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Area road work this week
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Flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday
Governor orders U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on September 9th, in honor of former Delegate John Alfred Cox for his service to the 55th District.
LISTEN: From awareness to action–Hunger Action Day event planned on Tuesday in Fredericksburg
Hunger Action Day on September 9 brings together regional leaders and nonprofits at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for a public event aimed at turning awareness into action against food insecurity.
VDOT work in Spotsy on Courthouse Road at Lawyers Road begins Monday
Starting Monday, Route 208 in Spotsylvania will have weekday lane closures near Lawyers Road for a full-depth reclamation project expected to finish by November.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says no paperwork or ID needed—just a few quick questions to help them serve everyone.
PHOTOS: Volunteers in Milford make home accessible with SAWs-Virginia
SAWs volunteers were in Caroline County over the weekend.
Caroline County authorities investigate animal abuse case
A small white terrier with severe facial injuries caused by bands tightly wrapped around its muzzle was found in Caroline County, prompting a sheriff’s investigation into a suspected case of animal cruelty.
PHOTOS: Food Lion steps up for the Food Bank
Area store managers spent Friday at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as part of their Great Pantry Makeover Day.
WATCH: Food Lion managers get to work at the Food Bank
Food Lion managers from across the region spent Friday volunteering at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, rolling up their sleeves to stock shelves, clean, and refresh the Market Fresh area.
LISTEN: Genealogy workshop this Saturday at downtown Fredericksburg library
A free genealogy workshop this Saturday at the downtown Fredericksburg library will help participants explore their family history and discover potential ties to Revolutionary War Patriots.
WATCH: Your team vs. the Fredericksburg Area Museum—Who wins?
Locked in the Fredericksburg Area Museum after your tour, your team must solve brain-teasing puzzles across multiple floors to escape.
LISTEN: From Caroline street to global stage: Book signing for Ambassador Bridgewater this Sunday downtown
Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater signs her memoir Bridging Troubled Waters this Sunday at 1 p.m. at Fredericksburg Visitor Center.
Range testing at Dahlgren; Loud noise and river access restrictions expected
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing the rest of the week, potentially causing loud noise in surrounding communities.
WATCH: Teens invited to explore policing in 10-week Fredericksburg Youth Academy
Starting September 15, Fredericksburg Youth Academy opens its doors to young adults ready to step into the world of law enforcement—not as spectators, but as participants.
PHOTOS: Dahlgren trail crew relocates rail car
A volunteer crew successfully relocated a 40,000-pound historic rail car along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, with plans underway to move the caboose and construct a protective carport.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Cold-weather planting kicks off at Rappahannock Education Farm
25 volunteers planted 2,500 collard seedlings at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak—kickstarting the fall crops that will help fight hunger across the region.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says no paperwork or ID needed—just a few quick questions to help them serve everyone.
Stay tick-safe this Labor Day weekend
As we spend Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Virginia Department of Health reminds us to take precautions against ticks, which can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
WATCH: From closets to the classroom: Faded Foundation clothing drive
Fredericksburg’s Antoine Carey and his Faded Foundation are collecting gently used clothes through Sept. 26 to help fund books, tuition, and mentorships at the Faded & Co. Barber Academy.
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