Savor Fredericksburg with Regina Kenner
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Interstate 95 southbound ramp closes early
Traffic exiting to Route 3 westbound at Exit 130 will be detoured midnight to 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, to allow crews to remove overhead signs
Apple Harvest Festival and other Culpeper events
Also, Fairview Cemetery Tour
Stafford Confederate flag pole vandalized
On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at approximately 4:00pm, Deputy George Motley was called to the property and observed “take it down” and “racist” spray painted on the base of the pole.
Multiple work zones on I-95 this week
Expect overnight delays and double lane closures on I-95 northbound, southbound beginning tonight, Oct.2 through early Saturday, Oct. 7
VDOT Hotspots
October 1 – October 7, 2017 – Your weekend report for your week day commute.
Germanna opens VA Education Center for Asphalt Technology
Germanna was awarded a $200,000 Governor Competition grant for Talent Solutions in 2015.
Stafford County Public Schools On-Time Graduation Rate Increases
SCPS on-time graduation rate was 3.2% higher than the state.
St. James’ House Opens for Tours
Twice Yearly Opening Monday through Saturday, October 2-7.
Frederick Gallery to feature Middle Street Gallery Group
Various bodies of art will be showcased in October’s Special Guests’ Artists’ Exhibit with the Middle Street Gallery Group.
Cyber and IT grows in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is expecting to see development in the cyber security and information technology industries.
Home of the Week: Huge bedrooms and workspace
Great location with a gorgeous hardscaped front yard and plenty of room inside and out!
Fraudulent ATM withdrawals at Stafford BB&T
All victims recently conducted business at the BB&T branch located at 375 Chatham Heights Road.
Mary Washington House Fence to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
The fence of the Mary Washington House is adorned in pink ribbons to honor and remember those who have faced the struggles of breast cancer.
Fredericksburg Police seek assistance in identifying suspects
Suspects of grand larceny and credit card theft/fraud have been captured on video surveillance.
VA State Police investigating Spotsylvania crash
The bicyclist, a 12-year-old Spotsylvania, Va., male, was transported to Mary Washington Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Housewarming for George Washington at Ferry Farm
After the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, for the first time, guests are invited to view the Washington house! Hear from archaeologists and artisans about the period trades involved in building George’s house.
Schools across Virginia to focus on local food production
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is encouraging schools, businesses and community members across the commonwealth to celebrate Virginia Farm to School Week, October 2-6.
Gun in the Chick-Fil-A drive-thru line–Fredericksburg Police Report
Also, purse snatching and arrest reports
Germanna to celebrate opening of asphalt technology center
Virginia’s asphalt industry has 50 different companies with more than 130 plants, employing over 10,000 people throughout the Commonwealth
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