This wreath will be used later this morning at the Veterans Day ceremony at the Our Fallen Heroes memorial in Fredericksburg.
Veterans Day 2020
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PHOTOS: Bloody Angle in Spotsylvania
Walking thru history on the final day of our sunny, mild weather
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board chairman talks about Veterans Day 2020
Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Baron Braswell–a veteran–says military service is selfless and done for love of country.
VIDEO: A call from the Spotsy Board of Supervisors Chairman to honor Vietnam vets
Gary Skinner says Vietnam veterans haven’t received the respect they deserve over the years.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania unveils 2020 Hometown Hero banners
The Hometown Hero banners are paid for by sponsors who can be friends, family, community organizations or businesses.
VIDEO: Thank-you veterans!
Thanking a veteran. Info on how we can all thank veterans.
Stafford woman arrested after two year old left alone in car for about 26 minutes
Stafford Sheriff’s Office notified Friday night of young child alone in car of Walmart parking lot
National Weather Service: Wet weather returns tomorrow
The National Weather Service says one more day of sunshine–then rain.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board to get community input on renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary
Community discussion in Spotsylvania on the renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Dr. Brian McDermott: Mary Washington Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brian McDermott with Mary Washington Orthopedics talks about Anterior Advantage Hip Replacement.
Dahlgren testing this week
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division plans to conduct range testing beginning Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that may produce loud noise on Nov. 10, 12, and 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.
PHOTOS: Mount Hope Baptist coordinates school drive for homeless students
Mount Hope Baptist on Gordon Road helped collect items for Treasure House and homeless students in Spotsylvania on Saturday. For two hours, cars streamed into the church parking lot dropping off hundreds of everyday items.
VIDEO: Spotsy Schools looking for items to help homeless students and their families
Mount Hope Baptist Church on Gordon Road teamed with Spotsylvania County Schools to collect items to be distributed to homeless students. If you can still help, contact Rene’ Daniels with Spotsy Schools. There remain great needs.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Joey Slye misses 67 yard game winning field goal attempt
North Stafford (and Virginia Tech) grad Joey Slye just misses what would have been the longest field goal in NFL history.
Beware: Money flipping and fast cash
You see a photo of a pile of cash on social media. In the caption, the user brags about having “flipped” a couple hundred dollars into thousands
G3 Community Services awarded $10,000 grant from Sheehy Toyota of Stafford
“This award will go towards the purchase of zSpace machines to improve our EYM programs; bringing more resources to our Stafford County students!”
Two Stafford Fire Chaplains named
Stafford Fire Chief Cardello appointed Rev. Chris Brown and Rev. Jerry Williams to the Stafford County Fire Rescue Chaplain Corps.
VIDEO: Trees = River Friendly
Friends of the Rappahannock was involved in the tree giveaway in Fredericksburg over the weekend. Adam Lynch says trees are good for the river.
The sunny, mild weather continues today
The National Weather Service says A strong ridge of high pressure will keep warm weather in place with widespread mid 70s expected. Low clouds and fog are likely by the overnight hours.
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