History at Sunset looked at the Second Battle of Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Talking and walking history with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
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WATCH: Native American Heritage Trail opens in King George
It’s a self guided-driving tour.
Stafford fire on Melanie Hollow Lane displaces seven, injures one
The fire has been determined to be accidental, and electrical in nature.
PHOTOS: Up early to set up the FXBG Pottery Throwdown
Most potters began four hours before the event started on Saturday morning in Market Square.
WATCH: Warner talks about the need to expand summer feeding programs
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says more funds need to allocated for programs like summer feeding.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown Saturday downtown
Scarlett Pons at The PONSHOP and D.D. Lecky at LibertyTown Arts Workshop have teamed up to organize the 10-5 event at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
Storm threat later today
Forecasters say perfect weather this weekend then heat comes on Monday.
History at Sunset resumes this Saturday night
All History at Sunset programs occur every other Saturday evening, programs start at 6:30 pm, last 90 minutes, and are free.
LISTEN: Habitat of Caroline offers home ownership program for county teachers and first responders
Habitat’s Jason Tickle and Caroline Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff Black say this program is a game changer.
Virginia Department of Health discusses E. Coli at Lake Anna
VDH issues “Frequently Asked Questions.”
PHOTOS: Bringing back a mural in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris has begun to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
Watch: Preparations underway for re-painting the Johnny P. Johnson mural
RappArts has been raising money to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Temporary traffic signal in place on Brooke Road in Stafford
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon says a slope on Brooke Road is being stabilized.
This is only a test….
Localities around the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant look at worst case scenarios.
One more day of lower humidity
The 90’s are on the horizon.
WATCH: Stafford School Board votes to ban cell phones in high schools during instruction
Cell phones will be allowed in the cafeteria and after school–except during tutoring.
WATCH: Up-close on the former Purina Tower
After a week of moving and adjusting the lift and painting in the sun and wind, Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are nearly finished their work on the former Purina Tower building on Charles Street.
PHOTOS: Wrapping up work on a Fredericksburg landmark
Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are finishing up the lettering–70 feet up– on the former Purina Tower on Charles Street.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Dry, hot week
90’s by the end of the week
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