The temporary emergency closure is scheduled to reopen effective February 12
State Department of Health closes lower Machodoc Creek in King George to shellfish harvesting
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Helping feed Mary Washington Healthcare associates
Fredericksburg United Methodist and Castiglia’s team up
Road work in the area this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Some schools requiring masks…some aren’t
Here’s a list for area schools on mask requirements
K-9 tracks down, bites suspect in South Stafford case
Stafford Sheriff’s Office still looking for second suspect
WATCH: The impact on COVID on health care workers
Officials with Mary Washington Healthcare talking about the importance of wearing a mask these days AND the exhaustion felt by health workers.
Mountain View High School earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
School recognized for closing the gender gap in AP Computer Science A
WATCH: Habitat of Caroline’s Jason Tickle talks about qualifying for a USDA 502 Direct Loan
The full presentation and other discussions on homeownership can be found on the Habitat of Caroline Facebook page.
High prices, continued low supply close out the 2021 housing market
Recent trends of decreased supply and increasing prices continue throughout year
WATCH: Habitat for Humanity’s Jason Tickle explains the USDA’s 502 loans
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County’s Jason Tickle frequently does Facebook Live presentations/Q and A on all areas of home ownership.
WATCH: Titus Walker is living his dream
Ultimate Endgamers League off Southpointe Parkway in Spotsylvania. It’s high energy. High competition. We toured the facility with Titus Walker.
Plastic bag tax reminders for area residents and businesses
Only businesses that are located within the City limits (22401 zip code) are affected by the new tax
Powering the future: applications for REC’s Community Scholarship due soon
To qualify, the applicant’s parent or guardian must be a current member-owner of REC, and all applications must be submitted by Jan. 25
Calling all public school student artists! Virginia Lottery launches Thank a Teacher Art Contest
Open through January 31, the art contest will accept submissions online at thankateacherva.com.
Stafford Sheriff’s Office says they’re aware of possible school mask protests
Statement says trespassing and disorderly conduct laws will be enforced
Brrrrrrrr….stays cold today
The National Weather Service says high pressure nearby today will allow for mostly sunny skies with temperatures a few degrees warmer than yesterday while still remaining quite cold.
Ticket scams for the big games
Many stadiums and venues have gone to only accepting digital tickets, making the possibilities for scams all the more likely.
Looking for one suspect, Stafford deputies end up finding two
William Van Hoy briefly eluded police, but was finally arrested.
200+ hospitalized with COVID in the region
664 new cases
Snow expected in Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
From VDOT: A winter storm is anticipated to bring several inches of snow accumulation to the eastern edge of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula starting Friday night, and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are ready to plow snow and apply treatment...
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