Early Saturday, more than 65 University of Mary Washington Rugby players volunteered at the Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
PHOTOS: UMW Rugby meets the Rappahannock Education Farm
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‘One pill can kill’ forum focuses on dangers of fentanyl, power of Narcan
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted forum at Salem Fields Church in Spotsylvania County.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distribution.
The ‘write’ stuff: Essay contest to determine next owner of historic downtown home
Contest operators Paula and Robert Welsh plan to donate significant portion of ticket sales to two local charities.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Volunteers plant hundreds of pounds of potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm
On Saturday, volunteers planted 270 pounds of organic Adirondack Blue potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
WATCH: FailSafe-ERA leads regional call to action, sounding the alarm on youth violence
Juanita Shanks leads coalition of local groups who are attempting to address youth gun violence.
WATCH: Deadline approaching–Make a difference as a CASA advocate by August 11
Rappahannock Area CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is gearing up for its next round of volunteer training.
‘A natural fit’: Rappahannock Area YMCA names Boles new CEO
The Michigan native is currently the principal of Potomac High School in Prince William County.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
WATCH: Charlie Russell says your donation to SAWs builds more than ramps, it builds dignity
SAWs Virginia volunteers are out nearly every weekend building ramps for neighbors in need.
WATCH: SAWs Virginia teams up early for Wednesday morning ramp pre-builds
SAWs VA Executive Director Wayne Murphy explains the ramp-building process, which begins on Wednesday mornings at the old Roxbury site.
Amazon, The Community Foundation launch $300,000 grant in the Rappahannock Region
Grant is aimed at nonprofit, community-driven organizations that ‘support innovation and resilience.’
WATCH: Antoine Carey: mentorship, healing and haircuts
Antoine Carey of Fredericksburg is using the barbershop as a vehicle for change.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about pets in hot weather
Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young say timing and environment are everything when it comes to outdoor time.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor needing fosters for service dog training
Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit dedicated to providing service dogs to post-9/11 veterans, is looking for foster families to help train their dogs.
LISTEN: First Africans Day this Saturday at Stratford Hall
We preview the day with Stratford Hall’s Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey.
Food Bank distribution this week
The food bank says there’s no need to bring paperwork or ID.
PHOTOS: Weeds glaore…but Rapahannock Education Farm has volunteers to pull them
Volunteers in White Oak braved the mud and humidity on Saturday morning, filling wagons and buckets with weeds.
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