Carley Walker with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce previews an Intern/Extern Expo at the Expo Center on April 26th.
LISTEN: Chamber offering intern/extern expo
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WATCH: Radley Community Cash Giveaway continues…and continues to have an impact
A one-of-a-kind opportunity continues courtesy Radley Cadillac/Chevrolet in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Goshen Baptist in Spotsylvania
Goshen Baptist, on Gordon Road in Spotsylvania, marking 150 years on April 24th. Remembering the past, looking ahead.
Two teens arrested after Stafford park incident
Incident occurred at Embrey Mill Park over the weekend
Food Bank Drive-Thru and Mobile Pantry schedule this week
Here’s the schedule this week
WATCH: Learning about history near where it happened
160 years ago on Monday, John Washington freed himself from slavery in Fredericksburg. He crossed the Rappahannock into the lines of Union troops in Falmouth. Historian Steward Henderson told the story to some James Monroe High School students.
Stafford resident injured by exploding shotgun shell
Live shotgun shell had been left on the ground
Sinkhole repair on Harrell Road
VDOT says Harrell Rd. in Stafford is closed to through traffic for a sinkhole measuring around 1 ft. wide and several feet deep. Crews working to repair.
Germanna’s ‘College Everywhere’ partners with Southern New Hampshire and UVA distance learning
Germanna recently signed a similar agreement with the University of Virginia that will make it easier for students to earn both associate’s and bachelor’s degrees completely online.
Chamber promotions
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce announces changes in some staff titles
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events
Special Events Coordinator Sammy Walker and Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Callie Brown preview upcoming events like Earth Day and summer camps.
The Community Foundation marks 25 years with $125,000 in grants
The foundation will award funding in three cycles: (1) preservation/arts and culture, (2) environment/animal welfare and (3) education/health/human services.
FredNats drop series finale to Carolina
FredNats in Kannapolis this week
April is Safe Digging Month
Virginia law requires that a homeowner or contractor call 811 at least three business days prior to beginning excavation.
DMV customers with appointments can now check in online
Streamlined check-in process will reduce queuing and provide customers with faster service
PHOTOS: Giant gives 200 Easter hams to the Food Bank
200 families in the region have a ham for Easter thanks to a donation from Giant Food to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
WATCH: Giant provides 200 Easter hams to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
200 people in the region have a ham for Easter that they might not have otherwise had. Giant Food provided the hams–and a morning of volunteering–to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Cool weather the next few days
The National Weather Service says below normal temps stick around until Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Farmer’s Market returns downtown
Welcome back! The Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market returned downtown on Saturday at Hurkamp Park.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about computers and storms (unplug me!), battery backups, securing a business network and monitors.
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