Leslie Leahy and Stacey Horner Dunn reflect on losing their daughters and discuss how families can navigate grief and find support during the holiday season.
LISTEN: Living with loss during a season of celebration
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LISTEN: Season of giving includes the need for blood donations
American Red Cross officials are urging more people to donate blood, warning that a small donor base continues to strain supplies.
WATCH: Local appeal collects coats, gloves and blankets for homeless services
Sarah Hurst has launched a community appeal for coats, jackets, gloves, scarves and blankets to support Micah Ministries and the Thurman Brisben Center.
Health officials report rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease cases locally
Urge parents to keep sick children home and to increase handwashing and surface cleaning to help prevent further outbreaks.
PHOTOS: Community ties ribbons of remembrance at Mary Washington House
Hundreds of ribbons now line the fence at the Mary Washington House, creating a community tribute during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
PHOTOS: A powerful 9/11 visual
Faith Baptist Church on Route 3 west in Spotsylvania again placed flags to represent lives lost on 9/11.
PHOTOS: Building a Memorial Park in Spotsylvania
Memorial for students who died while in Spotsylvania schools nears completion.
WATCH: Memorial Park in Spotsylvania offers a place to grieve, reflect and heal
A memorial honoring Spotsylvania teens lost too soon is nearing completion—thanks to parent Jaimie Ashton and a wave of community support.
Triple A says gas prices rise in the area
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says the summer driving season has one month to go.
Residential pool safety highlighted
Friday is World Drowning Prevention Day–drownings have been a concern this summer in Virginia.
LISTEN: Counting the homeless this week
Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview this week’s Point In Time count–It begins Thursday at 6am.
Fredericksburg SPCA takes six dogs from flood-affected Texas
Squishy Face Crew takes six cats after a cat disease discovered at the SPCA.
Boil water advisory in Louisa County
The advisory is for residents served by the Louisa County Water Authority New Bridge / Lake Anna system.
WATCH: Happy Birthday Josh Hardy
Today would have been Josh Hardy’s 19th birthday.
Orange County vineyard wins 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Potomac Point Winery in Stafford also recognized.
LISTEN: Crisis grants available through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says the deadline to apply is for crisis grants through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is March 17th.
LISTEN: Have a plan for getting home if you’re at a party Sunday night–and you’ve been drinking
Kurt Erickson says having a designated driver and cutting off alcohol, like they do at stadiums later in the game, are a few ways to make the roads safer.
48 new troopers join State Police ranks today
Five of the new Troopers graduating today have been assigned to Stafford.
Three arrested in attempted Caroline burglary
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says quick response to the scene resulted in multiple arrests.
WATCH: Atlantic Homes makes one million dollar community donation
Atlantic Builders is donating $1 million to charitable organizations throughout Fredericksburg and Charlottesville as part of its annual “Give Back Home” program.
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