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Foodbank distribution this week
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Kahn joins elite company with 400th coaching win
Marcus Kahn cemented his place among the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division III history on Saturday, capturing the 400th win of his collegiate career as Mary Washington beat Regent.
Mary Washington Healthcare launches postpartum safety bracelet program
“I Gave Birth”: bracelet program aims to keep new moms safe.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm shares lessons from first full season
Rappahannock Education Farm’s Rich Larochelle reflected on a year of getting hands dirty, from planting and weeding to harvesting across 11 acres in White Oak.
WATCH: VDOT readies equipment, salt and brine ahead of possible winter storm
Ahead of every winter storm, the Fredericksburg District VDOT office begins preparing days in advance.
Drought Watch and Warning now affect much of Northern and Central Virginia
State officials say the region is under a drought watch advisory.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia
WATCH: Community invited to weigh in on Slave Auction Block memorial plans
Two in person meetings on January 12th with a virtual meeting next week.
PHOTOS: Knights of Columbus mark 50 years of Religious Freedom Day in Fredericksburg
The Knights of Columbus, Rappahannock Assembly 1613, hosted the 50th annual Religious Freedom Day on Sunday in Fredericksburg, beginning with a parade through downtown before a ceremony at the Religious Freedom Monument on Washington Avenue.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
Sealston Elementary celebrates D.A.R.E. graduates
School leaders say the program’s success is made possible through the support of teachers, families, and law enforcement, all working together to help students develop skills they can carry with them both in and out of the classroom.
$20,000 in scholarships available to REC members’ children
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is awarding 17 scholarships to students planning to attend college or career and technical schools, with applications open through February 27.
LISTEN: How small donations of essentials make a big impact at Hope House
Loisann’s Hope House Executive Director Cait Woodward says the organization works hard to meet nearly every need for families in crisis, from housing support to case management.
LISTEN: Area health district says small steps key to sticking with New Year’s resolutions
We’re a week into the new year, and for many people those New Year’s resolutions are already being tested
LISTEN: Happy Birthday Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust is marking 30 years of preservation with its “60 for 30” campaign, an effort to raise $60,000 in recognition of three decades spent protecting historic battlefield land across the region.
WATCH: Public meetings begin on Slave Auction Block memorial downtown
Virtual meeting on January 7th–Here’s the complete list.
LISTEN: Strong attendance boosts fall and holiday theater season at Riverside
Patrick A’Hearn says large crowds turned out for its fall and holiday productions.
PHOTOS: Major upgrades underway at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak
Big projects are taking shape where a new barn and greenhouse are quickly transforming the site.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
WATCH: A year of challenges and lessons–Dan Maher looks back at 2025
Dan Maher with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank reflects on the past year and the lessons it brought.
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