Virginia Senator Mark Warner says people need to stand up and speak out.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about changes taking place with the federal government
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Food Bank distribution this week
You’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
LISTEN: Have a plan for getting home if you’re at a party Sunday night–and you’ve been drinking
Kurt Erickson says having a designated driver and cutting off alcohol, like they do at stadiums later in the game, are a few ways to make the roads safer.
WATCH: Area Special Olympics Virginia athletes Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach
Area 11 Secial Olympics part of 4,151 people who jumped into the Atlantic Ocean raising 1.7 million dollars–60,000+ for the local effort.
WATCH: Feels like winter, but a super early sign of spring!
The beginning of Rappahannock Adult Activities spring plant sale.
PHOTOS: Let the planting begin!
Rappahannock Adult Activities spring plant sale is a tradition.
48 new troopers join State Police ranks today
Five of the new Troopers graduating today have been assigned to Stafford.
WATCH: Walking to make a difference locally
The third annual Coldest Night of the Year walk/fundraiser for Micah Ecumenical Ministries fast approaches.
WATCH: Kaine issues open letter to federal workers
Senator Kaine spoke on the Senate floor to share an open letter to federal workers in Virginia and across the country.
LISTEN: Special OIympics Virginia Polar Plunge this weekend in Virginia Beach
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason and Stafford’s Shane Sears talk about the plunge and the raising money for the organization.
LISTEN: Chamber’s 4th annual Intern Expo, this Wednesday at the Fredericksburg Convention Center
Gabby Kang is a Colonial Forge High School senior and the Chair of the Student Voice Subcommittee of the Workforce NOW Committee.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
WATCH: Big crowd for Empowerhouse Empty Bowl fundraiser
Pottery bowls and soup–26th annual Empty Bowl for Empowerhouse held at the Elks Lodge on Tidewater Trail.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
No injuries in fire near Aquia Creek
Stafford Fire and Rescue spokeswoman Katie Brady says due to a lack of hydrants in the area, crews had to utilize rural water operations to shuttle water to the scene.
WATCH: Freezin for a reason in Ladysmith
The water temp was 35, but a warm feeling created by generosity in Caroline at the Polar Bear Plunge.
PHOTOS: Polar Bear Plunge in Caroline raises money for county charities
Almost 38,000 raised for Caroline County charities on Saturday at the annual Polar Bear Plunge sponsored by the Ladysmith Ruritan Club at the Lake Land’or beach.
Three arrested in attempted Caroline burglary
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says quick response to the scene resulted in multiple arrests.
Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory
Marine Corps Base Quantico operates 43 live-fire ranges that support training from small arms to explosive demolitions to artillery fire to the delivery of live-aerial munitions.
WATCH: Big matching gift helps Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor continue to grow
Jason Haag talks about their work of providing service dogs to injured veterans.
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