Advance Evening News
This afternoon's stories include a special project for Good Neighbor Day and grants received by two local school divisions to support Afghan students and families.
A Gift for her Neighbors on Good Neighbor Day
By Adele Uphaus
Stafford resident hopes to create a sense of community for her neighborhood and herself with a special project.
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Fredericksburg and Stafford Schools Receive Grants to Support Afghan Students and Families
By Adele Uphaus
School divisions in Fredericksburg City and Stafford County have received two-year federal grants to support the growing population of Afghan students and their families. The grants come from the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Office of New Americans and are funded by the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act passed by U.S. Congress in 2022.
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