Meeting this Thursday at the Louisa County Public Library.
Lake Anna Master Plan update
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Home explosion in Haymarket
Prince William Fire and Rescue says no injuries were reported.
WATCH: Band competition coming to Stafford High School on Saturday
15 bands from around the region will compete.
Fall fire season arrives
Now through November, use extra caution and remain fire aware.
Spotsylvania volunteer firefighter honored at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
Spotsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Jiemar Patascil is being showcased in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.
LISTEN: Save Jane event in Market Square to raise awareness about child abuse
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Elizabeth McNally previews the event on Friday.
LISTEN: New Central Rappahannock Regional Library Executive Director Rebecca Purdy
Rebecca Purdy talks about her background with the library and how she knew she was ready to assume leadership.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
PHOTOS: First place for Stafford Sheriff’s Office SWAT team in competition
Stafford wins the Harrisonburg Police Department’s 22nd annual SWAT competition.
PHOTOS: Planting and picking at Rappahannock Education Farm
20+ volunteers up early Saturday morning at Rappahannock Education Farm gardens in White Oak in Stafford County.
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: Pumpkin Island returns to Fredericksburg!
Pumpkins have again been placed on rocks in the Rappahannock River–the Riverside Drive view.
WATCH: A plant sale that helps a community program grow
The Rappahannock Adult Activities Fall Plant Sale continues at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
Fall leaf report shows little change so far in leaves around the region
The State Deparatment of Forestry says green is still dominant in Virginia’s forests this week, with high elevations and exposed ridgetops reaching partial levels (about 40% of trees in color).
LISTEN: Women’s Colloquium coming to UMW on November 7th
Kimberly Young and Beth Williams talk about the 30th annual event on November 7th and the monthly coffee talks.
Stop the Bleed training for some Spotsy students
The Spotsylvania Career & Tech Center partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to provide “Stop the Bleed” training to all Medical Assisting II and DE Health Care Technician students.
WATCH: Ribbons at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street
Every October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can place a pink ribbon on the fence in front of the Mary Washington House on Charles Street in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Flu shots available around the region
Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Area Health District says it takes about two weeks after your flu shot for it to take full effect.
Simply Angels collecting hurricane relief items Thursday on Cool Springs Road in Stafford
Simply Angels says items collected on Thursday will head towards the border of Virginia and Tennessee in a hard hit area that has somewhat been forgotten about because of location.
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