Summer is typically the time when parents and students start visiting college campuses.
LISTEN: UMW Admissions talks about strategies when visiting colleges during the summer
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It keeps getting hotter….
Forecasters say temps will be climbing all week.
PHOTOS: From behind a desk to holding a hammer
State USDA Rural Development officials joined some Habitat of Caroline volunteers in Bowling Green at a Self-Help home site.
WATCH: Virginia USDA Rural Development director talks home ownership in Caroline
Perry Hickman talks about the various programs available and how to talk with him one-on-one for more information.
Be prepared for the heat
Temps are on the rise this week.
PHOTOS: A concert for you and your friends!
It’s the 39th year of Music on the Steps at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library downtown.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting with updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Temps in the 90’s all week
Forecasters say super hot by the end of the week–near 100.
PHOTOS: A mural begins to take shape
After fundraising by RappArts and months of planning, a beloved mural is being returned to Sophia Street.
WATCH: Painting begins on the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street
Artist Bill Harris describes the beginning of his work.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution 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.
WATCH: The forgotten Second Battle of Fredericksburg
May 3, 1863. Why don’t we talk more about the Second Battle of Fredericksburg?
WATCH: Winning the Second Battle of Fredericksburg but losing the advantage
Steward Henderson with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about Union Army General John Sedgwick winning at the Second Battle of Fredericksbug in May, 186 then resting his men.
PHOTOS: Talking and walking history with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
History at Sunset looked at the Second Battle of Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Native American Heritage Trail opens in King George
It’s a self guided-driving tour.
Stafford fire on Melanie Hollow Lane displaces seven, injures one
The fire has been determined to be accidental, and electrical in nature.
PHOTOS: Up early to set up the FXBG Pottery Throwdown
Most potters began four hours before the event started on Saturday morning in Market Square.
WATCH: Warner talks about the need to expand summer feeding programs
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says more funds need to allocated for programs like summer feeding.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown Saturday downtown
Scarlett Pons at The PONSHOP and D.D. Lecky at LibertyTown Arts Workshop have teamed up to organize the 10-5 event at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
Storm threat later today
Forecasters say perfect weather this weekend then heat comes on Monday.
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