SAWs VA Executive Director Wayne Murphy explains the ramp-building process, which begins on Wednesday mornings at the old Roxbury site.
WATCH: SAWs Virginia teams up early for Wednesday morning ramp pre-builds
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Celebrating 80 years in the sky
Culpeper Regional Airport on Saturday marks the 80th anniversary of “Doris Mae,” a fully restored TBM-3E Avenger torpedo bomber originally built by General Motors at the close of World War II.
Scammers spoofing Culpeper PD numbers in fake arrest warrant scheme
Scammers spoofed the Culpeper Police number to impersonate officers and demand fake payments.
WATCH: Antoine Carey: mentorship, healing and haircuts
Antoine Carey of Fredericksburg is using the barbershop as a vehicle for change.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
WATCH: Historic batteau fragment connects visitors to Rappahannock’s past
A section of a historic Rappahannock River batteau is now on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
WATCH: The importance of the Renwick Building downtown
Scaffolding went up this spring as stabilization work continues on the Renwick Building in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about pets in hot weather
Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young say timing and environment are everything when it comes to outdoor time.
Residential pool safety highlighted
Friday is World Drowning Prevention Day–drownings have been a concern this summer in Virginia.
Virginia launches Blue Envelope Program to support drivers with autism
The Blue Envelope Program in Virginia is a statewide initiative designed to support drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor needing fosters for service dog training
Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit dedicated to providing service dogs to post-9/11 veterans, is looking for foster families to help train their dogs.
Check washing scams in Culpeper County – over $46,000 lost
The Sheriff’s Office says scammers are stealing checks from the mail.
LISTEN: First Africans Day this Saturday at Stratford Hall
We preview the day with Stratford Hall’s Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey.
PHOTOS: The Eric Byrd Trio on Monday night at Music on the Steps
After several Mondays affected by heat and storms, the concert series returned outdoors.
LISTEN: Counting the homeless this week
Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview this week’s Point In Time count–It begins Thursday at 6am.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Saturday afternoon at Sunshine Ballpark in Fredericksburg.
Food Bank distribution this week
The food bank says there’s no need to bring paperwork or ID.
PHOTOS: Weeds glaore…but Rapahannock Education Farm has volunteers to pull them
Volunteers in White Oak braved the mud and humidity on Saturday morning, filling wagons and buckets with weeds.
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