Hundreds of native plants donated by Friends of the Rappahannock

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Hundreds of native plants donated by Friends of the Rappahannock
A new 75-million middle school in Fredericksburg moves a step closer to reality. City Council approves a gross construction limit of 74.8 million dollars.
It’s Friday at the Old Silk Mill
From the Virginia Department of Forestry
“Our mission is to inspire and empower students so that they are prepared to excel,” said Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Stafford Schools Superintendent
The license plate is available to those actively serving in the Navy, those who have been honorably discharged after at least six months of active duty, or those who have retired from the U.S. Navy.
Patrick A’hearn and Allision Mayberry talk about Ghost and the Riverside Christmas Spectacular–and preview Riverside’s 25th anniversary season. riversidedt.com
Mild temps today
Stafford Supervisors are considering proposals to give pay raises ranging from 20% to 5%, or a pay bonus. Supervisor Meg Bohmke urges the board to slow down and carefully look at options.
XC season winding down
Prices remain high, but sales are declining from pandemic highs
Paula Royster and The Center for African American Genealogical Research. This is Who You is a program on November 11th that follows up on collecting DNA from the ten oldest families in Fredericksburg.
Mid 70’s again today
Work requires full traffic stops on I-95 near exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) and exit 126 (Spotsylvania)
Dahlgren Downtown is Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill at 1707 Princess Anne Street.
Shermeka Baker-Latney, Andrea Ross and Jeff Wick talk about student engagement and mentor programs in Caroline Schools.
You’ll need a jacket in the morning–but warm this afternoon
The board voted to close schools Monday and Tuesday of that week. Those two days will be paid days off for all staff.
Virginia’s average is 39 cents higher than this day a year ago. Fredericksburg 28 cents higher
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia