35 new cases
COVID numbers keep dropping in the region
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Two million dollar lottery ticket sold in Orange County
The Mega Million ticket was purchased for the May 18th drawing
Weekend Weather: Hot!
The National Weather Service says well above normal temperatures will continue into the weekend. Today will bring dry conditions accompanied by mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80s.
WATCH: Virginia Senator Mark Warner wants January 6th Capitol Riot commission
The proposal for a 9/11 style commission passed in the House. Senator Warner doesn’t expect it to pass the Senate but he says the work is urgent
0-15. FredNats still looking for first win in team history
FredNats have been outscored in this Salem series 33-6
Rappahannock Area Health District says COVID percent positivity at 5% in area
One new death reported
LISTEN: Town Talk/Respect the Rapp
Lt. Jon Henson with Stafford Fire and Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team, Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk river safety and the launch of Respect the Rapp
WATCH: The Spotsy Y. The expansion is nearly complete!
An expanded Ron Rosner YMCA in Spotsylvania is getting ready to open. The Rappahannock YMCA’s Alicia Kindred took us around for a quick tour.
Mary Washington Healthcare offering COVID vaccines to kids ages 12-15 this Saturday
Appointments required for the vaccine.
The COVID drop continues in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 28 new cases. 27 hospitalized.
Spotsy authorities release sketch of armed robbery suspect
If you have information contact the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office or Crime Solvers.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Downtown Stafford
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden, joined by Tom Snyder of and Rachel Newberry RiOT talk about Downtown Stafford, Project Next and the Smart Community Testbed.
CARES utility relief funds for City water and sewer customers
Customers must be affected by the global pandemic and have accounts in arrears greater than 30 days to be eligible for this opportunity.
Warmer today. National Weather Service says the humidity remains low
Summer-type temperatures here for about a week
0-13. FredNats overwhelmed again
Giving up six runs in the first inning too much to overcome
WATCH: Stafford residents speak out against Downtown Stafford rezoning
After hearing opposition from residents, the Board of Supervisors delayed action on the high density project until later in June.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports COVID numbers continue to fall
27 new COVID cases. But COVID still here. 1 additional death.
Experts say May is the busiest month for moving scams
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says if a mover asks for a large down payment or full payment in advance, that may be an indication of a fraudulent business.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Service League
Taylor Glascock and Sarah Li talk about the work in the region of the Fredericksburg Area Service League. It’s women volunteers who raise money and organize events to enrich the lives of children.
FredNats announce sale of single game tickets and a job fair
Single game tickets available for sale beginning May 24th for June games
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