Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talks about the importance of having mulch around your trees and how much you should have.
WATCH: Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work Saturday morning at JM
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Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative lineworker helps restore power to Jamaica
Gena Boarman part of a team that successfully restored power to hundreds of homes and families.
WATCH: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy breaks ground on indoor firearms training facility
The state-of-the-art center will be located next to the Academy on Lee Hill Drive in Spotsylvania.
Delays on Route 3 West at near Chancellorsville beginning Friday night
Travelers are encouraged to allow extra travel time or use alternate routes as crews complete the rapid culvert installation during the extended weekend operation.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank holding an Open House this Saturday
10-2 at 480 Central Road, your chance to see the scope of work the Food Bank provides the region.
WATCH: Stafford gathers early on 9/11 to recall sacrifice
Stafford’s annual 9/11 progam at the Courthouse with Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Meg Bohmke, Sheriff David Decatur and Fire Chief Joseph Cordello.
PHOTOS: The region remembers on 9/11
First responders and the community attend programs througout the day.
Construction and delays at Southpoint ease, a bit
24-hour lane closures on Route 1 northbound and Southpoint Parkway in Spotsylvania have been lifted.
PHOTOS: Powerful 9/11 display at Faith Baptist Church on Route 3 West in Spotsy
Faith Baptist again placed flags to represent lives lost on 9/11.
Department of Forestry looking for acorns, walnuts and chestnuts
Drop off at any Department of Forestry office by close of business Oct. 15.
PHOTOS: Silver medal for the Spotsy Nationals at Special Olympics softball championship
Area 11 athletes from the Fredericksburg area competed in Pittsburgh.
Prescription drug collection box available at Public Safety Building in Orange
You can drop off expired or unused prescription drugs regular buisness hours Monday-Friday.
WATCH: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy to break ground on indoor firearms facility
Executive Director Mike Harvey says an indoor firing range will give them more training scenarios and better trained officers.
LISTEN: Free Alzheimer’s conference in Northern Virginia next week
Topics include healthy aging tips, early detection, the prevention treatment of memory decline, caregiver strategies.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
PHOTOS: Moving dirt in Caroline
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County has been working behind the scenes all summer getting ready to begin building 20 more homes in Ladysmith.
WATCH: Habitat of Caroline getting ready to build 20 more homes
Ground is being cleared and work is about to begin in Ladysmith.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
Food Bank officals say you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
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