State Forestry Department says higher mountain areas are past their best color, but vivid golds and oranges are lighting up Virginia’s lower slopes and valleys.
Virginia’s fall color peaks shift to lower elevations
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Virginia Community College System appoints Griffith as Germanna’s next president
Tashika Griffith was the chief campus officer at St. Petersburg State College, Clearwater Campus, in Florida for the past three years.
SNAP-py assistance: Stafford, Fredericksburg appropriate funds to regional food bank
The localities are diverting money to aid the food bank at a time when SNAP payments face interruption.
PHOTOS: Farm to fork
Each week, the Rappahannock Education Farm harvests fresh produce and quickly delivers it to local agencies like The Table at St. George’s, helping provide healthy food to families facing hunger across the region.
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.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army seeks space for Toyland
Captain Bradly Mumford says the deadline to find space is this Friday.
On the Agenda, Oct. 27-31
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says residents can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions—no ID or paperwork needed, just a few quick questions to help serve everyone safely and efficiently.
Party crashers: Courtland seizes control of Battlefield with victory over Caroline
Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Riverbend and Spotsylvania also picked up district victories.
Youngkin: Fredericksburg area no longer a mental health ‘desert’
A crisis center is slated to open in Spotsylvania County in the spring of 2027.
Peak fall foliage arrives in Virginia’s mountains
Fall colors are spreading across Virginia, with peak foliage in the mountains and vibrant autumn hues gradually moving across the rest of the state.
LISTEN: Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration this Saturday night
Remembering Josh Hardy and raising money for the Fairy Godmother Project.
WATCH: Candlelight vigil shines light on domestic violence awareness
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Empowerhouse will host its 35th annual Candlelight Vigil Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office substation at the Towne Centre.
‘Most important part of politics’: Pete Buttigieg rallies local Democrats in Fredericksburg
Rep. Eugene Vindman encouraged volunteers before they set out to knock on doors.
On the Agenda, Oct. 20-24
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 Food Bank says you can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
No Kings protest draws over 2,000 in Fredericksburg
Large, sign-wielding crowd comes out to protest actions of Trump administration.
Model homes? Cason’s Mill project offered as blueprint for regional partnerships in affordable housing
Tricord, Inc. is in the early stages of a Spotsylvania County project that will bring 66 affordable housing units to an area off Courthouse Road.
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