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State Police investigating Fauquier County plan crash
State Police say the 79-year old pilot from Fredericksburg suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Health Department and MWHC working on a Community Health Assessment
Here’s a list of the upcoming meetings where you can play a role in shaping the document.
WATCH: Everyday items can bring hope at Hope House
Loisann’s Hope House on Lafayette Blvd. in Fredericksburg has needs for kids supplies and household items.
WATCH: Providing hope and help–the disAbility Resource Center
Seth Whitten talks about the work of the disAbility Resource Center in the region and previews their Family Fall Festival at the Fairgrounds on the 21st.
More information released on loaded gun incident at Orange Elementary School
Orange Sheriff’s Office provides the time line of when a loaded gun was found Monday in the backpack of a 6-year-old student.
Distribution of Meth charge in Caroline
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Charles Cousins III of Martinsville was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine in Caroline County.
LISTEN: Senator Kaine proposes change when federal budget is due
Kaine proposes changing the federal fiscal year to a calendar year rather than October 1-September 30.
PHOTOS: Putting a face on firefighter cancer
Lee’s Hill Golf Club hosted the Firefighter Cancer Support Network Golf Tournament on Monday–remembering Virginia firefighters who have died of occupational cancer.
WATCH: Shining a light on firefighter cancer
144 golfers participated Monday in the 4th annual Firefighter Cancer Support Network golf tournament at the Lee’s Hill Golf Club in Spotsylvania.
Loaded gun found in 6-year-old student’s backpack at Orange Elementary School
A press release from the Sheriff’s Office says there have been no arrests and nobody was injured.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
Rebecca Purdy chosen as the next Executive Director of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Purdy will begin October 1 when Martha Hutzel retires.
VDOT says new culvert at Lick Run in Spotsylvania in place
Route 3 eastbound has fully reopened and Route 3 westbound has a single lane open near Chancellorsville after a rapid culvert installation was completed this weekend at Lick Run.
Culpeper Police investigating weekend bank robbery
Police say the robbery took place at UVA Community Credit Union in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center about 10:40 Saturday morning.
What it takes to help feed the region
On Saturday the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank opened the doors for the community to see the workings at Central Road location.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
Food Bank officials 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.
PHOTOS: Mulch in the morning
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers spent Saturday putting mulch around about 250 trees at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work Saturday morning at JM
Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talks about the importance of having mulch around your trees and how much you should have.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
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