Representatives from Fredericksburg’s German sister city arrived last night
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WATCH: 56 years later, Fredericksburg pastor reflects on the death of Martin Luther King
Pastor Aaron Dobynes of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) in downtown Fredericksburg is a King scholar.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their giving voice, hope and healing to children.
Osprey Festival next Saturday in Colonial Beach
Event hosted by the Virginia Osprey Foundation.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors set a tax rate/adopt a budget
On a 5-2 vote, Stafford Supervisors approved a 91 cent tax rate (.9067).
LISTEN: Friends of Chatham/Spring Gala and Art Auction
Nancy Fahy and Carol Hyland preview the event on April 28th.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District
Erin Perkins and Valerie Hopson-Bell on National Public Health Week. We look at the various areas where the Rappahannock Health District assists the community–it’s more than vaccines and health inspections
Orange County Sheriff’s Office keeping a watch on speeding
Orange Sheriff’s Office : “We will not apologize for issuing a summons to save lives”
Plants galore at Rappahannock Adult Activities annual spring sale
750 Kings Highway-Monday thru Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-noon
Newly renovated campgrounds at Westmoreland State Park
Courtesy Virginia State Parks
WATCH: German sister city coming to Fredericksburg this week
The Schwetzingen-Fredericksburg Alliance–Fredericksburg’s German Sister City Association welcomes a group on Wednesday
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You can find information about Food Bank distributions on their Facebook events page or by downloading their free app, FREDFOODVA. Food Bank officials say you are not required to show any paperwork or ID to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as household information, income, & locality.
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Mark Thaden and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 4th and Reunion Weekend May 30th-June 2. givingday.umw.edu and alumni.umw.edu/reunion
WATCH: Many begin Easter Sunday at a sunrise service
Sunrise services were held around the region to begin Easter Sunday. Among them, Mount Hope Baptist on Gordon Road in Spotsylvania.
WATCH: Happy Birthday Josh Hardy
Josh Hardy would have turned 18 on March 31, 2024. Ten-year-old Josh passed away in 2016 from a rare form of cancer and complications from years of treatment. The Fredericksburg area–and far beyond–got behind the #savejosh movement as his mom fought to get him an experimental drug.
LISTEN: Business of Adventure podcast/Virginia State Parks
Join us on an adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Virginia’s State Parks as we sit down with Sammy Zambon, Visitor Experience Specialist for the Virginia State Parks.
PHOTOS: Belmont gives visually impaired kids the fun of an Easter egg hunt
Last weekend Belmont held their annual beeping egg hunt. Families from around the region–and state–came to Gari Melchers Home and Studio for the unique event.
WATCH: Belmont brings the joy of an Easter egg hunt to visually impaired kids
There are numerous Easter egg hunts around the area today. Last weekend, one was held for visually impaired kids at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford.
Neenah Road in Westmoreland closed for emergency repairs
Neenah Road is closed between Route 202 (Cople Highway) and Route 621 (Nomini Grove Road) for motorist safety. VDOT says it’s a ten mile detour.
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