Speaking on the Senate floor, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine says it’s time to make DC the 51st state
WATCH: Senator Kaine outlines why he supports statehood for DC
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WATCH: Sheriff Harris tells protesters his office supports transparency
Black Lives Matter FXBG’s Anthony Foote’ and Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger Harris at a Friday evening march at the Public Safety Building.
Steady rain comes later this afternoon
The National Weather Service says rain impacts the region late afternoon
PHOTOS: Black Lives Matter FXBG march in Spotsylvania
Group marches in support of man shot earlier this week. The Sheriff’s Office has released the call and footage from the incident
WATCH: Spotsy Sheriff’s Office releases call and video of officer involved shooting
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office has released the 9-1-1 call and body cam of the shooting earlier this week in the western part of the county: (NOTE: graphic descriptions and language)
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 64 hospitalized with COVID
72 new COVID cases in the region
Listen: Town Talk/Wildlife Rescue League and Awesome Possumz
Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace. It’s baby season for animals. What to do if you find baby animals in need of care.
Vaccine registration can now be made through MWHC
You can now sign up for the COVID vaccine directly thru the Mary Washington Healthcare site…
Warming up!–beginning today
We’re about to see some changes in the temps
WATCH: State COVID restrictions to ease May 15
As vaccinations rise, Governor Northam announces expanded capacity, social gathering limits to begin May 15
Another chilly night with possible frost
Plants are again at risk overnight
Armed robbery early Thursday in Spotsy
The Fas Mart on Plank Road was robbed about 2:15am
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 57 hospitalized locally with COVID
158 new COVID cases in the region
WATCH: From the pot to planting. Anne and Carl Little demonstrate how to successfully plant a tree
This demonstration was done at Downtown Greens
PHOTOS: King George High softball honors former Sheriff Steve Dempsey
The King George Lady Foxes Softball Team honored retired Sheriff Steve Dempsey in a touching ceremony celebrating his 39 years of service with King George Sheriff’s Office and contributions he’s made to KGHS softball.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Caroline County Schools
Caroline County Schools: Dr. Herb Monroe, Mallory McMullin, Darlene Keener, Dr. Paige Carter and Dr. Sarah Calveric. Learning strategies post pandemic.
Windy today
The National Weather Service says high winds much of today
Officer involved shooting in Spotsy
State Police are investigating
WATCH: You’re needed Saturday morning to help cleanup Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Clean and Green Commission holds its annual Spring Cleanup Saturday. A preview with Sarah Hurst and Robert Courtnage.
PHOTO: Slow down, please!
Stafford Sheriff’s Office with a Facebook posting about speeding….
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