$25,000 presented to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as part of B101.5’s $100K of Kindness Initiative.
WATCH: $25,000 gift to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
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WATCH: Last week of digging at Ferry Farm in 2025
The kitchen will again be the main focus when archaeologists return next summer.
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.
WATCH: Harvesting potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm
Saturday morning about a dozen volunteers harvested some potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
PHOTOS: Play (youth summer) Ball!
Opening weekend for the FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC.
PHOTOS: Frames from the Fourth of July
From signing the Declaration of Independence to experiencing colonial crafts, see what locals were up to on the Fourth.
PHOTOS: 4th of July at Ferry Farm
Celebrating the 4th at the boyhood home of George Washington in Stafford.
WATCH: Declaration of Independence read downtown
On the 4th of July, the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Hugh Mercer Apothocary Shop on Caroline Street.
PHOTOS: New location, same patriotism to start the 4th in the City
Fallen Heroes 5 miler moved from downtown to James Monroe High School.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor on 4th of July
Freedom isn’t free–Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor sees it everyday as they train service dogs for veterans.
LISTEN: Safe and sober on the roads this holiday weekend
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says #77 to report drunk drivers.
LISTEN: Operation Dry Water 2025
Major Delbert Myrick and 1st Sgt. Craig Haywood with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office talk about the dangers of boating under the influence.
LISTEN: 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis talk about what you’ll see and do on Friday at the annual “Fabulous 4th” at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
LISTEN: Stafford Fire and Rescue talks fireworks safety
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady say 4th of July is their busiest day of the year.
LISTEN: Rappahannock United Way wraps up 86 years
Outgoing President Janel Donohue talks about the region with no locally run United Way–and what it means for other non-profits in the area.
LISTEN: Adopt-a-student backpack campaign in Stafford
Nikki Jackson with Stafford County Schools talks about the Empower Pack Project where the community shops for students based on school, grade level and individual preferences.
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.
Ring returned to Orange County man after 63 years
Ring found in California years ago.
WATCH: The mystery of one bead
One single bead found several years ago during an archeological dig at George’ Washington’s boyhood home, Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: Healthy and fresh food….in a SNAP!
Virginia Community Food Connections Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the SNAP/match program at local farmers markets.
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