Mary Washington Healthcare officials say the COVID vaccine is sugar molecule. Dr. Christopher Newman says the long-term effects of COVID are far more dangerous.
WATCH: MWHC officials say COVID vaccine proven safe
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Sunny thru at least Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service says high pressure remains in charge through Saturday keeping conditions dry. Warmer over the weekend
New traffic signal at Sophia and William Streets downtown in flash mode
Intersection will be a 3-way stop until Chatham Bridge opens to traffic on Sunday, Oct. 10
WATCH: Mary Washington Healthcare official says if you love anyone, get vaccinated
Mary Washington Healthcare officials told a COVID Town Hall on Wednesday night that the unvaccinated have created a health crisis.
COVID in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District remains high
Localities to the west of the Fredericksburg area report high transmission rates
COVID hospitalizations remain high in the region
Total COVID deaths reach 330
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Parks and Rec
Nicole Moore with Stafford Parks and Rec with info on the Fall Family Festival on Saturday along with therapeutic recreation, exercise for adults 55+ and opportunities to volunteer.
Dump truck driver charged in crash that closed I-95 in Stafford
The 69-year old has been charged with reckless driving. State Police say the accident remains under investigation.
WATCH: City Council to discuss funding and building new schools next month
Council will hold a work session October 12th
New executive director for Virginia Community Food Connections
Candice Armstrong most recently worked with the Salvation Army.
Town Talk: Caroline County Schools
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Herb Monroe, Madison Elementary Principal Teresa Hicks, Lewis and Clark Elementary Cynthia Brown, Caroline Middle School Principal Corrine Griggs.
101 hospitalized with COVID in the region
Three new deaths reported by the Rappahannock Area Health District
WATCH: Governor Northam says without vaccine, COVID continues to control our lives
Governor Northam says without more vacinations, COVID variants will continue to return. The governor is looking for communities to focus on get shots into more arms.
I-95 work this week
Travelers can expect daytime and overnight lane closures at various locations this week for construction of Improve95 program projects
Late day storms possible today
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening from the Blue Ridge eastward. Damaging winds & large hail are the main threats with the stronger storms.
WATCH: City Council expected to vote Tuesday on disposable bag tax
If approved, five cent tax would likely go into effect January first
Micah looking for groups to help with meals to those in need
Micah Ministries is looking for a new Community Dinner group!
MWHC numbers continue to show big majority of hospitalized COVID patients are not vaccinated
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals as of 5:15 p.m. on September 27.
WATCH: Governor Northam to the unvaccinated–Think how you want to be remembered
Governor Northam says high COVID numbers have developed because of people who have chosen not to take the vaccine
FredNats 2022 season schedule announced
The six-game series format with Mondays off will return in 2022 with a couple of exceptions
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