Snow expected to begin by early afternoon. A little sleet and freezing rain too
National Weather Service: 2-3 inches today
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WATCH: Some of the best of Virginia marches by the new governor in downtown Richmond
Highlights of the inauguration parade in Richmond: Virginia National Guard, VMI, Historic Williamsburg, JMU Band, Highty Tighties at Virginia Tech.
WATCH: Governor Youngkin promises to restore power to the people
Governor Youngkin took the oath of office Saturday afternoon in Richmond.
WATCH: Taking the oath
Inauguration Day in Virginia. Governor Youngkin, Winsome Sears and Jason Miyares take the oath of office.
LISTEN: VDOT’s Kelly Hannon on storm preparation
Crews will mobilize at midnight in anticipation for the Sunday storm. Roads have been pretreated. Tow trucks are in place along I-95.
Germanna Community College moves classes online through at least January 30
Classes originally scheduled to meet in person will be conducted virtually via Zoom at the same time as scheduled at least through Jan. 30
VDOT continues post-storm cleanup
Removal of trees and debris from past winter storm will take several months to complete; Crews will prioritize I-95 and primary routes before shifting to secondary roads
DMV seeks participants for new highway safety campaign
Effort aims to inspire safer driving behaviors and save lives on Virginia roadways
LISTEN: Casey Hollins with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Prepare right now for Sunday’s winter weather. REC’s Casey Hollins with some great ideas
Latest snow prediction for tomorrow: 3 inches
The National Weather Service says snow will begin late morning. A little ice expected. Rain by evening tomorrow
Spotsy School Board chooses acting superintendent
Dr. Carol Flenard chosen at a less chaotic meeting Friday night
Winter camping at Virginia State Parks
Virginia State Parks are a great place for you to test out your cold-weather skills.
Six COVID deaths reported
Nearly 800 new COVID cases
LISTEN: The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling on our Sunday storm
Right now, the heaviest snow is predicted to the west of the Fredericksburg area
Local broadcaster Mike Neville passes away. Info on a Go Fund Me for Mike’s family
We are sorry to report that local broadcaster Mike Neville passed away on Thursday night. Our sympathy to Mike’s family and to our
friends at WGRQ and Thunder.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Prepare!
Are you ready at home for our next storm this weekend?
National Weather Service says region could see up to 5 inches of snow with latest storm. Some ice
Snow expected to begin Sunday afternoon
WATCH: Unprecidented COVID numbers overwhelming area hospital care
186 people being treated for COVID at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. Officials say they’ve never seen so many people on ventilators. MWHC held a virtual Town Hall.
VDOT continues to apply chemicals to area roads on Friday as storm gets closer
Crews pre-treated I-95 in the Fredericksburg area, several primary routes in Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas
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