Spotsylvania Supervisors will hold a budget public hearing Thursday night at Courtland High School, beginning at 6 p.m.
LISTEN: Community input sought as Spotsylvania finalizes budget
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Loud Navy testing expected in Dahlgren on Thursday
Expect some loud noise Thursday in parts of the Dahlgren area as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division conducts scheduled range testing.
PHOTOS: RAAI spring plant sale helps grow skills and independence
The annual RAAI plant sale begins April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 750 Kings Highway.
LISTEN: Ability Baseball League opens this Saturday
Scott Neal started Ability Baseball in partnership with Fredericksburg Parks Recreation and Events and the Sunshine Ballpark Foundation for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
LISTEN: UMW prepares for 24-Hour giving event Wed & Thursday
The University of Mary Washington is gearing up for its annual Mary Wash Day, a 24-hour fundraising event running from noon March 25 to noon March 26.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Fake traffic ticket texts target Stafford
Traffic scam texts are hitting Stafford County, posing as official notices from Virginia’s General District Court and claiming you’ve committed a violation.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: Delayed, not deterred
A winter delay turned into a springtime celebration as Empowerhouse’s Empty Bowl filled the Elks Lodge with energy and support.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg fine arts show celebrates 75 years
Art lovers—and anyone looking for something unique—can browse and buy at the 75th annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show and Sale this weekend at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.
LISTEN: Author Tonia Garnett
Tonia Garnett, a Fredericksburg-area resident, is speaking about her newly released book Enough is Enough–I won’t be a statistic.
LISTEN: 18th century game night at Ferry Farm
The George Washington Foundation’s Allisoin Ellis describes 18th Century Game Night.
LISTEN: 75th annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show & Sale
Marie Thomas and Jane Shelhorse with the Fredericksburg Woman’s Club preview the Fredericksburg Fire Arts Show and Sale.
LISTEN: From champion to cellblock: Michael Nunn’s story coming to Fredericksburg
Former professional boxer and 2025 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Michael “Second To” Nunn will share his story April 11th at FailSafe-ERA’s Second Chance Hall of Change Gala.
LISTEN: Plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
As people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says the most important step is making a plan before heading out.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: An army of potato planters at Rappahannock Education Farm
More than 50 volunteers—turned out Saturday at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak to plant thousands of organic seed potatoes in a single field.
PHOTOS: Kids’ Leprechaun Chase brings big cheers (and smiles!)
Big turnout for Arsenal Events Grand Slamrock races at Virginia Credit Union Stadium this morning.
PHOTOS: Hopefully Thursday’s snow was winter’s finale
It didn’t last long but slowed us all down!
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