Meeting planned for March 20th at the VDOT offices on Deacon Road in Stafford
Open House next month on continuing study of a new I-95 bridge crossing
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LISTEN: Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division K-12 STEM Coordinator Tyler Truslow talks about what high school students (and Caroline Middle School) can expect on Friday and Saturday.
State Police: “Alarming uptick” in pedestrian deaths statewide
There have been two pedestrian deaths in Prince William so far this year.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Social Services
Deputy Director Melonie Barrow (left) and Director Amy Swift (right) discuss an increase in child fatalities tied to unsafe sleeping arrangements AND drug overdose cases for children under 6.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
PHOTOS: SAWs-Virginia continues to build ramps for the disabled around the region
SAWs was in Dahlgren on Saturday
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee and the Friends of the Library Spring Sale. librarypoint.org
PHOTOS: Special Olympics Virginia State Basketball Championships in Henrico this weekend
Area 11 athletes from the Fredericksburg area are competing
Area high school students can participate in annual Congressional Art Competition
The Winner’s Artwork Will Be Displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for One Year Alongside Winners from All 50 States
WATCH: It’s nearly time to walk! Micah’s 2024 Coldest Night of the Year
Here is what you’ll need to know tonight
Senators Warner and Kaine at Germanna in Culpeper for check presentation
Early childhood education and foster youth programs to receive funding
New State Police graduates headed to the region
52 graduated on Friday. Many of them headed to the Fredericksburg area, NoVA and the Richmond suburbs
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia state basketball championships this weekend in Henrico
Listen for a few minutes to Abby Farley’s passion about Special Olympics. She’s joined by Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson.
Virginia Department of Corrections launches tip line for drugs and contraband
The tipline is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mild today, much colder all weekend
If you’re part of the Coldest Night walk tomorrow…bundle up!
WATCH: ICYMI-The Future Builders raise a wall in Caroline
USDA Rural Development Director Perry Hickman and Caroline Supervisor Floyd Thomas reflect on the importance of the wall raising by students at Caroline High School. habitatofcaroline.org
WATCH: Stafford Sheriff’s Office releases footage of drone rescue at Civil War Park
On February 17th at 1:17 a.m. deputies responded to the Civil War Park on Mount Hope Church Road for a missing 36-year-old male hiker.
King George Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of Animal Control Officer Teresa McDowney
Officer McDowney described as having a caring heart and desire to help animals in need.
Caroline baseball players learn about another kind of assist
There’s an assist in baseball. Some Caroline High School baseball players also assisted a Bowling Green Habitat for Humanity family.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
Jackie Oliveira, Kirsten Knox and Kathy Anderson. This is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens impacted. Empowerhouse has a program in schools that is showing great promise. empowerhouseva.org
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