Special Olympics Virginia. Opening of State Basketball Championships in Stafford County.
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WATCH: Special Olympics Virginia lights the flame for weekend basketball competition in Stafford
Colonial Forge High School: The opening cremony of the Special Olympics Virginia state basketball championships. Stafford Sheriff David Decatur helps with the lighting of the flame.
PHOTOS: Hiking around history
Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield
“Improper discarded smoking material” causes fire in Prince William
Home reported to be unsafe to occupy
Spotsylvania man arrested on drug charges following a death in Orange
A search by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office found the suspect had drugs and money
PHOTOS: More signs of spring at Belmont-Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio in Stafford
More flowers emerge
PHOTO: On Read Across America Day–a local reminder of many chances to read
Lots of Little Free Libraries around the region. This one is at Belmont–Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio in Stafford.
WATCH: Spotsy School Superintendent talks budget to board of supervisors
Closing remarks: Superintendent Taylor explains why there’s a request for large increase in local funds. Taylor is the former county administrator. He says in that role he had never been briefed on the severity of some of the needs.
WATCH: The commander at Dahlgren talks about reaching out to the community
The commanding officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division talks about working in and with the community. Everything from job fairs to alerts about firing weapons.
WATCH: Here’s the land Downtown Greens is raising money to buy in the City of Fredericksburg
Here’s the land Downtown Greens is raising money to purchase in Fredericksburg. An upclose look at the land and a discussion of the plans with Sarah Perry.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Mark Taylor talks about his first 100 days, the school budget, how he’s hoping the Board of Supervisors sets an advertised tax rate that allows for a discussion on school funding and SRO’s in every school.
Range testing at Dahlgren Monday and Tuesday may produce loud noise
Testing from 8am to 5pm
Speeding stop turns in felony eluding and other charges in Stafford
Stafford authorities say when you see the flashing blue lights, slow down and pull over. Do not turn a traffic infraction into a felony arrest.
PHOTOS: Luke DiMaso wins Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee
The St. William of York Catholic School in Stafford student goes to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in late May
WATCH: More from Coldest Night of the Year–Mayor Greenlaw and Clay Murray
Since Saturday night, the total raised has increased to nearly $163,000.
PHOTOS: Coldest Night of the Year Walk downtown
Packing a tent. Filling the streets. 2023 Coldest Night of the Year Walk in downtown Fredericksburg past the churches that make up Micah Ecumenical Ministries.
WATCH: Megann Cotter calls Coldest Night of the Year Walk a celebration
The Executive Servant at Micah Ecumenical Ministries addresses 500+ people at Hukamp Park prior to the Coldest Night of the Year Walk.
Two Stafford deputies assaulted
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says two deputies were checked by medics and treated for minor injuries. Both deputies remained on duty and completed their shift.
PHOTOS: It’s happening! Micah getting Hurkamp Park ready for Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Registration at 4. Walk begins about 5 in the downtown. There’s a one mile and three mile route. A big crowd is expected.
WATCH: Last minute instructions for Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Fredericksburg for Micah
700+ people could attend Micah Ecumenical Ministries Coldest Night of the Year walk in downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday night. So, you’re asked to car pool, develop a plan for parking near Hurkamp Park.
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