The following fifth-graders earned the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence for earning at least a 90 percent grade point average during fourth grade and the first semester of fifth grade, plus a minimum of a 550 on their most recent reading or math standardized tests.

Danielle Ernestine Green, of Stafford, received a bachelor’s degree in Education from Oklahoma State University. Green graduated Cum Laude with honors.

Air Force Airman Danielle Braswell has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Nothing’s hotter this time of year than a Fourth of July picnic. 

Curmudgeonly comedian George Carlin, who died of heart failure Sunday at age 71, would no doubt approve of the two organizations his family chose to receive donations in his name. 

Television producer Brenda Hampton calls her new drama ’7th Heaven’ with sex.”

STAFFORD — Hairstylists and employees from Studio G Salon in North Stafford attracted some attention over the weekend wearing pink T-shirts that read, “Save the Boobies.”

STAFFORD — A children’s sleepover has led to a local teenager’s chance to compete for a possible spot at the Olympic games.

The Alzheimer’s Association will offer the following programs during the month of July.

The Greater Fredericksburg SPCA will be hosting a Wine and Whiskers charity event, to help find homes for otherwise homeless animals. 

Julie is a Jack Russell terrier. She is two years old, white and brown and housebroken.

I am a 1-year-old shepherd/hound mix that gets along great with cats.

Hello! I’m an affectionate schnauzer/poodle mix who is very sweet and playful.

Offered free to at-risk teens ages 16 to 18 in Virginia, Commonwealth ChalleNGe is a statewide co-educational program with two components: a 22-week quasi-military residential phase followed by a 12-month post-residential phase. 

STAFFORD — A Virginia author is drawing attention to a lesser-known group of pilots that helped America win World War II.

FREDERICKSBURG — Tyra Banks was nowhere to be found at Chancellor’s Village in Fredericksburg on Saturday afternoon.

The Fourth-Annual Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular will be held at the Spotsylvania Courthouse from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William M. Barrett, son of Catherine M. and Michael W. Barrett of Stafford, recently reported for duty with Training Squadron 21, Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas.

Flash, a 2-year-old, male, West Highland White Terrier (westie) mix, is neutered. He is good with children, dogs and cats.

Diego is a stray, neutered male, domestic shorthaired, orange tiger cat. He is declawed, and very sweet and affectionate.

I am a handsome longhaired, affectionate, lovable, 1-year-old kitty. 

I am a 1-year-old shepherd/hound mix, that gets along great with cats.

Daniel A. Boyd, of Stafford, received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics from Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. 

The following babies were recently born at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge:

STAFFORD — American Legion Auxiliary Stafford Unit 290 is sponsoring 16 students to attend 2008 American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Girls State.

STAFFORD — In preparation for the day that marks the official end of slavery in America, one local pastor says the Civil War is still being fought today and that it needs to stop.

The following were issued concealed weapon permits by Stafford County Circuit Court in May:

The following were granted divorces by Stafford County Circuit Court in May:

AQUIA — More than 20 Aquia Harbour residents gathered beside Aquia Creek and voluntarily worked most of the day Saturday to remove trees, logs and other debris from the waters upstream from the community’s vehicle bridge

Rebekah Brown of Stafford graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in science and psychology from Regent University.