Everyone in the state asked to conserve water.
Drought watch advisory expands to include Caroline and King George
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Peak leaf colors around the region
The Virginia Department of Forestry says prevailing dry conditions across Virginia have resulted in a shorter peak foliage period as leaves dry up and are easily blown off by even light breezes.
LISTEN: Design team selected for Slave Auction Block memorial
Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum says a memorial will be developed at the site of the Slave Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles Streets.Â
WATCH: Helping Spotsylvania students chart their future
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Clint Mitchell opened the 4E Education Expo at Chancellor High School with an explanation on the plan.
PHOTOS: 4E Education Expo in Spotsy
Helping Spotsylvania students make decisions as they begin to stop into the real world.
Triple A expects gas prices should fall once hurricane passes the gulf
Fredericksburg gas prices down three cents since last week.
4E Education Expo Thursday night at Chancellor High School
Katie Simitoski and Kelly Guempel talk about Enrolled, Employed, Enlisted and Engaged.
LISTEN: Middle School Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren on Saturday
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division K-12 STEM Coordinator Tyler Truslow talks about the event at the UMW Dahlgren campus this weekend.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Writers’ Conference this weekend
Joy O’Toole with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talks about Saturday’s program at Germanna’s Spotsylvania campus.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Area 11 Special Olympians in Virginia Beach over the weekend
Local Special Olympics athletes competed in seven sports during Fall Games.
PHOTOS: Watering and harvesting at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak
Because it’s been so dry, water is brought in. (A well is coming soon)
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says there is no need to bring paperwork or ID–You may be asked about your household, income, and where you live.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Black Arts Festival
Fredericksburg Area Museum event featured music at Riverfront Park, art and music at Market Square into the night.
PHOTOS: Walk to End Alzheimer’s-FXBG
Nearly 165,000 dollars raised–600+ walked.
WATCH: Time change means test your smoke detectors
Katie Brady with Stafford Fire and Rescue says use the time change to ensure your smoke detectors actually work.
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Black Arts Festival returns on Saturday
12n-7 at Market Square (art) and Riverfront Park (music).
Leaf colors nearly at peak around the region
The State Department of Forestry says “Virginia is bathed in peak fall foliage!”
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Visitor Center now at 601 Caroline Street
City Public Information Officer Sonja Canta tells us about the new location.
PHOTOS: 250+ pink ribbons on the fence at Mary Washington House for Breast Cancer Awareness month
The mother of George Washington died in Fredericksburg from breast cancer.
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