Fourteen organizations were awarded amounts ranging from $10,193 to $59,200. The grants were based upon the size and demonstrated needs of each organization.
Stafford CARES Act funding awarded to assist nonprofits
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Severe afternoon storms possible today
Morning showers or storms possible. But the National Weather Service says the real show is likely later this afternoon around much of the region and Southern Maryland.
Storm hits some areas, misses others
Not everyone received rain Monday afternoon/evening. Five Mile Fork in Spotsylvania seemed to be right on the line.
Stafford K-9 Titan catches fleeing suspected car thief
The deputy gave commands for the suspect to crawl out and lay on his stomach, but the suspect chose to flee up the stairs of the hotel. K-9 Titan was released and quickly apprehended the suspect on the stairwell.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 30 COVID-19 hospitalizations
Health District says the percent positivity is 7.1%. Under 10 is considered good
Better Business Bureau: Beware–Scammers might pose as Census takers
Ask to see their ID Badge. Census takers must present a field badge that includes a photograph of themselves, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
2020 Census takers are visiting Fredericksburg households
Census takers will display a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. They may also carry Census Bureau bags and other items with the Census logo.
VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District
Aug. 23-29, 2020–All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
UMW alumna lands national VP position to support teachers
Princess Moss was a Mary Washington music major when she began her nearly four decades of service with NEA, becoming a student member of the affiliated Virginia Education Association (VEA), of which she later served two terms as president.
AUDIO: Better Business Bureau issues report to aid businesses in this time of COVID
The Better Business Bureau has released a report for businesses in this time of economic uncertainty and chaos called “Thriving Amidst Chaos.” We talked about it Barry Moore of the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia.
REC launches battery storage project in Spotsy
Construction is expected to begin this fall, with full operation starting in early 2021.
Stafford and Louisa students selected to serve on traffic safety Youth Advisory Council
Nicholas Futrell and Taylor Sherry selected
Park Service to alter exit from Lee Drive to Lafayette Blvd.
Change on Lee Drive and Lafayette Blvd. to take place about mid-September
Need a virtual learning tutor?
Asking friends and family if they have any recommendations is a great place to start. You can also ask your child’s favorite in-school teacher or other school employees for referrals.
Flashing chevrons installed on I-95 ramps in Woodbridge and Springfield
Innovative safety improvements along ramps at Route 123 and Route 644 interchanges in NoVA
Rappahannock Area Health District reviews COVID-19 during the past week
Each week the Health District is now putting together coronavirus statistics each week
VIDEO: Closing statements. Rashid and Wittman state their case
Republican Rob Wittman and Democrat Qasim Rashid held the first of two scheduled debates
Region passes over 4-thousand COVID-19 cases
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 38 people hospitalized
AUDIO: Town Talk: Lori Myers/Alzheimer’s Association
Lori Myers with the Fredericksburg Alzheimer’s Association office talks about local services available in these COVID-19 times. Previewing the 2020 Walk on October 10th.
Former Stafford resident–now in California–charged with 2017 rape
Stafford Sheriff’s Office says if there are other victims, they should come forward
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