For the first time ever one-and-a-half trucks were filled at the Southpoint Walmart for Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness.
PHOTOS: Empty no more. Community helps fill Treasure House in Spotsy
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Steven Davis named the Westmoreland State Park manager
Westmoreland State Park is undergoing many changes with its facilities and geography including the renovation of the B Campground and the improvement to the visitor experience
Fredericksburg’s major step toward greener fleet vehicles
Drive Clean Rural USA Project comes to Dixon Park for hands-on demonstration
LISTEN: Show Biz Buzz podcast/Loni Ackerman
Broadway musical and theatre performer Loni Ackerman joins us. Among her many credits is the title role in the Los Angeles production of Evita. She’s witty and insightful…
WATCH: Germanna Community College remembers Johnny Johnson
Johnny Johnson passes away at age 85
WATCH: Remembering Johnny Johnson
80th birthday sing-a-long
WATCH: Remembering Johnny Johnson/Johnny P. Johnson Day
The unveiling of a mural by artist Bill Harris
LISTEN: Johnny P. Johnson in studio in 2018
Sadness and reflection. Artist, teacher, Civil Rights pioneer Johnny P. Johnson has passed away. Johnny Johnson and Xavier Richardson joined us prior to Johnny P. Johnson Day in Fredericksburg in 2018
Stafford will honor Veterans on November 10
Out of deference to other local observations, Stafford annually holds it Veterans Day ceremony on a day other than Veterans Day.
PHOTOS: Get out an enjoy a really warm weekend!
The weather is warm this weekend. Get out an enjoy it! One option: Lake Mooney in Stafford.
NSWC Dahlgren Division panel hosts challenge talk, provides tips for White Paper due Nov. 15
The challenge is to develop AI and ML algorithms and solve a problem in a way that NSWCDD has not yet explored.
WATCH: Helping those who need help; Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness
Supplies collected 8-8 at the Southpoint Walmart–school, hygene, food, crock pots, air fryers…it all goes to help students and families in need in Spotsylvania Schools.
It could be 80 today!
It won’t feel like November today!
WATCH: Auction Block exhibit opening Saturday at Fredericksburg Area Museum
The Fredericksburg Area Museum on Saturday opens a new exhibit for the slave auction block–removed in 2020 from the corner of William and Charles Streets. We talked with Dr. Gaila Sims about the exhibition: “A Monumental Weight: The ‘Auction Block’ in Fredericksburg, Virginia.”
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Captain Nathan Bridges talks about he and his family’s background in the Salvation Army. We talk about bell ringing and and Angel Tree. (Since we talked, it appears space for Toyland has been found!)
Warm weather stays this weekend
More seasonable temps expected by Tuesday
WATCH: Effort Friday and Saturday to collect items for Treasure House in Spotsy
It’s Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness. Here’s what it’s all about
Fall around Virginia
From Virginia State Parks
Route 17 work in Stafford requires full traffic stops
Expect overnight delays on Route 17 near I-95 tonight through early Friday, Nov. 4
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness
Spotsylvania Schools Social Workers Lisa Dolan and Michelle Patton-Swisher. Friday 1-4, Saturday 8-8 at the Southpoint Walmart.
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