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More area residents eligible to receive COVID vaccine
Rappahannock Area Health District Moves to Phase 1C for COVID-19 Vaccinations.
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID report
COVID numbers for Fredericksburg area localities
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
Kim McClellan and Carrie Danko talk about some of the dramatic market changes in the region.
Dense fog advisory until 11am this morning
Drive with care this morning. There’s fog in many areas
Rappahannock Area Health District to begin vaccine shots in 1c
Vaccines are available by pre-registration and appointment. To pre-register, or to update your pre-registration record, visit www.vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (1-877-829-4682).
Teenager charged in double stabbing in North Stafford
The teenage suspect is charged with two counts of aggravated malicious wounding and is being held at the Rappahannock Juvenile Center.
WATCH: Fairfax Senator reflects on the banning of the death penalty in Virginia
Governor Northam signed a bill Wednesday banning the death penalty in Virginia. Northern Virginia Senator Scott Surovell (who represents part of Stafford) spoke.
Stafford Fire and Rescue wins statewide EMS Award
The awards recognize outstanding EMS providers and organizations from across the Commonwealth for their demonstrated level of excellence and dedication to the EMS system.
Chancellor students host National Muslim Women’s Day panel on Saturday
Fredericksburg Muslim Youth (FMY) is the only youth organization for Muslims in the Fredericksburg area. It was founded by two Chancellor High School students.
Phone line to help area seniors schedule a COVID vaccine
The Rappahannock Area Health District has opened a call center to assist seniors in the community in scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
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.
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