Purple Heart Homes works to help improve homes for individual veterans.
WATCH: A new ramp for VFW Post 3103 in the city
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PHOTOS: Outside upgrades to the VFW Post in Fredericksburg
North Carolina-based Purple Heart Homes is at VFW Post 3103 on Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg this week upgrading the front entrance to make it ADA compliant.
WATCH: Historic Germanna to mark the 300th anniversary of the first Spotsylvania County Courthouse
It’s a look at the early days of Colonial Virginia’s legal system and the role courthouses played in the lives of residents.
Westmoreland State Park included in 9 hikes for non-hikers list
Virginia State Parks compiled the list.
Remembering….
Trooper Farmer was killed in a crash September 3, 1981, during the pursuit of a violator on Route 639 in Caroline County.
LISTEN: New name coming for Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Executive Director Jason Tickle says beginning January 1, 2025 it will be Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity.
Road work around the area this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
WATCH: Rappahannock Beekeepers Association going strong after 20+ years
Tammie May talks about keeping bees in the region.
Stafford and Louisa fire officials remember Mia Ethridge
Mia died on September 1st, 2023.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
Food Bank officials say you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
As you travel through Orange County, speed and seatbelt enforcement will be monitored
Sheriff’s Office says it has received more federal funds and equipment.
PHOTOS: Above all, community
Annual season opening game for two schools just miles apart becomes secondary after injury.
Interior of Chatham closing for maintenance
Work begins September 3 and is projected to last until early spring 2025.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training schedule
Marine Corps Base Quantico operates 43 live-fire ranges that support training from small arms to explosive demolitions to artillery fire to the delivery of live-aerial munitions.
LISTEN: Labor Day weekend one of the deadliest drunk driving times
Kurt Erickson says expect increased police patrols this weekend.
FredNats Sunshine Baseball League championship game Thursday night
Admission to Virginia Credit Union Stadium tonight is free.
Honoring a 104 year old Spotsylvania veteran
Mary Washington Hospice and We Honor Veterans have worked together to honor local veterans for several years.
Culpeper Police replace a stolen bicycle
3rd Platoon nightshift moved by story of JJ and his stolen bike.
Spotsy flag going to the Middle East
County resident Fred Brown will take the flag with him.
PHOTOS: Raising money for Special Olympics Virginia
Wawa working with area law enforcement this week.
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