porch • Heating: baseboard heaters & propane wall heater; Cooling: none • Bored well & gravity fed septic system; electric water heater • Gravel driveway • Electric: Rappahannock Electric Coop; Internet: Verizon For more highlights and details, visit The online only real estate auction is open to the public. Brokers are reminded that pre-registration is required for compensation. For more information, call Tony Wilson (540) 748-1359 visit Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., with over 57 years of auction superiority and over 200 years of combined experience, has been synonymous with excellence and successfully marketing and selling thousands of properties. # # # About Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc. Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., is a professional accelerated marketing firm specializing in the promotion and sale of real estate via the auction method of marketing. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA, NAMG has been serving the needs of the Mid-Atlantic region since 1968. The Nicholls team comprises world and state champion auctioneers, an award winning marketing staff, and sales percentages unmatched in the industry. For more information about Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., visit or call 540-898-0971. Tony Wilson Nicholls Auction Marketing Group +1 540-748-1359 [email protected] Visit us on social media: Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Unique Place to Stay in Texas Creates Family Friendly Exotic Animal Petting Zoo Experience in Fredericksburg Texas
Unique Place to Stay in Texas Creates Family Friendly Exotic Animal Petting Zoo Experience in Fredericksburg Texas 'best things to do in Fredericksburg Texas for kids'— best things to do in Fredericksburg Texas for kids DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 / / -- Avery Ridge Ranch Pioneers Sustainable Luxury in Fredericksburg, Texas, Redefining Eco-Tourism and Event Venues Amid Economic Shifts As economic pressures reshape travel trends, Avery Ridge Ranch, home to The Best Bed and Breakfast in Fredericksburg Texas and The Best Bed and Breakfast in Texas, is leading the charge in Texas Hill Country hospitality. By blending sustainable tiny home accommodations, immersive eco-tourism, and a premier event venue, this innovative ranch is redefining what it means to find the best places to stay in Fredericksburg, Texas. Facing rising costs and evolving consumer preferences, Avery Ridge Ranch delivers unparalleled value, making it a top choice for family-friendly vacations, pet-friendly getaways, romantic escapes, and unforgettable events near Austin and San Antonio. Tackling Economic Challenges with Visionary Solutions The hospitality sector is grappling with significant headwinds, with a 2025 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report highlighting a 15% annual increase in operational costs—spanning labor, services, property taxes, hospitality taxes, and maintenance—since 2020. Regulatory complexities and development expenses further erode profit margins. Meanwhile, American travelers face financial strain, with household debt reaching $18.3 trillion in Q1 2025 (Federal Reserve) and personal savings rates plummeting to 2.7% from 8.1% in 2019. A 2024 Skift Research study notes a 22% decline in luxury vacation spending as consumers prioritize value-driven experiences. Avery Ridge Ranch counters these challenges with a groundbreaking approach, transforming shipping containers into eco-friendly tiny homes that blend affordability with high-end luxury. These sustainable accommodations feature gourmet kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, plush queen beds, and four private patios showcasing breathtaking Hill Country sunsets. Designed for diverse travelers—families, couples, and pet owners—these properties rank among the top BnBs in Texas, offering unique lodging in Fredericksburg, Texas, that competes with hotels, Airbnbs, cabins, and resorts near wineries and historic Main Street. Eco-Tourism That Captivates and Sustains At the heart of Avery Ridge Ranch lies a vibrant eco-tourism experience, setting it apart as one of the best places to stay in Texas Hill Country. Guests can interact with Nigerian dwarf goats, Longhorn cattle, peacocks, Indian Black Bucks, guinea hens, African geese, ornamental ducks, heritage turkeys, and even playful kittens and puppies. Nature trails, arrowhead hunts, and stargazing under Fredericksburg's International Dark Sky Community skies create lasting memories. These offerings make the ranch a top pick for family-friendly BnBs, dog-friendly Airbnbs, and cat-friendly cabins in Texas, appealing to those searching for unique vacation rentals near Austin or San Antonio. The ranch's eco-tourism model funds animal care, with annual costs exceeding $14,000 per small herd, per a 2025 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension study. Agricultural exemptions reduce expenses, enabling competitive pricing for travelers seeking affordable luxury lodging in Fredericksburg, Texas. A partnership with Rhodesian Ridgebacks ( ) supports this ecosystem by finding homes for male and female Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies, blending ethical breeding with sustainable revenue to enhance guest experiences. Luxury Transportation for Seamless Exploration Enhancing its appeal, Avery Ridge Ranch partners with LimoHive ( ) to offer premium transportation options, including Fredericksburg limo rentals, party bus rentals, shuttles, sedans, SUVs, and antique vehicles. These services cater to Texas Wine Trail tours, brewery visits, weddings, anniversaries, quinceañeras, corporate retreats, and music festivals. Guests can explore top attractions like Enchanted Rock State Natural Area or Fredericksburg's German-inspired Main Street effortlessly, making the ranch a standout for those searching 'luxury BnBs near wineries' or 'family-friendly vacation rentals in Texas Hill Country.' AI-Powered Marketing for Global Reach To dominate search rankings, Avery Ridge Ranch collaborates with DIQSEO ( ), a leader in AI-driven digital marketing. Using advanced SEO, SGE (Search Generative Experience), and AIO (AI Optimization) strategies, DIQSEO targets high-intent keywords like 'best BnBs in Fredericksburg Texas,' 'pet-friendly hotels near Austin,' and 'romantic cabins in Texas Hill Country.' Custom journey automation personalizes the booking process, boosting occupancy rates and ensuring the ranch appears at the top of SERPs for travelers seeking unique, affordable, and high-end accommodations. Sustainable Growth Through Local Partnerships Avery Ridge Ranch thrives within a dynamic business ecosystem, partnering with a local general contracting and land clearing company ( ). These partners provide critical services—land clearing, cedar mulching, fire abatement, road building, erosion control, pond digging, landscaping, and metal building construction—supporting the ranch's expansion and animal habitats. Plumbing, electrical, insulation, and site prep services pave the way for new eco-tourism facilities, ensuring scalability while maintaining affordability for guests seeking the best places to stay in Texas. Avery Ridge Ranch: A World-Class Event Venue Avery Ridge Ranch is also a rising star among Fredericksburg event venues, hosting weddings, family reunions, birthdays, quinceañeras, and music festivals on its 31-acre property. With ponds, nature trails, and exotic animals as a backdrop, the ranch offers a rustic yet luxurious setting that rivals top wedding venues in Texas Hill Country. Its all-in-one ecosystem—combining sustainable lodging, eco-tourism, premium transportation, AI marketing, and infrastructure support—creates a unique destination that balances profitability with exceptional guest experiences. This is what makes The best bed and breakfast in Fredericksburg Texas one of the best places to stay in Texas, providing things to do for kids in Fredericksburg Texas, and adds up to create one of the best airbnb experience in Fredericksburg Texas. Discover Fredericksburg, Texas: A Traveler's Paradise Fredericksburg, Texas, is a must-visit destination, consistently ranked among the best places to stay in Texas. Historic Main Street buzzes with boutique shops, German restaurants, and cultural festivals, while the Texas Wine Trail, with over 50 wineries, attracts wine enthusiasts. Outdoor adventurers explore Enchanted Rock for hiking and stargazing, while families and pet owners flock to Avery Ridge Ranch for animal encounters and arrowhead hunts. Whether seeking romantic BnBs, family-friendly Airbnbs, or pet-friendly cabins near Austin and San Antonio, Fredericksburg delivers unmatched charm, affordability, and adventure. For bookings or event inquiries, visit Experience why Avery Ridge Ranch is a top destination for sustainable luxury and unforgettable memories in Texas Hill Country. Contact: Media Relations Avery Ridge Ranch Email: [email protected] Website: Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025: Hospitality Cost Trends Federal Reserve, Q1 2025: Household Debt Statistics Skift Research, 2024: Travel Spending Trends erik avery email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
