Amy Sudbeck was a concerned mom and citizen. She didn’t like the way area law enforcement was being portrayed. It turned into the Back the Blue rally and is turning into the Back the First Responders Foundation
Several downtown businesses signed a card thanking Officer Monahan for going above and beyond to help keep peace, harmony and public safety in downtown Fredericksburg for the past few months.
Rappahannock Area Health District says 30 people are hospitalized
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County dedicates five new homes in Milford on Saturday. Habitat’s Jason Tickle with takes us around one of the homes.
State officials say the path of Laura is similar to Hurricane Camille in 1969. Forecasters say hurricanes not just a coastal concern in Virginia
The National Weather Service says it’s looking like the heaviest rain and storms will be Saturday afternoon and evening
The Monday event will feature a presentation of the problem of opioid addiction and a separate presentation on how to reverse opioid overdoses using naloxone. All will be held virtually on Zoom.
Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about protests and what’s next. We also talk about a transportation dispute with FAMPO and changes in transportation patterns
The National Weather Service says hotter and more humid today. Scattered thunderstorms are also expected this afternoon, some of which could be strong to severe.
Female leaders in the Fredericksburg area spoke at a rally on the steps of City Hall to mark the centennial of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote.
Wednesday is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. A ceremony took place on the steps of City Hall downtown.
Kelly Lewis is described as a white female, 5’5” tall, 130 pounds, with blond hair and brown eyes.
John Mahoney and Jason Tickle with an update. Five new hopes about to be dedicated. Ground breaking for five more.
The procession of women will begin at 10:45. They will march across Princess Anne Street dressed as 1919 Suffragettes who marched and lobbied for the amendment.
The annual event is part of a tradition that allows the business community to express its deep gratitude for the service of our community’s career and volunteer first responders.
Emotions were sometimes high as Caroline Supervisors heard comments on the Confederate statue on the lawn of the courthouse in Bowling Green. Supervisors voted unanimously to move the monument.
Caroline County Supervisors vote unanimously to move the monument to another location–and not on county land–in Caroline. A location decision will be made in 30 days. Removal could take 3-5 months.
Bryant Halstead with Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club talks about Davey’s Battle Brothers Ride on September 26th. Details on the ride.
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey talks about the training area law enforcement receives.
“With this NSF grant, we will be developing coursework in Geospatial Technologies and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, including an online drone pilot course and a course in UAS image analysis.”
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