Navy veteran Sandy Market talks about why she’s wearing poppies on her scarf on Memorial Day.
WATCH: The story of poppies on Memorial Day
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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council holds Memorial Day ceremony
The community gathered at the Our Fallen Heroes Memorial downtown.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Summer Feeding Program begins this week
Free Summer Meals for children 18 years old and under will be available at various sites throughout our community.
Severe weather possible later today
Damaging winds, large hail, and potentially even a tornado or two are possible.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeking help identifying a person of interest
Sheriff’s Office says the person was seen on multiple trail cameras in the area of Pilgrim Church Road in Locust Grove.
Stafford’s Swift Water Rescue team monitoring Falmouth Beach on weekends
If you are out on the water, always wear a life jacket.
Father and son drown at Lake Anna
The Louisa Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
VIDEO: The story of one Civil War soldier buried at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Hiram Lare died in the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
PHOTOS: Lighting the Luminary candles
After spending the morning setting up the bags and candles, Scouts and volunteers began early Saturday evening lighting each candle at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Remembering those who served at Oak Hill Cemetery in the City
Fredericksburg VFW Post 3103, Post Auxilary and guests placed flags at the graves of veterans.
PHOTOS: Preparing for the Luminaria at the National Cemetery
Volunteers were out early Saturday morning placing the bags and sand and candles.
Need traffic info?
Before starting your trip, check 511 Virginia for information on traffic and road conditions.
Luminaria Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The cemetery will be open from 8 pm-11 pm.
Area gas prices again on the rise
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says Virginia’s gas price average of $3.47 is up six cents in a week, down four cents in the past month and is 16 cents higher than it was leading into Memorial Day weekend a year ago.
PHOTOS: Lafayette marker downtown
There’s now a marker in front of the Fredericksburg Area Museum downtown on the visit in 1824 of General Marquis de Lafayette.
WATCH: New marker unveiled highlighting Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Fredericksburg
There’s a new historical marker in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: The Luminaria on Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The annual event takes place this Saturday night from 8-11.
Fredericksburg Rescue Squad hosting “Stop the Bleed” course on Thursday
No need to register ahead of time.
VDOT: New traffic pattern on 301 and the Market Center crossover in Dahlgren
The goal is to reduce accidents in this area.
Temps near 90 today
Forecasters say chance of afternoon storms return tomorrow.
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