This new system is expected to provide a unified and comprehensive process for people in Virginia to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pre-registering for COVID vaccine will now be done thru the state system
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Drinking and driving leads to wreck and arrest in Stafford
30-year old Michael Lariosa of Spotsylvania arrested. Police say it’s his second DUI in five years.
Two others charged in case of body found in Spotsylvania
This is an ongoing investigation tied to the discovery of the body of 20-year old Dylan Whetzel in the western part of Spotsylvania
COVID-19 continues to spread in the community
Rappahannock Area Health District says there have been 180 deaths
Love is in the air, and so are romance scams!
Many scammers steal photos from the internet to use in their dating profiles. You can do a reverse image lookup using a website, like Google Images, to see if the photos on a profile are stolen from somewhere else.
AUDIO: VDOT/Darragh Frye
VDOT’s Darragh Frye talks about snow removal and the need to stay home if icy conditions develop on Saturday.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Healthy Generations Area on Aging
Healthy Generations Area on Aging Executive Director Pat Holland talks about their work with senior citizens in a time of COVID-19. Info on Senior Cafe’s–closed now, and how you can get help.
AUDIO: Kelly Hannon/VDOT dealing with snow. Preparing for ice
VDOT crews continue working 12 hour shifts
VDOT dealing with snow in the region this morning
4+ inches in some areas
First predictions on weekend ice
National Weather Service says ice on Saturday could be a significant problem
PHOTOS: The region wakes up to snow
At least several inches on the ground. Snow today, ice could be coming tomorrow
Ice a growing concern for Saturday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Saturday and Saturday night for locations where significant icing from freezing rain is most likely.
New snow total from the National Weather Service for the region: 1-2 inches
Part two of this storm system to come Thursday night
AUDIO: VDOT getting ready for snow and ice
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon on how VDOT is preparing for snow and ice…and as drivers we need to prepare.
VDOT Fredericksburg: Know where you’re going before it starts snowing
Drivers urged to adjust travel now
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 67 hospitalized in region for COVID
Daily statistics show the positivity rate at 16.1
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID-19 numbers
Coronavirus remains active in the community, but the numbers are starting to go down
City of Fredericksburg & Fredericksburg City Schools plan for energy performance services contract:
Officials say it’s a significant step towards living Council’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2035
AUDIO: What’s going on with our weather around here? The Weather Channel looks ahead
The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling talks about what’s happening with our weather and the potential for ice this weekend
AUDIO: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Nicole Hinkle-Klaus and Shari Deneke talk about the programs and how to establish heart-healthy habits.
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