The Rappahannock Area Health District has opened a call center to assist seniors in the community in scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Phone line to help area seniors schedule a COVID vaccine
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One new COVID death reported in the region
The Rappahannock Area Health District says 246 have died in the past year in the region from COVID
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dave the Computer Guy
Dave the Computer Guy from Techs in the Burg on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg talks about backups, speeding up WiFi, saving money on internet costs and Internet in rural areas.
No injuries but a dramatic picture from the Stafford Sheriff’s Office
Accident at the intersection of Brent Point Road and Arkendale Road. A car stalled on the tracks and was struck by a train. The occupants were not in the car and there are no reported injuries.
WATCH: City Council rejects Royal Farms project on Alum Springs Road next to VCR trail
Fredericksburg City Council voted 7-0 to deny a proposal to build a Royal Farms gas station and convenience store at the intersection of the Blue Gray Parkway, Alum Springs Road and Lafayette Blvd.
WATCH: Governor Northam relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Northam says starting April 1, indoor social gathering limits will increase to 50 people while outdoor gatherings can have up to 100 people.
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the constant need for blood–and how this region has responded. Information on Sickle Cell and an effort to diversify the donor base.
Rappahannock Area Health District vaccination numbers
COVID vaccination numbers continue to increase in the area
DUI arrest in Stafford at railroad tracks in Widewater
Police say driver followed GPS directions and turned onto the tracks. Fortunately no train was involved.
Busy week for I-95 construction in the region
Multiple work zones are scheduled on I-95 this week.
WATCH: A year ago COVID changed everything/River Rock Outfitter
WATCH: The pandemic in 2020. The hopes for 2021. We talk with April Peterson at River Rock Outfitter in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Mary Washington House manager describes some of George Washington’s Rules of Civility
Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg Manager Michelle Hamilton helped celebrate International Courtesy Day on Sunday with a discussion of George Washington’s Rule of Civility.
Chatham Bridge work continues
Completion date set for this October
Governor announces new service to assist Virginia students applying for financial aid
Sets goal for every eligible student to complete FAFSA application
LISTEN: Town Talk/Cooking Autism
April Burch and and Andrea Wright talk about how Cooking Autism has grown and increased its reach to families. Info on the upcoming car raffle that will benefit Cooking Autism and three other area non-profits.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 21 hospitalized with COVID-19 around the region
No COVID deaths reported over the weekend
WATCH: Take a moment…
Take a moment to enjoy spring!
Simply one of the best Facebook posts you’ll see…..
From Fredericksburg Police: After working all day, the best thing to come home to is family. ❤️
Stafford Sheriff’s Office investigating Saturday night stabbings
Police say the incident happened in the parking lot of the 190 Garrisonville Road McDonalds about 9:09 on Saturday night.
Stolen truck pursuit leads to multiple charges in Stafford
The suspect is currently charged with felony eluding, assault on a law enforcement officer, felony hit and run, grand larceny, reckless driving, traffic light violations and passing on the double yellow.
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