National Weather Service says storm will be gone by noon tomorrow
Winter Storm Warning for region. 4-6 inches possible tomorrow
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VIDEO: Governor wants schools to start offering in-person instruction by March 15
It’s not a mandate, but an expectation.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports four more COVID-19 deaths
281 new COVID cases reported
VIDEO: Senator Warner–Changes must be made with the Postal Service. Beginning at the top
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says it’s time for the postmaster general to go. Warner says what’s happened to the Postal Service is unacceptable. Warner held a Q and A with state reporters.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Allison Balmes-John and Katina Howard with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about signing up for the vaccine and how the Health District and community partners assist those who must isolate or quarantine.
VIDEO: Mary Washington Healthcare visitation rules eased
Mary Washington Healthcare will make changes to its visitation policy beginning on noon on Friday. Chief Nursing Officer Eileen Dohmann told a Town Hall on Thursday that one visitor will be allowed from noon to 8.
VIDEO: MWHC says COVID numbers in the region on the decline
Mary Washington Healthcare officials say COVID-19 numbers locally are on the decline. The curve is flattening.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports over 20-thousand COVID cases in region
One new death. 81 hospitalized.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Mental health & schools in a pandemic
Spotsylvania Schools Social Workers Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan talk about mental health issues tied to schools and the pandemic.
VIDEO: Stafford Senator votes no on abolishing the Virginia death penalty
The Virginia Senate voted to abolish the death penalty. Among those voting no, Stafford Senator Richard Stuart
VIDEO: Spotsy special education students to return to the classroom on February 9th
The Spotsylvania School Board voted unanimously to send special education students back to the classroom on February 9th. Transportation will be available starting the 11th. School Board member Baron Braswell admitted he made a mistake in recommending low incidence students learn at home.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board votes to return to hybrid education February 22
Back to school in Spotsylvania. The vote last night was unanimous. The board previously voted to return March 1.
VIDEO: Senator Kaine talks about the emotional, financial and health impacts of COVID-19
On the Senate floor, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine shared stories of Virginians impacted by COVID-19. Senator Kaine favors going big on COVID relief.
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID-19 numbers
AUDIO: Town Talk/George Washington Foundation
Jessica Burger, Mara Kaktins and Dave Muraca talk about George Washington’s birthday celebration at Ferry Farm on the 15th. Also discussion on what’s being discovered at Ferry Farm
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 80 hospitalized with COVID-19
Nearly 140 new cases
Body found in Spotsylvania. County teen charged
19-year old Brennan Thomas charged. The investigation continues
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors unanimously vote to oppose Delegate Josh Cole transportation bill
Stafford Supervisors pushed back hard in opposition to a transportation bill introduced in the General Assembly by Delegate Josh Cole.
VDOT crews to again treat roads overnight
VDOT advises drivers to use caution and plan for extra travel time with the potential of icy conditions overnight through early Wednesday,
Rappahannock Area Health District reports four COVID-19 deaths
172 people have died in the region from COVID since last year
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