Advance Evening News for September 20

This afternoon's stories include the bond between a special pet and his owner, a $50,000 donation to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, and an update on early voting.

A Busy First Day of Early Voting in the Fredericksburg Region

By Adele Uphaus

Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

Registrars report high turnout on Day 1 of early voting in the General Election.

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A Beagle, A River, and A Bond That's Still Changing Lives

By Martin Davis

From the book "Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River" reprinted with permission by the author.

Frank Payne grew up on the Rappahannock River in Falmouth. A dog lover, even he wasn't prepared for the life-altering journey one lost beagle set him on. Webster's gone, but he's still healing people.

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Food Bank Receives $50,000 Donation from Publix

By Adele Uphaus

The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank announced this week that it has received a $50,000 donation from Publix Super Market Charities to purchase healthy food options for its community partner pantries and food distribution programs.

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