Chief Jay Cullinan with Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management talks about Christmas tree safety and when it’s time to get the tree out of the house.Â
LISTEN: Fire safety for the holidays
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Area road work this week
VDOT is suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon on Tuesday until noon on Thursday for the Christmas holiday.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Audubon Bird Count in Orange County
Historic Germanna hosted a Christmas bird walk/Audubon annual Christmas Bird Count at Historic Salubria in Orange County on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Wee Christmas at Kenmore
The 10th annual Dollhouses and Miniatures show thru December 30th.
WATCH: Last minute shopping for Loisann’s Hope House
Cait Woodward and Donna Smith at Loisann’s Hope House talk about the everyday supplies that are the most helpful for their families.
Two arrested in prescription fraud case in Caroline
Law enforcement tipped off by the staff at the Ladysmith CVS.
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Kiwanis Foundation makes $10,000 donation to local Salvation Army
Along with the donation, Fredericksburg Kiwanis Club members at the Goolrick’s Christmas kettle all day Friday.
WATCH: Senator Warner says a government shutdown now would be cruel
Virginia Senator Mark Warner asked about packages and air travel–“Yes, there will be disruptions.”
PHOTOS: Snow! At Hartwood Elementary in Stafford!
On the final day before break, Principal Brian Raska welcomed students with a snow machine!
LISTEN: Books for Christmas gifts
Darcie Caswell and Pamela Smith with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talk about why books can be powerful Christmas gifts.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army Family Store reopens in Eagle Village
Store managers say they experienced only a little smoke damage from the Eagle Village fire two weeks ago.
WATCH: Still time to master Window Wonderland downtown
There are 54 riddles on business windows in downtown Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Next stop, Christmas
Angel Tree gifts were distributed on Tuesday to over 750 kids, seniors and special needs adults by the by the Fredericksburg Salvation Army.
NSWC Dahlgren range testing may produce very loud noise Dec. 17-19
For daily updates on range operations and test schedules, call the NSWCDD Range and Weapons Testing toll free hotline at (877) 845-5656.
PHOTOS: Engine 7 rescues trapped dog in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management says “Dallas” was checked by the vet and is back home.
WATCH: Miss Volunteer America and Miss Virginia Volunteer visit Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Berkley Bryant and Haleigh Hurst helped the Fredericksburg Salvation Army get ready for Angel Tree distribution and ring bells at a Christmas kettle.
WATCH: Rappahannock Adult Activities poinsettia sale
It’s taking place at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.VDOT.Virginia.Gov.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says 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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