The endpoint of the Underground Railroad here.
Cleaning up a historical site downtown that many us didn’t know was historic
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Grafton Village resident victimized in the family emergency scam
Sheriff’s Office says attempt to verify the identity of the caller by asking questions that a stranger will not be able to answer.
Prince William County man wins $100,000 playing Powerball
Amit Broka says he may buy a new car
VRE takes additional steps to protect passenger health and safety
Commuter rail system employs new cleaning protocol, offers online social-distancing information tool
A new mural taking shape on Princess Anne Street at the Canal Quarter Arts building
There’s a new mural being created at 1512 Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg on the Canal Quarter Arts building.
COVID-19 numbers remain steady in the region.
King Geroge nearly 100 cases
Better Business Bureau guide to avoiding online car buying scams
BBB gives you a listing of what do do and what to ask for
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dr. Stern/Rappahannock Area Health District
Rappahannock Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about holding on until a vaccine is available for COVID-19 in about six months.
AUDIO: Tracy McPeck with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talks about curbside pickup (and more)
Other topics include summer reading, Music on the Steps, Virtual PAWS for reading and Virtual Inklings
Loriella Park Drive in Spotsy opens
The road has been closed since early May.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase by two in region
Local numbers of hospitalizations continue to be low
Six arrests in Stafford for cigarette smuggling
The Sheriff’s Office says 1,500 cartons and $37,000 in cash seized
VIDEO: City Police respond to 9-1-1 call
Fredericksburg Police spokeswoman Sarah Kirkpatrick
Town Talk: Fail Safe-ERA
Juanita Shanks and Pastor Phyllis Brantley discuss the work of Fail Safe-ERA to help families and prisoners with incarceration and what comes next. Topics include prisoners released early for COVID and the Center of Hope fundraiser.
ABC announces changes to store hours
Although a uniform opening time of noon will remain the same for all stores, individual store closing times will revert to normal, pre-pandemic closing times.
Chancellor High School holds retirement parade for retiring Principal Jackie Bass-Fortune
32 years at Chancellor High for “JBF”
Storms possible this afternoon
The National Weather Service says the region could see storms later today
AUDIO: City of Fredericksburg issues statement on 9-1-1 call during protests
Woman with child in car made 9-1-1 call.
Orange County Schools detail reopening plan
The plan is for school to begin August 10th. But the start of this school year is unlike any we’ve seen
Spotsylvania man in his 90’s is the 40th COVID-19 death in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District says hospitalizatons remain at 29
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