Rappahannock Electric Cooperative joining crews to help bring electricity to Bolivian village
REC linemen bring the gift of light to Bolivia
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Center for Community Engagement opens at UMW
From UMW: On a late August day, Mary Washington first-years were scattered throughout Fredericksburg, mulching gardens, planting trees and cleaning up along the Rappahannock River. Others cared for animals at the SPCA and worked on projects to help area seniors,...
Town Talk: Light the Night
AUDIO: Jesse Anderson with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and North Stafford High student and cancer survivor Tomas Nichols preview Light The Night. The annual event is Oct. 19th at the Mary Washington Hospital campus.  lls.org/virginia
Another busy week for I-95 construction in the region
Daytime and nighttime work on I-95 work in the Fredericksburg area this week….
Braswell: Turf fields save money.
VIDEO: Setting the record straight. Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Baron Braswell gave a spirited defense of turf fields, school spending and the board’s history of annual audits.
City School Board member named to Commission on African American History Education
Governor Northam names Jarvis Bailey to new commission
Stafford tourism awards $55,000 in tourism sponsorships
Stafford Tourism announces money to bring visitors to Stafford
All Business: Adventure Brewing
AUDIO: The All Business podcast travels to Adventure Brewing in Stafford.
9/11 ceremony planned in Stafford
Remembering on 9/11 in Stafford. Ceremony planned for 9am on Wednesday
Runners from around the state meet at Loriella Park
PHOTOS: An area tradition continues. The Chancellor Invitational Cross Country meet. 29 schools participated at Loriella Park.
Town Talk: Fairy Godmother Project
AUDIO: Andie McConnell talks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how we can help families in crisis. fairygodmotherproject.org
Amy Jones: Become the face of suicide prevention everyday
VIDEO: Amy Jones is a mental health professional in the Fredericksburg area. She’s passionate about the community coming together to provide even more help on the issue of suicide prevention.
Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide: Providing Help
VIDEO: 2019 Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide: Cathleen Pessolano and “Trey” Taylor talk about getting help and helping each other…
Walking to remember and provide funding for suicide prevention programs
PHOTOS: Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide.
Town Talk: Braswell Run Against Teen Violence
AUDIO: Preview of the Baron Braswell Run Against Teen Violence on September 21st at Courtland High School.
Not quite done with Dorian
The National Weather Service says an indirect effect of Dorian is yet to come. Water built up at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay may come north as winds diminish, potentially causing moderate tidal flooding. Coastal Flood Watches are in effect for Anne Arundel, Calvert, St. Marys, DC and Arlington/Alexandria.
Touchdown Nick Grant! Courtland grad starts and scores for UVA
VIDEO: UVA ‘s Nick Grant–a Courtland High School grad–scored on a pick six against William and Mary Friday night at Scott Stadium
BBB Warning: 8 tips to avoid buying flood damaged cars
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says Hurricane Dorian flood-damaged vehicles will likely pop up at auto auctions, used car dealerships, and especially in classified ads.
Town Talk: Sunshine Baseball League
AUDIO: A wrap-up on the Sunshine Baseball League with Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins and a look ahead. Next year, the age increases to 19. More financial backing needed. sunshinebaseball.net
Changes for clean special fuel license plates on HOV lanes
Effective September 30 (based on a federal law which applies nationwide) most hybrid vehicles will no longer be able to use HOV lanes without the required number of occupants.
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