A look back at the past year.
PHOTOS: 2024 around the area
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LISTEN: Big year locally for Special Olympics Virginia
President and CEO David Thomason looks back at big year for programs and participation.
Area road work this week
VDOT is suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon on Tuesday until noon on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday
WATCH: Have you turned in your Window Wonderland entry?
Window Wonderland entries must be turned to the Visitor Center by 4pm on Tuesday.
LISTEN: Make plans for staying safe this week
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks about making safe and smart plans during the New Years holiday.
WATCH: An adventure in King George…poetry included
Poetry on the Dahlgen Railroad Heritage Trail (Indiantown Road) in King George.
WATCH: Colonial America around us
Another piece of colonial America returns to the landscape of George Washington’s boyhood home–Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm looking for big things in 2025..and beyond
Rappahannock Education Farm expects big things in 2025.
Repeat DUI offender arrested in Stafford
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office responded to an overturned car at Brooke Road and Eskimo Hill Road.
PHOTOS: Habitat of Caroline ready to begin 20 homes in Ladysmith
The land has been cleared and power lines are about to go underground.
WATCH: Big things about to begin in Ladysmith
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County is about ready to begin building 20 homes in Ladysmith.
Christmas Eve 2024
Goshen Baptist in Spotsylvania one of many candlelight services around the region.
LISTEN: Holiday safety
Stafford Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katy Brady talk about when your tree becomes too dry and sharing escape plans with visitors.
PHOTOS: Christmas 2024
Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Cold doesn’t stop volunteers from harvesting for the hungry in White Oak
About a dozen Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers gathered 50+ pounds of collards and kale on Monday morning that were used in the evening at a community meal.
LISTEN: Fire safety for the holidays
Chief Jay Cullinan with Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management talks about Christmas tree safety and when it’s time to get the tree out of the house.
Area road work this week
VDOT is suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon on Tuesday until noon on Thursday for the Christmas holiday.
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.
PHOTOS: Audubon Bird Count in Orange County
Historic Germanna hosted a Christmas bird walk/Audubon annual Christmas Bird Count at Historic Salubria in Orange County on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Wee Christmas at Kenmore
The 10th annual Dollhouses and Miniatures show thru December 30th.
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