Big break in heat and humidity ahead.
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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.’
Amazon pulls Louisa County data center proposal after strong resistance
Members of the Louisa community railed against a now-halted fourth proposed data center but concerns remain over the three to come
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
On the Agenda, July 28-Aug. 1
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
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.
Area school supply drives kick off Saturday with annual Caroline’s Promise event
Operation Heroes is also hosting a large school supply drive, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Residential pool safety highlighted
Friday is World Drowning Prevention Day–drownings have been a concern this summer in Virginia.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave underway for Fredericksburg region.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
JLARC study: Spotsylvania schools near the head of the class when it comes to banning books
Report also states that divisions misapplied state law in banning books.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
On the Agenda, July 21-25
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
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.
With Lewis as inspiration, Fredericksburg protestors strive to ‘Make Good Trouble’
The protest was a tribute to the late John Lewis, a Congressman representing Georgia and a major figure in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
LISTEN: Get ready for the end of Windows 10 support this fall
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg in Fredericksburg says now is the time to start looking for a new computer.
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