Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood over the summer.
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WATCH: Spotsy School Board to hold superintendent interviews
Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Kirk Twigg announces virtual interviews with superintedent candidates will take place later in the month.
WATCH: James Monroe students organizing vigil to remember students killed in schools
The vigil is Wednesday night at Hurkamp Park from 8-8:45
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fail Safe-ERA
President and CEO Juanita Shanks talks about second chances and helping ex-prisoners return to society.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank weekly distribution schedule
You are not required to show any paperwork or identification in order to receive food.
Lynchburg scores two in the ninth to beat the FredNats
Fredericksburg, Lynchburg and Carolina are all 30-27 and tied for 1st place in the North Division of the Carolina League with nine games remaining in the first half.
PHOTOS: Hub of Hope breaks ground in Spotsy
It’s a new nonprofit resaurant that will help feed the hungry in the region
WATCH: Groundbreaking. Hub of Hope moves forward
Hub of Hope has broken ground on a new nonprofit restaurant–Hope Heroes–at Cosner’s Corner, 9677 Patriot Highway near Kohls.
Summer hours and programs at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The park’s summer interpretive programming starts on Monday, June 13, and runs through August 13. The grounds of all sites are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Women and Girls Fund grants $50,000 to community organizations
Become one of 1,000. The Women and Girls Fund warmly welcomes new members to join and invest in women and girls as a powerful way to advocate for our community.
Stafford native serves at Information Warfare Training Command, Corry Station
“I am most proud of taking the leap to join the Navy and deciding to put my efforts towards getting in the best physical shape so that I would be prepared to serve,” said Connolly.
Are you up for the challenge of Trail Quest?
You’ll earn five pins. Get one for your first park visit and others after visiting 5, 10, 20 and all parks.
WATCH: Finding out more about the African American history of Fredericksburg
Identifying the ten oldest African American families in Fredericksburg is the project of Paula Royster and the Center for African American Genealogical Research.
FredNats with a walk-off win last night
FredNats teid for first. First half winner goes to the playoffs
2.5 Million Virginians now have REAL ID as airport ID requirements change in less than one year
Virginians who still need to apply for REAL ID can plan a visit before May 3, 2023
Mary Washington Healthcare and Rappahannock Area Health Education Center hosting virtual healthcare symposium
Monday is the registration deadline
Prince William Fire and Rescue request your assistance in preventing outside fires
Fire and Rescue says outside fires, often caused by human activities, pose a significant threat to structures and human life.
Help needed: Youth sports officials in Fredericksburg
Referee shortage threatens youth sports offerings in the City
Fredericksburg Police with a caution about gel blaster guns
Many gel blaster guns are designed to look like real firearms making it difficult for anyone, including police officers, to differentiate them from a real firearm.
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