Local Special Olympics athletes competed in seven sports during Fall Games.
PHOTOS: Area 11 Special Olympians in Virginia Beach over the weekend
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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)
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says there is no need to bring paperwork or ID–You may be asked about your household, income, and where you live.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Black Arts Festival
Fredericksburg Area Museum event featured music at Riverfront Park, art and music at Market Square into the night.
PHOTOS: Walk to End Alzheimer’s-FXBG
Nearly 165,000 dollars raised–600+ walked.
WATCH: Time change means test your smoke detectors
Katie Brady with Stafford Fire and Rescue says use the time change to ensure your smoke detectors actually work.
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Black Arts Festival returns on Saturday
12n-7 at Market Square (art) and Riverfront Park (music).
Leaf colors nearly at peak around the region
The State Department of Forestry says “Virginia is bathed in peak fall foliage!”
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Visitor Center now at 601 Caroline Street
City Public Information Officer Sonja Canta tells us about the new location.
PHOTOS: 250+ pink ribbons on the fence at Mary Washington House for Breast Cancer Awareness month
The mother of George Washington died in Fredericksburg from breast cancer.
PHOTOS: The Y adds Grace Anne Braxton to the Massad Branch Wall of Fame
You can see Grace Anne’s name on the outside wall of the Massad Branch Y on Butler Road.
WATCH: The Y honors Grace Anne Braxton
The Rappahannock Area YMCA cut the ribbon and dedicated Grace Anne Braxton’s place on their outside Wall of Fame at the Massad Branch.
WATCH: Empowerhouse candlelight vigil–A victim shares her story
A Spotsylvania woman tells her story about going from danger to help and safety because of Empowerhouse and local agencies.
WATCH: Working together to help domestic violence victims
Stafford Hospital Site Administrator Cody Blankenship and Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen talk about how collaboration between medical, the law, and agencies like Empowerhouse help victims of domestic violence.
Mudd Tavern Road turn lanes at Route 1 in Spotsylvania open this Monday
As construction continues to widen Mudd Tavern Road to four lanes in the Thornburg area, turn lanes at Route 1 will reduce congestion and driver delays at the intersection.
PHOTOS: Micah remembers
Micah Ecumenical Ministries All Saints neighborhood remembrance service on Tuesday night.
WATCH: Scour the Town Scavenger Hunt this Friday in Fredericksburg
It’s from 5:30-8.
LISTEN: Remembering survivors of domestic violence
Empowerhouse candlelight vigil is Tuesday at 4 at Stafford Hospital.
LISTEN: Micah Ministries to remember the homeless who passed away
The annual All Saints Day remembrance service is Tuesday at the Methodist Greens across from City Hall–vigil begins at 5, service at 5:45.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
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