Advance Evening News
This afternoon features Empowerhouse's annual vigil in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month & the latest episode of the New Dominion Podcast. Also, get your tickets to the Lafayette Ball!
Empowerhouse Hosts Annual Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Adele Uphaus
“[The event] is themed differently every year, but what’s consistent [about it] is the ability to hear raw, very poised testimonies from survivors of domestic violence,” said Kathy Anderson, executive director of Empowerhouse. “They lay everything wide open in the hopes that people who hear their testimony will never forget it and care to do something about it.”
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New Dominion Podcast
By Cori Blanch
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
This week, Marty has a bit of fun with Jeh Hicks, who seems to tower over everything in Fredericksburg these days -- especially Goolrick's. Then, Sam Shoukas and Chip Boyles join Cori and Megan to talk all things housing.
Listen to the podcast
Tickets for the Lafayette Ball
The hottest ticket in Fredericksburg this November is for the Lafayette Ball on November 23. Currently, there’s a waiting list for tickets. However, if you want tickets, you can get them by becoming a Founding Member of the Advance. The first four individuals who join will receive two tickets each for the Ball.
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