Prince William County Fire and Rescue says home had working smoke detectors but no sprinkler system.
Three die in Woodbridge house fire
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WATCH: Trebuchet contest Saturday morning at Gayle Middle School in Stafford
Sarah Smethurst with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library explains a trebuchet.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival this Saturday at UMW
Guest speaker is best selling author Doug Tallamy.Â
LISTEN: City looking for Comprehensive Plan input
Fredericksburg Councilman Will Mackintosh says anyone can take the survey–not just City residents.
Eight cars destroyed in fire sparked by hybrid vehicle in Woodbridge
The fire marshal’s office determined the blaze was ignited by an electrical malfunction in a hybrid vehicle with the ensuing fire engulfing nearby autos
LISTEN: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia talks about ways customers (and all of us) can take steps to protect personal information.
LISTEN: Dahlgren Downtown returns to the Old Silk Mill
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is coming to Fredericksburg on October 11th.
Woodbridge man arrested after investigation by Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force
25,000 Fentanyl pills seized at residences in Prince William and Culpeper.
VDOT Fredericksburg District office sending crews to help clear roads in Wytheville
Area VDOT workers will clear downed trees blocking roads and restore roads washed out by flood waters.
Residents who suspect price gouging after Helene can report suspected abuse
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says you have options.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting
LISTEN: Central Rappahannock Regional Library Director Martha Hutzel retires Monday
She’s been with the library nearly 40 years—she’s been director since 2016.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
You’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
REC and Northern Neck assisting electric cooperatives impacted by Hurricane Helene
REC in Georgia, Northern Neck in Tennessee.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Marine Corps Base Quantico operates 43 live-fire ranges that support training from small arms to explosive demolitions to artillery fire to the delivery of live-aerial munitions.
All-Terrain wheelchairs available at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton
The chairs are free to the public and available for both children and adults but must be reserved in advance
LISTEN: Via Colori–Street art in Stafford this weekend
Saturday and Sunday at Stafford Airport 10-5–it’s free to attend.
REC watching Hurricane Helene—just in case
REC officials say they’re ready in case the storm has any impacts on the region.
WATCH: Colonial cooking this Saturday at Kenmore
Colonial cooking part of the Kemore Block Party on Saturday.
Prince William Swift Water Rescue team activated to Norton, Virginia
The Team is a FEMA Type 3 team consisting of six Swift Water Technicians and Swift Water Boat Operators and a Battalion Chief.
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