Big day in Stafford included ribbon-cutting and high-tech demonstrations
PHOTOS: Stafford County and Center for Innovative Technology open first Smart Community Testbed
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WATCH: First Virginia Smart Community Testbed launched in Stafford
Stafford and the Center for Innovative Technology held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to formally establish the opening of the new Virginia Smart Community Testbed.
COVID Percent Positivity under 5 in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District numbers continue to drop around the region
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue talks about their just concluded tax help program and how many people they assisted during the pandemic. Info on thanking essential workers and the impact COVID had on this area.
City Schools celebrate 150 years today
A drive-thru celebration planned this afternoon by Fredericksburg City Schools. Here are the details
WATCH: Volunteers needed for The Great Train Race
The Great Train Race–the annual race for runners 17 and under–still needs volunteers for the June 7th event. Packet pick-up also still needs help. gtrfredericksburg.com for info.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports two COVID deaths. But overall numbers continue to drop
Hospitalization numbers at 16
LISTEN: Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg in downtown Fredericksburg talks about virus protection, protecting your home or work PC from being hijacked and held for ransom.
NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer brings new capabilities to high power microwave technology through DoD scholarship program
Learn about how an employee who works in the High Power Microwave Technology Development Branch of the Gun and Electric Weapon Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
PHOTOS: Relay for Life honors cancer survivors and caregivers
Relay for Life of Greater Fredericksburg held a survivor and caregiver parade over the weekend at Spotsylvania Middle School
1-17. FredNats continue to struggle
FredNats lose five of six to Salem. End homestand 1-11
More humidity with your heat today
Another day in the low 90s with an increase in humidity. A few isolated thunderstorms are also possible today.
FredNats keep it close, but lose to Salem
FredNats lose Saturday night 2-1. Record falls to 1-16
Spotsy Deputy appointed to National Child Passenger Safety Board
Deputy Justin Young will serve on the Board as a Public Safety Law Enforcement Representative.
Scams targeting 2021 college grads
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says some con artists contact graduates or their parents claiming some of their tuition was left unpaid. If it isn’t paid immediately, the graduate’s degree will be revoked.
Vehicular heatstroke dangers increase as temperatures rise
DMV urges parents, caregivers, pet owners to “look before you lock”
Hot weather this weekend
The National Weather Service says a very warm weekend ahead with highs pushing into the low 90s with a notable increase in humidity by tomorrow.
1-15. FredNats win first in team history!
FredNats hold on for a 2-1 win
Prepare for the heat
Graphic from The Weather Channel
LISTEN: Town Talk/Sally Struthers and Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Riverside’s Patrick A’Hearn and Sally Struthers talk about COVID and the arts. Riverside set to begin again June 2nd.
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