STAFFORD — A local teen is making a name for himself supporting worthwhile causes.

FREDERICKSBURG — Virginia Partners Bank, based in Fredericksburg, has opened its doors.

Upper Marlboro, Md. — K&M Contracting, Inc. in Fredericksburg was recently re-certified through the NAHB Research Center’s prestigious National Housing Quality Certified Trade Contractor Program. The NAHB Research Center, a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders, offers the certification program and provides independent, third-party evaluations of participating contractors.

FREDERICKSBURG — The Internal Revenue Service closed its Fredericksburg office at 615 Jefferson Davis Hwy. on July 23 and reopened in its new location at 1320 Central Park Blvd., 4th floor, Suite 400 in Fredericksburg on Monday. 

Thousands of extraordinary certified public accountants work in Virginia, but this year’s “CFO of the Year” award by “Virginia Business”

The Stafford Education Foundation has presented “Distinguished Service to Education” awards to Jane Conner, Shirley Heim, and Ed Sullivan. 

The Mary Washington Hospital Foundation is soliciting applications for the Lawrence and Martha McMurtry Award for Excellence and Innovation in Community Health and Wellness.

The Hilldrup Companies announced Tom Hinkley as the new Vice President of Business Development.

STAFFORD — A new business designed to help people better manage their finances is getting ready to open in North Stafford.

The Quantico/Belvoir Business Alliance will host a workforce and industry impact symposium on Monday at the Holiday Inn Quantico Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Aquia Area Girl Scout Service Unit held its final leader meeting in May. 

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a small business-financing seminar May 14 beginning at 3 p.m.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a small business-financing seminar May 14 beginning at 3 p.m. 

Virginia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent between January and February, despite a weakening economy. 

Federal Reserve chief tells Congress recession is possible this year

U.S. consumers face chronic pain at pump. The average price of regular gasoline set a record high in the Richmond area yesterday, $3.24 per gallon, AAA-MidAtlantic reported.