Virginia Department of Health says mosquitoes can carry dangerous disease.
Mosquitoes: More than just annoying
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NSWC Dahlgren range testing may produce very loud noise this week
Testing each day from 8am to 5pm.
Expect overnight delays at the Falmouth Bridge for the next ten days
Bridge testing will take place with lane closures at the Rappahannock River August 19th thru the 29th.
LISTEN: High-tech Dahlgren chamber testing electromagnetic environments
Officials at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division say their Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Anechoic Chamber is helping the Navy determine the impact new radar systems have on missles or people.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
You may receive food assistance from a drive-thru, walk-up, or fresh market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm begins planting on newly purchased land on White Oak Road
Volunteers on Saturday morning were out planting vegetables for a fall garden.
Construction means changes begin Monday for commuters in Prince William County
Westbound Opitz Boulevard from River Rock Way to Telegraph Road is scheduled to be reduced to one through lane for approximately one month beginning Monday, Aug. 19.
Stafford Fire and Rescue honors a hero
Medal for Bravery awarded.
Quantico training schedule
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory thru August 30.
PHOTOS: Friday night on the diamond at Sunshine Ballpark in Fredericksburg
FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC.
Flags half-staff around Virginia on Friday
Flags at half-staff in memory of former first lady Roxanne Gilmore.
WATCH: Friends of the Rappahannock open house on Saturday to focus on building expansion
Upgrades and expansion to the Friends of the Rappahannock office on Fall Hill Avenue are in the works.
LISTEN: The American Red Cross is concerned about a blood shortage
Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services says if everyone who is eligible gave blood once a year, there would be no shortage.
WATCH: 24-hour lane closures on Route 1 N and Southpoint Parkway in Spotsy begins next week
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talked about the closure at Tuesday’s Board meeting.
VDOT warns of toll scam
VDOT says the fake message appears to be from E-ZPass.
New K-9 in Orange County
Kyro is a four month old purebred Bloodhound.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting–Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
516 Project continues clean-up work in Lake Caroline
Non-profit asking for help as work to restore Lake Caroline continues.
Food Bank distribution this week
You may receive food assistance from a drive-thru, walk-up, or fresh market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Thru August 23rd.
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