King George Sheriff Chris Giles and several of his deputies participated last night in the Fire Walk Challenge in Richmond for Special Olympics Virginia.
WATCHING: Walking on hot coals for Special Olympics Virginia
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LISTEN: Fire safety as you spring forward this weekend
Chief Jay Cullinan with Spotsyvlania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management says don’t just check your smoke detector when you change your clocks–He says check it monthly.
WATCH: Senator Warner hopes local Republicans speak out about possible VA cuts
There are reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs plans a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm can see spring in the distance
Volunteers on Tuesday worked on putting up a deer fence on the back four acres of the property and trimming kale and collard leaves damaged by the cold.
WATCH: An attempt to lower the noise level downtown
It’s called Automated Traffic Noise Enforcement.
DinoWalk dates announced for the Luck Stone Quarry in Culpeper
The dates are May 2nd and 3rd–Tickets go on sale in April.
WATCH: 2025 High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
Officials with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division say the competition is helping students see STEM used in real life situations.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
WATCH/PHOTOS: SAWs Virginia in Aquia Harbour on Saturday
SAWs (Servants at Work) built a ramp for a woman in North Stafford.
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: Welcome back Ferry Farm!
The boyhood home of George Washington reopened on Saturday (after being closed January and February) with living history on the grounds.
Rappahannock High School wins Dahlgren’s High School Innovation Challenge
North Stafford Team 1 came in second, Fredericksburg Christian came in third place.
Mobile home and brush fire in North Stafford
Stafford and Quantico units responded to the fire.
PHOTOS: Planting and growing at RAAI
Rappahannock Adult Activities getting ready for their annual spring plant sale at 750 Kings Highway.
PHOTOS: Early signs of spring…
At Gari Melchers Home and Studio—Belmont, in Stafford County.
WATCH: Opening weekend at Kenmore and Ferry Farm
Special programs planned this weekend.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee this Saturday at JM
15 spellers are competing for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this spring.
LISTEN: High school STEM knowledge on display in Dahlgren
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division STEM Coordinator Tyler Truslow talks about the High School Innovation Challenge talking place this Friday and Saturday at the UMW Dahlgren campus.
Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force arrests two Orange residents
600 grams of cocaine, 121 grams of marijuana, three firearms, and $32,920 in U.S. currency were seized.
WATCH: AmeriCorps volunteers working on big project at the Food Bank
Seven volunteers with AmeriCorps NCCC–ages 18-26—have been working at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank to update the area where community partners pick up food to distribute.
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