Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Damian Lopez
Stafford native serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman
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Watch out for SAT prep scams
 If someone calls out of the blue, always research their organization before you share personal information or agree to receive services or products.
Take time for a family hike
Hiking can be a fun activity to show our youth the power of nature. Check out these kid-friendly hikes, suitable for little legs.
WATCH: Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships opening ceremony
She couldn’t be there, but Fredericksburg area Special Olympics world championship golfer Grace Ann Braxton was a focus.
PHOTOS: Special Olympics Virginia state basketball championships return to Stafford
A slightly smaller All Star Friday Night took place Saturday night at Colonial Forge High School.
FredNats Ballpark has a new name
It’s now Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Virginia Lottery working to raise awareness of problem gambling resources in Virginia
This is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Colemans Mill Road to be detoured next week in Caroline
CSX railroad crossing repair will be underway 24 hrs. a day between Monday morning and Friday evening
Fredericksburg Metropolitan Planning Organization has two public comment opportunities
Visit the FAMPO Public Involvement page to give us your feedback on the Congestion Management Process (CMP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)!
The Virginia State Park Adventure Series returns
Compete in six Adventure Series races and win a $100 Virginia State Park gift certificate and annual pass
Major delays I-95 South March 7-10 overnight near Fredericksburg
Overnight road closures will advance construction as crews lift and install bridge beams over the highway for future access points to the 95 Express Lanes in Stafford County
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army getting ready to move Family Store to Eagle Village
Move from Lafayette Blvd to take place this spring
Rappahannock Area Health District to change how often COVID numbers are released
The Rappahannock Area Health District says beginning next week, COVID-19 data will be reported weekly, on Fridays, and will include a separate chart showing transmission levels in each locality.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
Cornelia Rutherford and Bobby Hebert with an update on the Virginia Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery. It’s May 7th thru June 5th. Auditions March 12 and 26th at Lake Anna Winery. varf.org
Virginia State Parks campgrounds reopen March 4
New site-specific reservation system gives visitors full range of options
National Day of Unplugging is from sundown Friday thru sundown Saturday
For 24 hours, leave those electronics behind and visit a Virginia State Park!
COVID numbers continue to drop
Percent positivity under 10
PHOTOS: Farewell to retired City Police K9 Loki
Thank you for years of service
WATCH: Two Spotsy School Board members say they’ve started to superintendent search by collecting info
School Board Vice-Chairman April Gillespie and member Lisa Phelps say they’ve already started the process by contacting a search firm.
LISTEN: Germanna Community College to start new RN program for working adults
Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson says this summer Germanna will begin offering a part-time, evening and weekend RN program for working adults. Those in it can complete an RN degree in six semesters.
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