Advance Afternoon News
This afternoon edition is coming early so you can plan for all the Halloween events on tap, including a celebration of witches--and options for home streaming if you want to stay in.
Witches of Fredericksburg: From Fear to Fun
By Hailey Zeller
In Colonial Virginia, witches were feared outcasts. In Fredericksburg today, at events such as “Witches Night Out” at Tater’s Corner this weekend, they’re celebrated.
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What to do this Weekend: October 25-26
By Hailey Zeller
It’s Hallo-weekend in Fredericksburg!
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Three Things to Stream: Frighteningly Funny
By Angela Davis
Halloween is officially a week away, and now is the perfect time to get in the mood with some spookier streaming options—and even if you don’t enjoy the horror genre, you can still join in on the fun.
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