Closures and delays around the region for Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Updated storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
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UPDATED: On the Agenda, Jan. 26-30
Scheduling updates to public meetings in the region have been added.
PHOTOS: An icy Sunday around the area
Snow totals were lower than expected, but sleet and freezing rain slowed travel across the region to a slippery crawl.
Winter storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Post has been updated with weather-related closures for Monday.
Power company officials: Be prepared for multi-day outages
Companies warn that a quarter inch of ice may result in lengthy power outages.
WATCH: Here’s what to expect from this weekend’s winter storm
Meteorologist Sean Sublette breaks down the forecast, timeline and potential implications across the Fredericksburg region.
PHOTOS: Storm prep!
While VDOT crews pre-treat area roads, shoppers are also gearing up — with empty store shelves showing just how seriously people are taking the forecast.
LISTEN: Storm this weekend–Gas customers urged to prepare
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says now is the time for customers with natural gas service to prepare for the weekend storm.
REC on alert ahead of winter storm
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is monitoring the approaching storm.
On the Agenda, Jan. 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Electric cooperative foundation announces $1,500 scholarships for 2026 graduates
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors or 2026 home-school graduates entering college or trade school this fall.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Foodbank distribution this week
Full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
‘The honor of my life’: Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor
In remarks, former congresswoman extolled the virtues of bipartisanship and pledged to lower energy costs.
Mary Washington Healthcare launches postpartum safety bracelet program
“I Gave Birth”: bracelet program aims to keep new moms safe.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm shares lessons from first full season
Rappahannock Education Farm’s Rich Larochelle reflected on a year of getting hands dirty, from planting and weeding to harvesting across 11 acres in White Oak.
WATCH: VDOT readies equipment, salt and brine ahead of possible winter storm
Ahead of every winter storm, the Fredericksburg District VDOT office begins preparing days in advance.
Dels. Stacey Carroll and Nicole Cole take office as part of Democratic majority in state government
Area lawmakers are part of a Democratic majority in the Virginia General Assembly.
Drought Watch and Warning now affect much of Northern and Central Virginia
State officials say the region is under a drought watch advisory.
On the Agenda, Jan. 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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