City Councilman Matt Kelly with updates on the city budget, the need for a new school, changes in council elections, and roundabouts.
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Suspects arrested, gun recovered after North Stafford pursuit
From the Stafford Sheriff's Office: Two subjects were arrested Thursday afternoon after fleeing a fight in progress call in Garrison Woods and leading deputies on a pursuit through North Stafford. At 12:33 p.m., deputies responded to Garrison Woods subdivision for a...
Storms possible today
National Weather Service says scattered showers and storms today
FredNats 0-3 after 8-2 loss in Lynchburg
Series continues tonight
WATCH: Empowerhouse seeks assistance for sudden need at domestic violence shelter
Empowerhouse is looking to the community for assistance. The entire HVAC system at its domestic shelter needs to replaced. Right now. It’s a $160,000 need.
UMW pivots for COVID-era commencement ceremonies
Visit the UMW Commencement Page for details and upcoming livestreams.
Area continues to see lower numbers of new COVID cases
47 new cases of COVID-19 in the Rappahannock Area Health District
Explore caves, critters, and rocks during virtual program on Saturday
The free program is being held in support of the International Year of Caves and Karst.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Local baseball opportunities
Mike Zitz, Ernie Baker, Jim Toler and Dennis Rapkins talk about the Sunshine Baseball League, a free baseball clinic in June and Pitch, Hit and Run on May 15th.
Gun Giveback on Saturday in Fredericksburg
It’s voluntary. Want to get rid of an unwanted gun? Turn it in to police. No questions asked.
FredNats fall to 0-2
FredNats follow 16-3 opening game loss with a 19-3 loss Wednesday night in Lynchburg
WATCH: Broadband for King George and the Northern Neck/An update
WATCH: King George Economic Development and Tourism Director Nick Minor with an update on the Northern Neck Regional Broadband Initiative. It’s seen as a game changer. But some help is still required.
National Museum of the Marine Corps to reopen May 17th
To ensure the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff, the Museum will limit capacity.
Rappahannock Health District reports four COVID deaths in the region
44 hospitalized with COVID
Area vaccination numbers continue to climb
Rappahannock Area Health District continues to report more shots in arms
FredNats lose opener in Lynchburg
It’s an opening day loss, 16-3
PHOTOS: Remembering the Freedom Riders in Fredericksburg
First stop in the Freedom Rides was Fredericksburg 60 years ago. A permanent marker will go up in November.
WATCH: Temporary marker unveiled downtown near the Fire Station to honor the Freedom Riders
On the 60th anniversary of the start of the Freedom Rides, a temporary historic marker was unveiled in downtown Fredericksburg at the site of the former bus station where the Freedom Riders first stopped in 1961.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Andie McConnell talks about the work of Fairy Godmother Project–caring for families dealing with pediatric cancer. Update on new programs and expanding their reach into the Northern Neck.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports COVID hospitalizations and cases falling
Percent positivity dropping in the region
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