Several weekend events
Trek and Treat on Saturday at Widewater State Park in Stafford
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College automotive program
Brent Wilson, Keith Morris and Jonathon Martinez talk about the program: different types of credentials available, local partnerships and the need more more lab space in the region.
80’s!
Forecasters say we’ll see mild temps thru the weekend
PHOTOS: Breaking ground on the new high school in Hartwood
High school #6 in Stafford is scheduled to open in August 2026
WATCH: Presenting…High School #6 in Stafford
Ground is broken in Stafford on Truslow Road in Hartwood for High School #6. The school is scheduled to open in August, 2026.
WATCH: Downtown Greens holding a big get together Saturday–and you’re invited!
Backyard Soiree preview
LISTEN: Town Talk:/Germanna Community College
Associate Vice President Division of Health Sciences Dr. Nanette Graham and Interim Associate Dean of Health Technologies Dr. John Stroffolino on health care needs and opportunities in the region.
Fredericksburg officer cleared in fatal July shooting
Criminal and administrative investigations complete for the July 21st officer-involved shooting
WATCH: Caroline Supervisors approve data center 5-1
Caroline Supervisor Jeff Sili voted no. Part of this project includes Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Fall at Prospect Hill on Lee Drive
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat of Caroline
Caroline Board of Supervisors Chairman Floyd Thomas and Habitat’s Jason Tickle talk preview the groundbreaking for 20 homes on Saturday. habitatofcaroline.org
Weapon on school grounds offense in Stafford
One student overheard another student mention having a gun and promptly informed a staff member.
PHOTOS: Loriella Park. Spotsylvania
Great views on a gorgeous Monday in Spotsylvania
WATCH: Rotary Clubs/Stafford Supervisors mark World Polio Day
World Polio Day is October 24th. Rotary clubs in Stafford have made the end of Polio a goal. They talked about it as the Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation.
Feeling like fall
Night temperatures getting colder
WATCH: The importance of the Dahlgren Downtown event
Alan Black talks about bringing the innovation of Dahlgren to downtown Fredericksburg and its impact on students and other participants.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
LISTEN: Town Talk/River Rock Outfitter
April and Keith Peterson reflect on their store being a top 7 finalist for the U-S Chamber of Commerce Top Small Business Award.
PHOTOS: Have you placed a ribbon at the Mary Washington House yet?
Mary’s Ribbons at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street in Fredericksburg for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can tie a ribbon on the museum fence in person or reserve a ribbon online. It’s free.
PHOTOS: Dahlgren Downtown 2023
Friday afternoon the history of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division was on display at The Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg for students and others to see.
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