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VIDEO: Thanking area officers: Stafford
Back the First Responders Foundation Law Enforcement Appreciation Drive Thru at the Stafford Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: Thanking area officers: Spotsylvania
The Back the First Responders Foundation held a Law Enforcement Appreciation Drive Thru at police agencies in the region on Saturday. No speeches. No rallies. Just dropping off some thank-you gifts. Here’s Spotsylvania.
The Back the First Responders Foundation held a Law Enforcement Appreciation Drive Thru at police agencies in the region on Saturday. No speeches. No rallies. Just dropping off some thank-you gifts.
PHOTOS: Thank a Police Officer Day marked in the region by the Back the First Responders Foundation
To mark the day, a Law Enforcement Appreciation Drive Thru held to thank police in Stafford, City Police, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, King George and area State Police. Treats and appreciation distributed.
Virginia Department of Forestry Seeks Acorns/Nuts from Virginia Landowners
Each year, the state department of forestry asks the public from across the state to collect and donate nuts of select species to be planted at the state nursery.
COVID-19 in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District compiles coronavirus numbers each week to determine trends in each locality
Stafford ready to open final CARES Act grants for county businesses
Applications reopen Monday, September 21 and close on Monday, September 28
Stafford woman charged in 2019 death of an infant
A 57-year old Stafford woman faces charges of felony murder, involuntary manslaughter and child neglect in the death of an infant last year. Last November 12th the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and Fire and Rescue Department responded to an address on Spinnaker Way...
AUDIO: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Patrick A’Hearn with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts previews the upcoming production Souvenir. We also talk about the safety procedures in place.
Arrest in Stafford hit-and-run
A collision occurred between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Rav4 on Route 1 on August 20th
VIDEO: Summer Garden at Downtown Greens a success. Now, on to fall!
The Summer Garden at Downtown Greens was a great success and help to many in the community. Now, it’s on to the fall! And plans are in place.
Cooler weather begins today!
The National Weather Service says while today will be a bit below normal temperature-wise, it will be the warmest day until the middle of next week as chilly Canadian air advances across the region.
Two arrested in King George on drug charges
Man stopped in King George for driving with a revoked license turns into drug charges
Region passes five thousand COVID-19 cases
Rappahannock Area Health District says 69 people have died
Drive-by shooting in Fredericksburg. One teen killed, another injured
Sarah Morris with City Police says they received multiple calls of gunfire in the area. Officers found two victims with gunshot wounds.
Spotsylvania teen charged with abduction
Police say 17-year old Spotsylvania girl was forcibly removed from Valero Store across from the Stafford Courthouse. An Amber Alert was issued
AUDIO: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center & the Save Jane project
Latoya Lyburn and Elizabeth McNally talk about the work of Safe Harbor and preview the Save Jane event on October 2nd at Market Square.
Rain returns today. National Weather Service says it’s tied to Sally
The National Weather Service says wet weather returns today and continues into portions of Friday as the remnants of Sally pass to the south.
VIDEO: Rio Car Wash giving 100% of sales this Saturday to Empowerhouse
This Saturday from 8-4 Rio Car Wash in Stafford (Route 17-Sebring Drive) and Spotsylvania (Cosner’s Corner-Route 1) gives all sales to Empowerhouse and their work with victims of domestic violence.
AUDIO: Town Talk-John Holden/Stafford CARES Act
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford Business grants. The grant application window opens on September 21st. It closes September 28th at 4pm.
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