A Spotsylvania woman tells her story about going from danger to help and safety because of Empowerhouse and local agencies.
WATCH: Empowerhouse candlelight vigil–A victim shares her story
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WATCH: Working together to help domestic violence victims
Stafford Hospital Site Administrator Cody Blankenship and Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen talk about how collaboration between medical, the law, and agencies like Empowerhouse help victims of domestic violence.
Mudd Tavern Road turn lanes at Route 1 in Spotsylvania open this Monday
As construction continues to widen Mudd Tavern Road to four lanes in the Thornburg area, turn lanes at Route 1 will reduce congestion and driver delays at the intersection.
PHOTOS: Micah remembers
Micah Ecumenical Ministries All Saints neighborhood remembrance service on Tuesday night.
WATCH: Scour the Town Scavenger Hunt this Friday in Fredericksburg
It’s from 5:30-8.
LISTEN: Remembering survivors of domestic violence
Empowerhouse candlelight vigil is Tuesday at 4 at Stafford Hospital.
LISTEN: Micah Ministries to remember the homeless who passed away
The annual All Saints Day remembrance service is Tuesday at the Methodist Greens across from City Hall–vigil begins at 5, service at 5:45.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
WATCH: Art highlighting Fredericksburg
New art on the first floor of the Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline Street.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
WATCH: Colonial Beach praised for use of community development funds
Two agencies–USDA Rural Development and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development– selected Colonial Beach to announced a new phase of the Rural Community Development Initiative that aims to boost economic growth in small towns.
PHOTOS: Fall on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
Indiantown Road entrance in King George.
WATCH: A Stafford tradition–the Ferry Farm Elementary DARE march
A partnership betwen Stafford Schools and the Sheriff’s Office to talk to kids about saying no to drugs.
PHOTOS: Ferry Farm Elementary DARE march
Chanting “Just Say No” as they walked the neighborhood around their school, the annual Ferry Farm Elementary School DARE march with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office.
Stratford Hall receives $500,000 grant from Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Stratford Hall officials say the money will allow them to continue the preservation work on several buildings.
Looking for something to read?
The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s fall sale is taking place.
Leaves beginning to show lots of color around here
Weekly Forestry Department report.
LISTEN: Making the move
City Tourism Marketing and Communications Manager Danelle Rose and Chris Allen with Fredericksburg Main Street talk about the benefits of moving into a new Visitor Center.
PHOTOS: End of an era
After 49 years the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 706 Caroline Street closed for the last time Wednesday night.
Art portfolio scam in Stafford
The Sheriff’s Office says scams like these use fear tactics to get the victim to act quickly or face consequences.
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