Historic Germanna holds a Veterans Day Illumination.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day observed at Historic Germanna on Route 3 in Orange
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Orange County sheriff with a plea to the community to buckle up
Sheriff Jason Smith says statistics show seat belts do save lives.
WATCH: “We’re going to grow it and donate it”
Rich Larochelle with an update on the Rappahannock Education Farm.
PHOTOS: Honoring veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery
Volunteers with VFW Post 3103 in the City put flags on the graves of veterans early Saturday.
Food Bank distributions 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: Growing in popularity–the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Seed Library
It’s on the third floor of the downtown library–Erin Creighton with an update.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
State Police searching for two drivers in fatal Fauquier hit-and-run
The hit-and-run crash occurred Friday night on Route 806 (Elk Run Road) at Flippo Lane.
Drought watch advisory expands to include Caroline and King George
Everyone in the state asked to conserve water.
Peak leaf colors around the region
The Virginia Department of Forestry says prevailing dry conditions across Virginia have resulted in a shorter peak foliage period as leaves dry up and are easily blown off by even light breezes.
LISTEN: Design team selected for Slave Auction Block memorial
Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum says a memorial will be developed at the site of the Slave Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles Streets.
WATCH: Helping Spotsylvania students chart their future
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Clint Mitchell opened the 4E Education Expo at Chancellor High School with an explanation on the plan.
PHOTOS: 4E Education Expo in Spotsy
Helping Spotsylvania students make decisions as they begin to stop into the real world.
Triple A expects gas prices should fall once hurricane passes the gulf
Fredericksburg gas prices down three cents since last week.
4E Education Expo Thursday night at Chancellor High School
Katie Simitoski and Kelly Guempel talk about Enrolled, Employed, Enlisted and Engaged.
LISTEN: Middle School Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren on Saturday
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division K-12 STEM Coordinator Tyler Truslow talks about the event at the UMW Dahlgren campus this weekend.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Writers’ Conference this weekend
Joy O’Toole with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talks about Saturday’s program at Germanna’s Spotsylvania campus.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Area 11 Special Olympians in Virginia Beach over the weekend
Local Special Olympics athletes competed in seven sports during Fall Games.
PHOTOS: Watering and harvesting at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak
Because it’s been so dry, water is brought in. (A well is coming soon)
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