Seven of the eight in Spotsylvania
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 8 COVID deaths
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LISTEN: The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling on the weekend storm and beyond
The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling isn’t expecting much of a storm for the region this weekend. And looking ahead he sees a warming trend next week and a warmer February.
Stafford child dies from COVID-19
Death reported on state website
The latest storm thinking–maybe 2-3 inches in the region
Storm expected Friday night into Saturday
Maryland woman facing fraud charges in Stafford
Woman faces multiple charges after incident at a Stafford bank
VDOT readies for another possible storm
Pre-treating of roads begins Thursday morning
180 hospitalized with COVID in the region
Percent positivity slowly coming down
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Mary Chamberlin with the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about the still high, but starting to decrease COVID numbers.
Bitterly cold today/tonight
The National Weather Service says well below average temperatures for today with dangerously cold wind chills in place throughout the day and into tonight.
WATCH: Mask mandate stays in Stafford
The School Board voted for a second time in less than a week. The board will wait until the Virginia Supreme Court rules on an executive order from the governor that allows parents to choose.
WATCH: Stafford School Board hears from parents about mask mandate
Stafford parents asked the School Board on Tuesday night to give them the choice on whether their kids wear a mask to school.
Former Stafford deputy indicted
Charges related to fatal accident last summer on Garrisonville Road
Area COVID numbers show signs of decrease
Numbers still super high. 184 hospitalized
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ferry Godmother Project & 25-30 Espresso
Maureen Bartosh with 25-30 Espresso and Andie Ayers with Fairy Godmother Project.
It’s early, but forecasters watching another weekend storm
Dusting to three inches possible Friday night into Saturday
40’s today…but then the bottom drops out!
40’s today. Then high temps in the 30’s for about a week
WATCH: Using a COVID slowdown to make improvements
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford is using a brief COVID pause to make a few updates and upgrades to the facility.
Area weekend COVID numbers
Mary Washington Healthcare says the ICU remains over capacity. They ask the community to continue to wear high-quality masks, avoid large crowds, and wash your hands.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Jason Tickle (and Jeanie Barbaro in the second segment) talk about the 502 Direct Loan, income guidelines, opportunities to volunteer or contribute. habitatofcaroline.org
Gun Giveback this Saturday in Fredericksburg
It’s voluntary. No questions asked.
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