Stafford assisted by the City, Fauquier and King George.
Thanksgiving night fire in Stafford
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WATCH: Creating Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows: 2022
Behind the scenes with Bob Whittingham, Linda Silk Sviland, Sue Henderson and Tom Rainey. The 2022 Christmas windows are built at Whittingham and The Kitchen at Whittingham at 1019 and 1021 Caroline Street
PHOTOS: Bob Whittingham’s annual Christmas windows unveiled downtown
Bob Whittingham’s always spectacular Christmas windows were unveiled on Thanksgiving night in downtown Fredericksburg. Lots of color and movement this year. It’s a candy factory and a candy store.
PHOTOS: 30th annual Rappahannock YMCA Turkey Trot
Run. Then eat! Start and finish on Washington Ave.
PHOTOS: Whittingham’s windows open up on Thursday!
Bob Whittingham IS allowed to look into his store windows as he prepares for his annual Christmas unveiling on Thanksgiving night. But the rest of us can’t!
Fatal accident on Courthouse Road in Spotsylvania
Sheriff’s Office says the victim is a 78-year-old man
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dave the Computer Guy
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd talks about dealing with family members and guests who want to use your computer or Wi-Fi during the holidays. We talk online backups and online music streaming.
WATCH: Avoiding turkey fryer fires
From Stafford Fire and Rescue
Warmer on this Thanksgiving eve
Next chance of rain is Friday
Stay safe if you’re frying a turkey
From Prince William Fire and Rescue
Turkey frying this holiday season? Take the necessary precautions
From Prince William Fire and Rescue
DMV services available online during Thanksgiving closure
DMV offices will be closed Nov. 24-26; Drivers are urged to buckle up and plan for a sober ride during the holidays
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Housing and Community Health Director Samantha Shoukas talks about the cold weather shelter, the Point-in-Time Count in January. Volunteers needed for both. fredericksburgcoc.org
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says gas prices down 11 cents in Fredericksburg
Triple A says gas prices about 16 cents higher than this time last year
It’s a bit warmer today!
For the first time in two weeks, temps close to normal!
PHOTOS: The Lafayette Elementary mural up-close
Up close you’re amazed at it’s size. 1,240 square feet!
WATCH: Ribbon cutting at new mural at Lafayette Elementary. It’s the largest mural in Fredericksburg
It’s called “Life Cycles” and it’s by Gabe Pons and James Monroe High School senior Sophia Pineda. It’s their third mural in the city–this one is 1,240 square feet.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Downtown Greens
Jennifer Bangoura and Sarah Perry. Update on fundraising to finish payment on the new 56 acres and a discussion on the benefits of volunteering. downtowngreens.org
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Lafayette Elementary mural ribbon cutting on Monday
The mural is a collaboration between Gabriel Pons of PONSHOP and James Monroe High School senior Sophia Pineda.
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