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Area road work this week
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WATCH: Navy veteran shares unexpected journey to healing with Leashes of Valor
At Saturday’s Leashes of Valor graduation, Marty Copeland explained how fostering a dog he thought he didn’t need ultimately brought him the support he’d been missing.
PHOTOS: VFW Post 3103 marks veterans’ service with flags at Oak Hill Cemetery
Volunteers fanned out Saturday morning, placing hundreds of small American flags at the graves of local veterans.
Food Bank distributions this week
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says you can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
PHOTOS: Graduation day shines at Leashes of Valor in Spotsylvania
A proud moment as new veteran–dog teams step forward at Leashes of Valor.
WATCH: Service dog graduation brings families and fosters together at Leashes of Valor
The Leashes of Valor ceremony brought a powerful mix of pride and emotion.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign aiming for $130,000
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army opened its annual kettle season Friday with a call for community support to help fund its holiday and year-round services.
LISTEN: Local author hopes weekend events inspire new writers
Stafford author Lynda Allen will participate in the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference Saturday and join a book signing Sunday, hoping to inspire others to write and explore their creativity.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off Christmas kettle campaign Friday
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army will launch its annual Christmas kettle bell ringing Friday at noon at Spotsylvania Towne Centre, aiming to raise $130,000 to help local families in need.
LISTEN: Leashes of Valor says its service dogs are helping prevent veteran suicides
Leashes of Valor says more than 50 veterans paired with its service dogs have experienced no suicides, highlighting the program’s impact ahead of Saturday’s graduation ceremony.
Brief I-95 lane closures near Carmel Church for bridge project prep
Drivers in the Carmel Church area should plan for brief I-95 delays Thursday and Friday as VDOT crews take pavement samples for a future bridge rehabilitation project in Caroline County.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor to graduate five veterans and service dogs on Saturday
Five veterans will be formally paired with their service dogs during a public ceremony at the organization’s Spotsylvania headquarters.
PHOTOS: Win, or lose, Delegate Orrock continues a campaign tradition
Delegate Bobby Orrock was out early taking down his campaign signs.
Loud Noise Alert: Dahlgren naval range testing set for Nov. 4–7
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing the rest of the week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which may produce loud noise in nearby communities.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day ceremony in Spotsylvania
Ceremony and informaton about services available in the county.
WATCH: Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office honors veterans
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Veterans Day ceremony over the weekend, recognizing local veterans and sharing information on support services available in the county.
Food Bank distributions this week
Residents can visit once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up food distributions–No ID is required—just a few quick questions to help serve everyone.
LISTEN: Animal Rescue Festival on Saturday
Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA previews the Walk for the Animals, Animal Rescue Festival and the ARF-ter Paw-ty concert benefiting local pets in need.
Virginia’s fall color peaks shift to lower elevations
State Forestry Department says higher mountain areas are past their best color, but vivid golds and oranges are lighting up Virginia’s lower slopes and valleys.
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