Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Operation Foster is a nonprofit that helps military members quickly place their pets in temporary foster homes while they deploy or receive treatment.

A Fredericksburg resident, Wendy Weldon, has taken in Marine Corps Reserve dog Chopper (from Massachusetts) and over 3,500 pets have already been placed nationwide.

Tales and Tails held a book and puppy event Saturday where author Lisa Gardner signed her latest book and named pups for adoption (a creative blend of literature and pet care).

Link Wray's daughter, Beth Wray Webb, shared her father's musical legacy and his role in the early Rumble — a key moment in local music history.

Fredericksburg plans to install a historical marker this fall to honor his impact.

On Monday, Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-to-3 to not develop a policy for pre-employment, suspicionless drug testing for new hires, with members switching votes amid community debate on teacher privacy and safety; chair Megan Jackson said she planned to revisit the issue after gathering further feedback and legal opinions.

Virginia’s Department of Health reaffirmed on Tuesday that children must follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization schedule, even after a federal order suggested changes.

VDH Commissioner Cameron Webb said families can trust the current vaccine guidelines based on extensive scientific evidence.

On Aug. 8, Zyhir Hope sat in the dugout during a Double A SeaWolves game in Erie (Pa.), reuniting with his former Colonial Forge coach, David Colangelo, who praised Hope’s work ethic and friendly nature.

The meeting showed that even after a big trade, Hope stays true to his roots.