Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee and the Friends of the Library Spring Sale. librarypoint.org
PHOTOS: Special Olympics Virginia State Basketball Championships in Henrico this weekend
Area 11 athletes from the Fredericksburg area are competing
Area high school students can participate in annual Congressional Art Competition
The Winner’s Artwork Will Be Displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for One Year Alongside Winners from All 50 States
WATCH: It’s nearly time to walk! Micah’s 2024 Coldest Night of the Year
Here is what you’ll need to know tonight
Senators Warner and Kaine at Germanna in Culpeper for check presentation
Early childhood education and foster youth programs to receive funding
New State Police graduates headed to the region
52 graduated on Friday. Many of them headed to the Fredericksburg area, NoVA and the Richmond suburbs
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia state basketball championships this weekend in Henrico
Listen for a few minutes to Abby Farley’s passion about Special Olympics. She’s joined by Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson.
Virginia Department of Corrections launches tip line for drugs and contraband
The tipline is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mild today, much colder all weekend
If you’re part of the Coldest Night walk tomorrow…bundle up!
WATCH: ICYMI-The Future Builders raise a wall in Caroline
USDA Rural Development Director Perry Hickman and Caroline Supervisor Floyd Thomas reflect on the importance of the wall raising by students at Caroline High School. habitatofcaroline.org
WATCH: Stafford Sheriff’s Office releases footage of drone rescue at Civil War Park
On February 17th at 1:17 a.m. deputies responded to the Civil War Park on Mount Hope Church Road for a missing 36-year-old male hiker.
King George Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of Animal Control Officer Teresa McDowney
Officer McDowney described as having a caring heart and desire to help animals in need.
Caroline baseball players learn about another kind of assist
There’s an assist in baseball. Some Caroline High School baseball players also assisted a Bowling Green Habitat for Humanity family.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
Jackie Oliveira, Kirsten Knox and Kathy Anderson. This is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens impacted. Empowerhouse has a program in schools that is showing great promise. empowerhouseva.org
WATCH: Coldest Night of Year walk is this Saturday
There’s still time to be part of Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Micah Ministries in downtown Fredericksburg. The money you raise helps Micah and its work with the homeless–and you’ll make a memory.
PHOTOS: The future is now for The Future Builders program at Caroline High School
Noah Hughes and his students in The Future Builders Program at Caroline High School raised a wall Wednesday afternoon to kick off their build and thank donors. habitatofcaroline.org
WATCH: Wall raising ceremony by carpentry students at Caroline High School
Students in the Carpentry Career Technical Education class are partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Caroline to build a home at the school. Once finished the home will be moved to Ladysmith and sold to a local veteran at cost.
City Police say there’s been an increase in catalytic converter thefts
Police say the Toyota Prius and Honda Element are being targeted. Here are some tips to keeping your car safe:
Women and Girls Fund application closes this Friday
A nonprofit or its programming can serve any population, simply demonstrate how this grant funding would specifically serve the unique needs of women and girls in the community.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat of Caroline & George Washington Regional Commission
Mac Williams, Director of Build Operations for Habitat, GWRC Executive Director Chip Boyles and Habitat President and CEO Jason Tickle talk about affordable housing. habitatofcaroline.org