Washington Heritage Museums hold three readings on the 4th of July at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street: 11am, 1pm, 3pm.
LISTEN: Reading the Declaration of Independence in Fredericksburg on the 4th of July
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Chance of storms returns tomorrow
Forecasters predict a hot 4th.
New Hurricane Evacuation Route signs added in the Northern Neck
VDOT says this is another way to be prepared for hurricane season.
WATCH: Ferry Farm getting ready for the 4th
It’s the biggest day of the year at George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
Heat and humidity back tomorrow
Scattered storms expected by the 4th of July.
PHOTOS: Spending 4th of July where George Washington grew up
Events from 10-4 this Thursday.
WATCH: Archaeology focusing on the kitchen site at Ferry Farm this summer
Archaeologists continue to find new secrets at the Washington family farm and George Washington’s boyhood home.
Area road work this week
VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday until noon on Friday.
The high temp today: 80!
Forecasters say the heat and humidity back by the 4th.
PHOTOS: Applying fine detail to the Johnny P. Johnson mural
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris–along with several of his students–continue the work on the new Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Johnny Johnson mural moves to small brushes
Artist Bill Harris says he’s nearing the end of the new Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg SPCA says fireworks and pets are a bad combination
1 in 5 pets go missing the week of 4th of July.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distributions this week
You may receive food assistance from a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for region
Until 11pm.
Forecasters say strong chance for storms today
Cooler and sunny tomorrow.
4th of July fireworks safety tips
Stafford Fire and Rescue urges caution as fireworks-related injuries rise this time of year.
SAWs Virginia receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
Charlie Russell says the grant means they’ll be able to build more ramps around the region.
PHOTOS: Habitat home dedications in Caroline
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County gathered along Broaddus Ave. in Bowling Green on Friday afternoon to dedicate the near completion of four new homes–three in Bowling Green, one in Milford.
WATCH: Habitat of Caroline cuts the ribbon on four new homes
A celebration Friday afternoon in Bowling Green as four familes near the finish line on new homes.
Storm chances this weekend
Forecasters say the heat & humidity return with an increasing threat for severe thunderstorms each afternoon/evening.
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