Stafford County will hold a memorial service for former employee Chris Rapp and other victims of the Virginia Beach tragedy.
Stafford to hold Wednesday morning memorial service for Virginia Beach victim Chris Rapp
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This Week at Culpeper
The 5th Piedmont Princess Day, The 5th Piedmont Princess Day, and Angels with Dirty Faces at Culpeper this week.
REC linemen take top prize at lineman competition
VIDEO: Safety, precision and teamwork were on display over the weekend at the 17th Annual Terex Gaff-n-Go Lineman & Equipment Operator’s Rodeo, at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. Utilities from across the mid-Atlantic states participated, and several REC linemen competed in apprentice, journeyman and team events.
The Virginia Renaissance Faire ready for another year of history and fun
VIDEO: The Virginia Renaissance Faire opens its annual run of five weekends this Saturday at Lake Anna Winery. While it’s truly fun and games, it’s also fun and history. Jim Miller and Cornelia Rutherford demonstrated.
Walk MS: Numbers rising & it’s not the same for every person
VIDEO: Staggering statistic from the Walk MS: Fredericksburg event on Sunday. One million people are living with MS in the United States…
Walk MS: Fredericksburg
VIDEO: The threat of rain resulted in a course change. Walk MS: Fredericksburg 2019 took place on the track at James Monroe High School
Making memories at The Great Train Race
PHOTOS: Great Train Race. George Dashington. Cabbose Race. Lots of various emotions downtown Sunday morning.
Relay for Life: Luminaria
PHOTOS: Relay for Life of Spotsylvania County. Remembering and honoring those affected by cancer. Hundreds of bags lined the the track inside Panther Stadium at Massaponax High School. The words Hope on the bleachers…..
Relay for Life: Walking (and raising money) for a cure
PHOTOS: Relay for Life of Spotsylvania County. $140,000+ raised to fight cancer.
Relay for Life: National Anthem
VIDEO: Relay for Life of Spotsylvania County. Opening ceremonies.
Great Train Race Sunday will impact downtown traffic
The Great Train Race is Sunday morning downtown. Be aware and alert:
Prayer in Spotsy
VIDEO: 2019 National Day of Prayer in Spotsylvania on the Judicial Center lawn
Judge Ellis speaks at the National Day of Prayer in Spotsylvania
VIDEO: The National Day of Prayer in Spotsylvania. Remarks by Spotsylvania Circuit Court Judge Joseph Ellis.
First class this Saturday at the Healing Grove in the city
VIDEO: Nature Based Mindfulness Classes are being held at the Mental Health America of Fredericksburg Healing Grove near Kenmore Park in Fredericksburg. There’s a class this Saturday. Pre-registration required. Contact Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events for info.
Great plants. Great cause.
Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale begins runs through May 11. More than 100 varieties of plants will be available, grown through RAAI’s horticulture therapy program.
Silent March at GCC Fredericksburg campus
PHOTO: Silent March. Germanna Stands Against Sexual Abuse. Event held at noon in front of the Dickinson Building
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works
AUDIO: Ann Kloeckner and Daniel Turczan with Legal Aid Works talk about fair housing and preview a free Fair Housing Forum on May 15th at the downtown library
Betting on Germanna: Monte Carlo Night a success for the Germanna Guarantee
PHOTOS: High five! The 25th Annual Germanna Educational Foundation Scholarship Monte Carlo Night at the Daniel Center in Culpeper raised a record $700,000 for local students— exceeding the event’s $500,000 goal.
Walking as a community in Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: Autism Society of Northern Virginia’s Autism Awareness Walk at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Information. Activities. Awareness.
Autism Awareness Walk draws big crowd to the Fairgrounds
VIDEO: The Autism Society of Northern Virginia’s 8th annual Autism Acceptance Walk at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds.
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