Freezing cold air is coming!
It starts super mild. But below freezing by sunset tonight!
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DUI in North Stafford neighborhood
21 year old Stafford man arrested
WATCH: Bill to mandate parental notice before sexually explicit book used in class advances in Virginia Senate committee
A bill to notify parents about sexually explicit books in the classroom passed out of a Virginia Senate committee meaning the legislation will likely have enough votes to pass the full Senate.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 9 more COVID deaths.
There’s been 470 total COVID deaths in the area
LISTEN: Town Talk/Arsenal Events
Cathy Weise and Kristen Loescher talk about the Stafford Race Series, the Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon and the Grand Slamrock 5K, 1 Mile & 1/2 mile.
WATCH: Downtown Greens looking for pantry volunteers. You can become part of the Free Fridge Heroes team
The area’s first Free Fridge and pantry is opening soon. Before it opens, organizers are looking for some volunteers. Info: [email protected]
13 COVID deaths reported in Rappahannock Area Health District
Here’s the explanation on the high death numbers from the Virginia Department of Health
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Captain Shauntrice Williams with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about the Family Store moving next month to Eagle Village. Updates on Salvation Army programs going on right now.
Stafford K-9 helps in locating suspect
Suspect facing multiple charges
Fire critically injures man in Dale City
Prince William Fire and Rescue says victim suffered life-threatening injuries
Animal cruelty charges in Stafford
Two Stafford residents facing charges. Two emaciated dogs found. One struggling to survive.
Hit and run driver arrested in Stafford
30 year old Stafford man arrested. Incident happened early Saturday on Route 1 near Foreston Woods Drive
COVID hospitalizations in the region just over 100
The COVID numbers are on the decline around the region
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dr. Thomas Taylor-Stafford County Schools
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor talks about his background, the challenges of COVID and his budget.
Safety project begins in Chilesburg area in Caroline
Project seeks to enhance safety at the intersection of Ladysmith Road, Partlow Road and Anderson Mill Road by improving sight distance, adding a stop sign, and building dedicated right turn lanes
Carjacking in King George
The incident occurred early Monday at the Sheetz on Route 3
Safety project begins in Stafford
Slight widening of road shoulders on Hartwood Road, Mountain View Road and Winding Creek Road ahead of paving later this year seeks to reduce crash risk
WATCH: House advances bill that would freeze minimum wage in Virginia
The House of Delegates has advanced a bill to its final reading that would freeze it at the current level of 11 dollars. It’s scheduled to go to $12 in 2023 and $15 dollars an hour in 2026.
Local COVID numbers continue to drop
Percent positivity under 30%
Shenandoah National Park releases Old Rag day-use tickets
Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days in advance. Beginning March 1, 2022 all visitors to Old Rag must have a day-use ticket in addition to a Park entrance pass.
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