Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Traffic Hot Spots through Oct. 13
Construction and lane closure reports for the Fredericksburg area the week of Oct. 8 - 13.

Susan Larson is a writer and photographer who moved to Fredericksburg from Northern Virginia in November 2012. She previously worked as editor of Burke Patch and Fairfax Station Patch. She is a member of the Society for Professional Journalists.
Larson began her journalism career in high school, writing for her local community newspaper, The Addison Leader. At Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
Larson worked for WOAI (CBS) News Radio, and hosted a weekly jazz program on KRTU Radio. She then worked on the production crew for KMOL (NBC) Television. When the Today Show broadcast live from the Riverwalk, Larson was behind one of the cameras.
In 2006 Larson earned a Master's Degree in Information Science and Library Services from the University of South Carolina online cohort, and had a tenure providing online library services and social media for Fairfax County Public Library.
Susan loves animals, and spends most of her free time riding her horse.
Construction and lane closure reports for the Fredericksburg area the week of Oct. 8 - 13.

Crime Prevention Day will feature activities for the entire family.
Self-discipline, a well-equipped dedicated workplace and good communication are some of the must-haves when you work from home.
VRE Fredericksburg trains were delayed up to an hour due to a suspicious package in D.C.
A week of festivities mark the high school's Homecoming.
Saturday's expanded farmer's market will celebrate the season.
The community college held a ribbon cutting on October 2.
Motorist should use Exit 130 or Exit 136 as alternate routes.
Alternative fuel fleet cars are coming to Virginia.
Collection times will be adjusted due to the Columbus Day holiday.
Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman, Democratic candidate Adam Cook and Independent candidate Gail Parker will debate at UMW.
The new WQIQ, Radio IQ, is broadcasting NPR in the area.
Central Rappahannock hosts a special event Wednesday evening.
Field days for 3rd - 5th graders will be held later this week.
The annual event tests emergency and security preparedness.
Arrests or charges mentioned in this sheriff's office report do not indicate a conviction.
Event takes off after being rained out earlier in the month