10-2 on Saturday. Locations around the region
Drop off unused or expired medications and sharps this Saturday
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Memoirist, disability rights activist to deliver keynote
The event will be held in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom Wednesday at 4 p.m. and livestreamed via Zoom.
PHOTOS: Remembering victims of domestic violence & offering help
Powerful stories. Details on where to find help and to provide help. Empowerhouse held their annual Candlelight Vigil to remember victims of domestic violence on Tuesday in King George.
WATCH: Empowerhouse 30th annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
The stories of two victims.
Harmful algae bloom Advisories stay in place for North Anna and Upper Pamunkey branches of Lake Anna; in Orange, Louisa and Spotsylvania
Public advised to avoid water contact within these locations of the lake
COVID percent positivity continues to drop in the region
68 hospitalized with COVID in region
LISTEN: Town Talk/Cooking Autism
April Burch and Andrea Wright talk about the work of Cooking Autism. Their work in schools and the community is providing students with life skills and giving families hope.
Vaccination Center coming to the region
Grand opening on Thursday in Central Park
WATCH: New exhibit at Stratford Hall tells stories that shaped America
Stratford at the Crossroads: Atlantic Cultures and the Creation of America. It’s an exhibit coming in late October to Stratford Hall in Westmoreland.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 64 hospitalized with COVID locally
Percent positivity about 11%
Police say Spotsy robbery victim fought back
Incident occurred at a bank ATM
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity of Caroline
Mac Williams and Jason Tickle. Habitat update. Five new homes nearly finished, getting ready for home building next year. Discussion on affordable housing (it’s possible).
NSWC Dahlgren range testing may produce very loud noise Oct. 19
Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone will be restricted during testing.
Daytime delays on I-95 this week for Rappahannock River Bridge inspection
Single lane closures are scheduled to inspect the bridges over the Rappahannock River starting October 18
Winter hours begin October 24 at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Park grounds and outdoor spaces remain open and accessible, daily from sunrise to sunset.
UMW names chief diversity officer
She will be responsible for developing a university-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, and continuing the work of building a more inclusive Mary Washington.
Will the microchip shortage ruin your holiday shopping?
Don’t wait until Black Friday to start holiday shopping this year. Certain products may already be sold out by November
WATCH: Colonial Forge Sound and Forge
Band in the Stands
Fredericksburg Regional Transit begins earlier morning service on October 18th
FRED will add an additional hour of service to nine routes
Slow down for deer
Motorists will be driving more often in the dark, increasing the likelihood of encountering a deer on the road.
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