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An “enormous hat rack”: here’s everything educators want you to know about the local teacher shortage
Local education leaders discuss what’s causing the teacher shortage, the impact on student outcomes, and how it can be fixed.

Warning about the spotted lanternfly
Chesapeake Bay Foundation says the spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect originally from Asia, that is decimating forests across the Mid-Atlantic.

LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College
Update on the Virginia Infrastructure Academy and how it’s impacting people’s lives and the community.Â

Cool start to the week
The National Weather Service says cloudy skies, on and off showers, and well below normal temperatures are expected today.

Stafford Fire and Rescue’s Public Information Officer helping out in Kentucky
Katie Brady has been helping provide information on the flooding in Kentucky. She’s due back this week

FredNats beat Augusta on Sunday
FredNats in Lynchburg all week

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank mobile pantry and drive-thru schedule this week
From the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

The Community Foundations makes first anniversary grant to support church cemetery restoration
$25,000 to Little Ark Baptist Church to support its “Cemetery Restoration Project. “

WATCH: Highlighting the work of the Wildlife Center of Virginia
Dr. Karra Pierce with the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro oversaw the release of two bald eagles at Lake Anna State Park. She talks about their work in the Commonwealth and the need for volunteers.

FredNats lose 12-2
FredNats fall behind early and never recover

Stafford firefighter wins gold in international games
Lt. B. Kline wins four gold medals at the World Police and Fire Games in Rotterdam, Netherlands

This is your last day to take the Virginia Outdoors Survey
This survey helps the state make outdoor decisions. Next one won’t be done for five years