Prolonged winter weather has kept many families indoors this week.
LISTEN: Empowerhouse warns winter weather can trap victims
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LISTEN: UMW Admissions: Easier FAFSA, but don’t rush the college essay
With college admissions deadlines approaching, Sarah Lindberg (front), Director of First-Year Admission at the University of Mary Washington, says families may find the newly redesigned FAFSA easier to navigate than in past years.
WATCH: Inside Habitat’s self-help program: Time, teamwork, and commitment
Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity’s Jason Tickle hosted a virtual information session, giving potential homeowners a closer look at what it takes to build with Habitat.
PHOTOS: Happiness is…..Waking up to a plowed street!
It’s still icy but sometime overnight a VDOT crew working a 12-hour shift came opened up some streets in South Stafford!
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.
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.
PHOTOS: All available VDOT resources activated ahead of weekend storm
VDOT is moving into full storm response mode for the Fredericksburg area, the Northern Neck, and the Middle Peninsula, preparing for hazardous travel conditions and a prolonged cleanup.
LISTEN: “All hands on deck”: VDOT readies for snow, ice, and bitter cold
VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon says crews are preparing for a long storm response.
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.
LISTEN: Micah prepares for 4th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on February 28th
Fundraising goal is $200,000 this year–800 walked last year.
Health officials urge caution after rabid raccoon found in Fredericksburg
The Rappahannock Area Health District is alerting residents near the 900 block of Sylvania Avenue in Fredericksburg after a raccoon collected January 15 tested positive for rabies.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers turn cold day into big harvest
(Most) Bundled up against a 38-degree wind chill at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak, 30+ volunteers harvested more than 600 pounds of fresh produce on Monday.
PHOTOS: Service, not a day off: JM students honor MLK with projects
Service with a smile—James Monroe High School students and volunteer chaperones turned Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a day of action, completing multiple service projects on campus as part of the 2026 MLK Day of Service.
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.
Kahn joins elite company with 400th coaching win
Marcus Kahn cemented his place among the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division III history on Saturday, capturing the 400th win of his collegiate career as Mary Washington beat Regent.
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.
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