A warning from the King George Sheriff’s Office
Fentanyl in the region
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Spotsy Stars and Stripes returns on Saturday
Stars and Stripes back to the Spotsylvania Courthouse on July 2, 4-10pm
PHOTOS: Genealogy project in Fredericksburg takes a big step forward
The ten oldest Black families in Fredericksburg gathered Saturday morning at the Walker Grant Center for DNA testing.
WATCH: Tracking down history in Fredericksburg
“It’s called “Reclaiming Our Time.” Dr. Paula Royster has identified the ten oldest Black families in Fredericksburg.
FredNats lose Saturday night in Salem
Series concludes tonight
NSWC Dahlgren Division uses 3D scanning as a reverse engineering capability
Using a 3D scanner to collect information allows for more accurate measurements of complex geometrical objects, the ability to quickly gather information and the ability to reference the scans at a later time
Area COVID numbers this week
COVID hospitalizations remain low
City holding meeting on Old Mill Park fees on Monday
Stafford implementing a fee at the Historic Port of Falmouth beginning later in July.
Slow down, downtown!
Parts of downtown go to a 20 mile an hour speed limit on Friday
Sunny and hot today
Warmer today. Forecasters say we’ll see lots of sun
FredNats open second half with win at Salem
Series against Salem continues tonight
City storm update
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) will temporarily waive fees for storm-related yard waste disposal for residents, at the Regional Landfill thru July 8
Youngkin, Kaine and Warner respond to the end of Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court issues Dobbs ruling. Response from the governor’s office and Virginia’s two U-S Senators.
LISTEN: Town Talk/The Center of African American Genealogical Research
Paula Royster talks about “Reclaiming Our Time.” The project has identified Fredericksburg families whose ancestors are from one of the 12 African nations that had slave ships arrive at the City dock. caagri.org
WATCH: Kaine and Warner praise Senate passage of gun legislation
The new bill will encourage states to pass red flag laws which allow police to remove guns from people who present a danger to themselves or others, and it would strengthen background checks for gun buyers under age 21. The bill now moves on to the House.
COVID vaccines ages six months to four years offered locally beginning Monday
Appointments not required but recommended
Emergency drainage project complete on Ladysmith Road
Ladysmith Road reopened to through traffic between S. River Road and Scott’s Lane
FredNats lose out on winning first half Carolina League title
The FredNats finish the first half at an even 33-33. Carolina, Lynchburg or Salem will be the first half champion and receive the automatic bid to the playoffs in September.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Program Manager Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission talks about the need for volunteers for the Point in Time Count on July 28
WATCH: Variable speed limit signs go into effect on I-95N Ladysmith to Fredericksburg today
VDOT says variable speed limits will be activated today I-95 northbound near Fredericksburg. It’s all about reducing your speed when there’s a need.
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