We’re just a week away from the annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Join Micah’s Coldest Night walk — Still time for teams to form
read more
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia basketball
Local Special Olympics Virginia Area 11 athletes will be competing this weekend at the state basketball championships in Henrico.
See a pothole? VDOT wants to know
VDOT is urging Virginians to report potholes as crews work to repair winter road damage across the state.
LISTEN: Cultural Quilt series launches with focus on immigration
John Hennessy is kicking off Fredericksburg’s new Cultural Quilt lecture series — a free program that dives into the city’s sister cities and the powerful role different cultures have played in shaping both the community and the country.
WATCH: Hammers about to swing as Habitat launches new projects in Ladysmith
As the snow melts and warmer weather slowly returns, momentum is building at Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity.
Virginia’s 4 P.M. burning law now in effect
The Virginia Department of Forestry has announced the start of spring fire season, and Virginia’s annual 4 p.m. burning law.
Man taken into custody after string of I-95 hit-and-runs
State Police looking for more information on the Saturday morning crashes between Petersburg and Spotsylvania.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Spring starts early at Rappahannock Adult Activities
Planning and planting are already underway at Rappahannock Adult Activities for its annual Spring Plant Sale.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Facebook Events Page or their free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
Officials at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division talk about benefits to the students and the Navy.
PHOTOS: Innovation Challenge showcases region’s top young STEM talent
Hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, the invitation only event brings together 35 middle and high school teams to solve complex engineering challenges in a STEM competition.
Dog house wind protection
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is urging pet owners to take extra steps to protect dogs kept outdoors.
WATCH: Micah Ministries’ Coldest Night walk returns Feb. 28
The Coldest Night of the Year, the annual fundraising walk benefiting Micah Ecumenical Ministries, is set for February 28th at Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Step up and serve: Medical Reserve Corps seeks more volunteers
The Rappahannock Medical Reserve Corps is actively looking for volunteers across our region right now.
PHOTOS: Spreading love — and support
Delivery begins today for Rappahannock Adult Activities special Valentine’s Day flower fundraiser, benefiting its day support program for adults with developmental disabilities.
PHOTOS: Thaw underway at City Dock
The Rappahannock at City Dock is beginning to stir again, the ice loosening and shifting — but not quite ready to let go.
LISTEN: Ferry Farm opens for Presidents’ Day
George Washington’s boyhood home at Ferry Farm in Stafford opens Monday from 10 to 3 for its annual Presidents’ Day program, featuring hands-on activities and interactive experiences.
LISTEN: Micah’s Jeremiah Community project receives major federal funding support
Meghann Cotter explains how the over 2.9 million dollars in federal funds will be used on the Fredericksburg project.
NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing may produce very loud noise
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing Tuesday, Feb. 10, which may produce very loud noise in surrounding communities.
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
