A proud moment as new veteran–dog teams step forward at Leashes of Valor.
PHOTOS: Graduation day shines at Leashes of Valor in Spotsylvania
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WATCH: Service dog graduation brings families and fosters together at Leashes of Valor
The Leashes of Valor ceremony brought a powerful mix of pride and emotion.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign aiming for $130,000
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army opened its annual kettle season Friday with a call for community support to help fund its holiday and year-round services.
LISTEN: Local author hopes weekend events inspire new writers
Stafford author Lynda Allen will participate in the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference Saturday and join a book signing Sunday, hoping to inspire others to write and explore their creativity.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off Christmas kettle campaign Friday
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army will launch its annual Christmas kettle bell ringing Friday at noon at Spotsylvania Towne Centre, aiming to raise $130,000 to help local families in need.
LISTEN: Leashes of Valor says its service dogs are helping prevent veteran suicides
Leashes of Valor says more than 50 veterans paired with its service dogs have experienced no suicides, highlighting the program’s impact ahead of Saturday’s graduation ceremony.
Brief I-95 lane closures near Carmel Church for bridge project prep
Drivers in the Carmel Church area should plan for brief I-95 delays Thursday and Friday as VDOT crews take pavement samples for a future bridge rehabilitation project in Caroline County.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor to graduate five veterans and service dogs on Saturday
Five veterans will be formally paired with their service dogs during a public ceremony at the organization’s Spotsylvania headquarters.
PHOTOS: Win, or lose, Delegate Orrock continues a campaign tradition
Delegate Bobby Orrock was out early taking down his campaign signs.
Loud Noise Alert: Dahlgren naval range testing set for Nov. 4–7
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing the rest of the week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which may produce loud noise in nearby communities.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day ceremony in Spotsylvania
Ceremony and informaton about services available in the county.
WATCH: Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office honors veterans
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Veterans Day ceremony over the weekend, recognizing local veterans and sharing information on support services available in the county.
Food Bank distributions this week
Residents can visit once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up food distributions–No ID is required—just a few quick questions to help serve everyone.
LISTEN: Animal Rescue Festival on Saturday
Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA previews the Walk for the Animals, Animal Rescue Festival and the ARF-ter Paw-ty concert benefiting local pets in need.
Virginia’s fall color peaks shift to lower elevations
State Forestry Department says higher mountain areas are past their best color, but vivid golds and oranges are lighting up Virginia’s lower slopes and valleys.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania Fire Chief urges residents to check smoke alarms as clocks fall back
As we gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend, Chief Jay Cullinan in Spotsy is reminding everyone to change smoke detector batteries, replace alarms more than 10 years old, and review their family’s fire escape plan
PHOTOS: Micah Ecumenical Ministries remembers 21 neighbors in All Saints Day service
Each person was honored with a tent and candle, symbolizing both the hardship and dignity of their lives.
WATCH: History, not haunts, at Fredericksburg City Cemetery
Open to visitors during daylight hours, the historic cemetery remains an active burial ground and a link to many who shaped the city.
Caledon State Park expands with addition of 455-acre Lake Caledon property
The expansion of Caledon State Park adds forest, wetland, and lake habitats, creating opportunities for recreation and conservation along the Potomac River.
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