Spotsylvania fire officials say unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires during the winter months.
LISTEN: Simple kitchen mistakes driving seasonal fire calls
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Area road work this week
VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon Wednesday, Dec. 31-noon Friday, Jan. 2.
Illegal dumping leaves 110 tires along Route 33 in Orange County
Investigators with the Orange Sheriff’s Office believe a white pickup truck pulling a black trailer may be connected to the incident.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says drive-thru and walk-up food distributions are available once a week.
PHOTOS: Final harvest of 2025 caps a big year at Rappahannock Education Farm
Sixty volunteers gathered nearly a ton of produce during the final harvest of 2025 at the Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
High school business club helps rescue dogs find second chances
Stafford High School’s FBLA chapter partnered with Old Dominion Humane Society, raising money and awareness for a volunteer-led, no-kill rescue organization.
Stratford Hall relocates heritage trail markers
The Road to Revolution and Civil War Trails markers were previously located inside the preserve and required paid admission–They are now positioned along Route 214, expanding public access and visibility.
LISTEN: Increased holiday patrols target impaired driving in Virginia
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is underway across Virginia this holiday season, with increased patrols targeting impaired driving.
PHOTOS: Wreaths of Fredericksburg
Merry Christmas!
PHOTOS: Gingerbread at Ferry Farm!
39th annual Ginger Bread Exhibit.
PHOTOS: Wee Christmas at Kenmore
Minitures in the Kenmore Visitor Center thru December 30th.
LISTEN: Living with loss during a season of celebration
Leslie Leahy and Stacey Horner Dunn reflect on losing their daughters and discuss how families can navigate grief and find support during the holiday season.
WATCH: Why the perfect coffee mug isn’t so simple
Kevin Rodrigue of LibertyTown says thoughtful design–from weight to handle to rim–is what turns a handmade mug into an everyday companion.
PHOTOS: Rooted in care–Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers were busy pruning, not planting, Monday at James Monroe High School.
Area road work this week
VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon Wednesday, Dec. 24-noon Friday, Dec. 26
LISTEN: Season of giving includes the need for blood donations
American Red Cross officials are urging more people to donate blood, warning that a small donor base continues to strain supplies.
Food Bank distribution schedule this week
The Food Bank says drive-thru and walk-up food distributions are available once a week.
PHOTOS: Volunteers put food first days before Christmas
Just days before Christmas, 32 volunteers were up early Saturday, trading holiday shopping for field work at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
WATCH: Window Wonderland winding down downtown
Time is running out for you to solve the riddles!
WATCH: Warner raises concerns over retailers using consumer data to set prices
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says you could be paying higher prices based on how much personal data companies collect.
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