“We strongly believe that a challenged book should go through the established review process.”
Central Rappahannock Regional Library issues statement in response to Spotsy book burning comments
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Daily COVID numbers in the region
46 hospitalized in the area
LISTEN: Town Talk-Germanna Community College/Infrastructure Academy
Dr. Shashuna Gray-Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development and Ed Dalrymple, the owner of Cedar Mountain Stone Quarry in Rapidan.
WATCH: Will recent controversies mean some teachers don’t apply to Spotsy?
Some county teachers worry that the recent actions of the Spotsylvania School Board will negatively impact recruitment efforts.
WATCH: Senator Kaine advocates for Build Back Better bill
Speaking from the Senate floor, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine talks about how localities benefit from the infrastructure bill and makes a pitch for Congress to pass the Build Back Better Bill.
LISTEN: Town Talk-Loisann’s Hope House/Trees of Hope
Anna Billingsley and Lisa Crittenden talk about events surrounding Trees of Hope to benefit Loisann’s Hope House. Table top trees can be seen starting on November 19th at the Ashley Home Store in Central Park.
Route 301 lane closure near Nice/Middleton Bridge underway in King George
Southbound lane is closed near Roseland Road for approximately three months for the Nice/Middleton Bridge replacement project
COVID hospitalizations under 40 in the region
Two COVID deaths reported
WATCH: Big crowd speaks out against Spotsy School Board members Twigg and Abuismail over book burning
Parents, librarians and students spoke out against the conduct of School Board members Kirk Twigg and Rabih Abuismail at meetings and their comments supporting the burning of books.
WATCH: Spotsylvania School Board rescinds vote to remove sexually explicit books from school libraries
(Twigg/Abuismail no) The school board attorney said the vote was unconstitutional. School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker says that entire policy is being reviewed.
40 hospitalized with COVID in the region
No COVID deaths over the weekend
Illuminate Light Show free thru Thursday for military and frontline workers
Illuminate Light Show at Meadow Event Park taking place thru January 2nd at the Meadow Event Park
Central Park Community Vaccination Center providing shots for adults and children
Approximately 250 appointments will be available for 5 to 11 year olds each day at the Central Park CVC.
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
LISTEN: Town Talk/Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg
Karen Estes talks about aging and Assisted Living. Signs that it’s time to think about Assisted Living and why move before the holidays?
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army Kettles are out until Christmas Eve
Captain Williams talks to us about the goal this year and what your donations fund all year long.
Child struggling in school? Tips on hiring a tutor
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Make sure to talk about availability – when is the tutor free and how flexible are they?
Cold weather homeless shelter opens Wednesday
Homeless will stay in local motels
John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon receives double gold medal, named Best of Class Single Barrel Bourbon Up to 10 Years
The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition Judges Award Medals to Seven Brands Produced at A. Smith Bowman Distillery
PHOTOS: Urban Trailride in Fredericksburg
Annual event downtown remembers longtime City Police Officer Jim Shelhorse
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