B101.5 two-day Careathon raised money for Children’s National
Annual B101.5 Careathon raises record $140,085 for Children’s National Hospital
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One more time. The Fredericksburg Welsh Festival
VIDEO: The final Fredericksburg Welsh Festival at the James Monroe Museum is this Saturday
Couple jailed after car becomes stuck on Stafford railroad tracks
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says a suspect was taken into custody over the weekend after his vehicle became stuck in the railroad tracks at Brent Point Road and Arkendale Road. A two year old child was in the vehicle.
Brooke Road reopening delayed
Stafford County says Brooke Road needs to remain closed while some corrections take place
Fall temps are headed our way late week
The Weather Channel says cooler weather is coming. But not for a few days
Caroline County Habitat for Humanity: Changing a community
VIDEO: Caroline County Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Jason Tickle describes the USDA 523 Self-Help Program and how it’s changing the lives of five families and the Milford community.
UMW poll shows Virginians favor legalizing marijuana by a large margin
By a margin of 61 percent in favor and 34 percent opposed, Virginians said they support legalizing pot for adults,
Town Talk: Ceili Leahy Day of Service
AUDIO: The Ceili Leahy Day of Service. The fall version is October 5th. It’s for James Monroe High School students. It’s about volunteering and connecting teens with non-profits in the region.
SUV Slams Into Mineral Volunteer Fire Department
A volunteer fire department in central Virginia is cleaning up rubble from a car crash
The Weather Channel: Another hot and dry week ahead
After Monday, The Weather Channel says we’ll see temps in the 80’s and 90’s until Saturday. No significant rain this week.
Thrills at the State Fair of Virginia
VIDEO: The State Fair of Virginia going on in Caroline at the Meadow Event Park thru October 6th
Ground broken for five new Habitat for Humanity homes in Caroline
VIDEO: Caroline Habitat for Humanity broke ground on five homes in Milford using the USDA Mutual Self Help Method. In partnership with Habitat and community volunteers, five families agree to help one another build their homes. Buyers complete 65% of construction on their homes.
It’s the State Fair of Virginia all week in Caroline County
PHOTOS: It’s back. And Saturday it was packed. The State Fair of Virginia at the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County thru October 6.
2019 Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride
VIDEO: The start of the 2019 Davey’s Battle Brothers Ride from the Mason-Ruhren Readiness Center in Fredericksburg to Stafford County. Sgt Ruhren died in the 2004 attack on the mess hall in Iraq
Balloon release to honor a hero
VIDEO: Balloon release at 2019 Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride at the Mason-Ruhran Readiness Center in Fredericksburg. Sgt. David Ruhran died in Iraq in 2004 in the mess hall bombing.
Remembering a hero
PHOTOS: Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Motorcycle Ride. Mason-Ruhren Readiness Center in Fredericksburg to 6 Bears and a Goat Brewing in Stafford. Sgt. David Ruhren died in the mess hall bombing in Mosul, Iraq in 2004. Sonja Ruhren and Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club organizes this ride each year.
All Business- Rio Car Wash
AUDIO: We talk with Jeff Small about Rio Car Wash
No end in sight for our dry conditions
The Weather Channel is calling it a Flash Drought. It’s dry (check the Rappahannock River) and no significant rain is expected thru mid-October
Stafford Cub Scout troop thanks Sgt. Burgess
Sgt Burgess with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office received a surprise this week after she gave a presentation to some local cub scouts
Ferry Road intersection project in Stafford nearly finished
VDOT says new and extended turn lanes at Rt. 606 (Ferry Road) and Rt. 3 Business will open by the end of the year, six months ahead of schedule
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