Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is monitoring the approaching storm.
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LISTEN: Micah prepares for 4th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on February 28th
Fundraising goal is $200,000 this year–800 walked last year.
Health officials urge caution after rabid raccoon found in Fredericksburg
The Rappahannock Area Health District is alerting residents near the 900 block of Sylvania Avenue in Fredericksburg after a raccoon collected January 15 tested positive for rabies.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers turn cold day into big harvest
(Most) Bundled up against a 38-degree wind chill at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak, 30+ volunteers harvested more than 600 pounds of fresh produce on Monday.
PHOTOS: Service, not a day off: JM students honor MLK with projects
Service with a smile—James Monroe High School students and volunteer chaperones turned Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a day of action, completing multiple service projects on campus as part of the 2026 MLK Day of Service.
Electric cooperative foundation announces $1,500 scholarships for 2026 graduates
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors or 2026 home-school graduates entering college or trade school this fall.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Foodbank distribution this week
Full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
Kahn joins elite company with 400th coaching win
Marcus Kahn cemented his place among the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division III history on Saturday, capturing the 400th win of his collegiate career as Mary Washington beat Regent.
Mary Washington Healthcare launches postpartum safety bracelet program
“I Gave Birth”: bracelet program aims to keep new moms safe.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm shares lessons from first full season
Rappahannock Education Farm’s Rich Larochelle reflected on a year of getting hands dirty, from planting and weeding to harvesting across 11 acres in White Oak.
WATCH: VDOT readies equipment, salt and brine ahead of possible winter storm
Ahead of every winter storm, the Fredericksburg District VDOT office begins preparing days in advance.
Drought Watch and Warning now affect much of Northern and Central Virginia
State officials say the region is under a drought watch advisory.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia
WATCH: Community invited to weigh in on Slave Auction Block memorial plans
Two in person meetings on January 12th with a virtual meeting next week.
PHOTOS: Knights of Columbus mark 50 years of Religious Freedom Day in Fredericksburg
The Knights of Columbus, Rappahannock Assembly 1613, hosted the 50th annual Religious Freedom Day on Sunday in Fredericksburg, beginning with a parade through downtown before a ceremony at the Religious Freedom Monument on Washington Avenue.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
Sealston Elementary celebrates D.A.R.E. graduates
School leaders say the program’s success is made possible through the support of teachers, families, and law enforcement, all working together to help students develop skills they can carry with them both in and out of the classroom.
$20,000 in scholarships available to REC members’ children
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is awarding 17 scholarships to students planning to attend college or career and technical schools, with applications open through February 27.
LISTEN: How small donations of essentials make a big impact at Hope House
Loisann’s Hope House Executive Director Cait Woodward says the organization works hard to meet nearly every need for families in crisis, from housing support to case management.
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