Ten people reported hospitalized
New area COVID numbers
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WATCH: Spotsylvania Supervisors school budget decisions mean limited options for parents and students
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks to the school board about limited options. Because of a lack of local and state funding, Spotsylvania will not be able to offer any virtual learning options.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Art Attack
Bill Harris and Gabe Pons preview “Art Attack,” scheduled for October 16 in downtown Fredericksburg.
FredNats promote Perry and Williams
Perry named assistant GM. Williams named VP of operations
WATCH: Spotsy School Board votes to allow parents to opt their kids out of wearing masks in schools
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 6-1 Monday night to allow parents to fill out a form to opt their children out of wearing masks in schools. Masks will be required on school buses. That’s a federal regulation.
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
Over 90 new COVID cases in the region over the weekend
Ten people hospitalized with COVID in the three area hospitals
LISTEN: Town Talk/Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes
Esha and Shreyaa Venkat are teenagers doing really big things with their organization Nest4Us. It’s about helping and serving others.
Scattered storms possible later today
National Weather Service says humidity levels do drop off after today. By Thursday, expect a better chance for more widespread strong to severe thunderstorms.
FredNats lose. End 12 game road trip 4-8
Just four hits Sunday in Salem
BBB tips for Back-to-school return. Virginia’s sales-tax holiday is August 6-8
When shopping online, be wary of “click bait” ads that feature items that imply that you may want or need it based on the search history
2021 Beehive Distribution Program begins
Now through August 4th, Virginia residents 18+ may register for the 2021 Beehive Distribution Program.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School student places in National Junior Beta Convention
Nathan Hall one of only 7 Virginia students to place in competition
PHOTOS: Field of Dreams….& Fun
Games all day from nearly dawn to dusk at the Sunshine Ballpark off Wicklow Drive in Fredericksburg. A COVID casualty last year, the FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC is back.
Stafford County Public Schools seeks community feedback regarding new superintendent
Community Forums July 28-29, public comments open through August 3
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID numbers
COVID numbers for the past week in the region
FredNats lose fourth straight
FredNats fall behind early. Comeback fall short
Seven hospitalized for COVID in region. Percent positivity inching up
Area COVID numbers
Roughing it with a yurt! (There are four at Lake Anna State Park)
Want to camp but not a fan of tents? Virginia State Parks say try out a yurt! They bridge the gap between tent camping and staying in a full-service cabin.
Fredericksburg Nationals announce summer concert series
Lineup includes Jimmie Allen, “I Love the 90’s, Beach Boys, Eli Young Band and Blue Oyster Cult
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