Mobile outreach buses from the Green Thread Project bring clothing, shoes, and hygiene items to the community.
WATCH: On the move to help–Green Thread Project delivers support
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PHOTOS: Trees of Hope returns to support local homeless families
Visitors can browse and bid on creatively decorated trees at the Fredericksburg Country Club, with proceeds benefiting local families in crisis.
Public can comment on new Dominion power line Thursday in Caroline
The Kraken Loop would go through Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford and Fauquier counties.
Fredericksburg area placed under expanded DEQ Drought Watch
Dry weather continues to lower streamflows and groundwater levels.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
On the Agenda, Nov. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg-area food organizations strained during shutdown
Organizations saw increased demand, struggled to adapt to changing rules and guidelines.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions, leave space between cars in the Drive-Thru, and remember that no ID is needed—just a few quick questions to help us serve everyone.
High school football roundup: Eagles blank Gar-Field to advance in Region 6B playoffs
North Stafford also picked up a first-round playoff win, while James Monroe, Caroline, Courtland and Spotsylvania all suffered season-ending defeats.
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Orchard-in-the-making at Rappahannock Education Farm
Forty pear trees and ten blueberry bushes found a new home this week at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak, thanks to a project coordinated by Friends of the Rappahannock.
A handful of Fredericksburg-area leaders to serve on Spanberger’s transition team
The Democrat will be the 75th governor of Virginia.
WATCH: Support and services to area veterans
At the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Fredericksburg War Memorial on George Street, the focus was on identifying local veterans’ needs and connecting them with available resources and support.
WATCH: Virginia Department of Veterans Services outlines resources at local program
Michele Crone from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services discussed how the agency helps veterans and their families access benefits during a Spotsylvania program.
On the Agenda, Nov. 10-14
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distributions this week
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says you can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
High school football roundup: Riverbend defeats North Stafford to complete perfect regular season
Colonial Forge, Courtland, Brooke Point, Spotsylvania, and Chancellor also picked up district victories Friday night.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign aiming for $130,000
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army opened its annual kettle season Friday with a call for community support to help fund its holiday and year-round services.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off Christmas kettle campaign Friday
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army will launch its annual Christmas kettle bell ringing Friday at noon at Spotsylvania Towne Centre, aiming to raise $130,000 to help local families in need.
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