Governor Northam says beaches may reopen if they follow the Virginia Beach guidelines
Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing open today in Stafford
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Governor says businesses can say “no mask no service”
VIDEO: Governor Northam explains how a business can refuse service to customer who refuses to wear a mask
MWHC’s McDermott: It’s a new different instead of a new normal
VIDEO: Mary Washington Healthcare held another virtual Town Hall on Thursday night. MWHC President and CEO Mike McDermott says he prefers to talk about the “new different” instead of the “new normal.”
17th COVID-19 death reported locally
No word from the Health District on where the death occurred. The State Health Department says data shows the percent of positive results are continuing a decline.
Town Talk: Dr. Scott Baker
AUDIO: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks challenges facing schools during the pandemic, how the school year end, graduation, and moving forward.
Rappahannock Area Health District: Benefits of wearing a face covering
Wearing a mask in public places goes into effect on Friday in Virginia
Afternoon storms possible today
The National Weather Service says we could see some breaks in clouds this afternoon, which could allow for some thunderstorms to develop. A few of these could become severe, with isolated damaging winds gusts being the main threat.
Injured Bald Eagle rescued by Stafford Sheriff’s Office
Injured Eagle found on the railroad tracks in Widewater
Baroody: City still has a bright future but must do less now to establish strong footing
VIDEO: A hard look at the next six months locally. As Fredericksburg City Council considers a new budget, the city’s budget manager and city manager offer short term scenarios that include the word recession.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase by one
32 hospitalized in the region
Off: Heritage Festival and Stars and Stripes
The coronavirus pandemic claims more events.
Prince William Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy running for Governor
VIDEO: Jennifer Carroll Foy represents Eastern Prince William and North Stafford in the General Assembly. She’s seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.
Virginia ABC providing curbside pickup for online orders in 370 stores
After placing an online order, customers can opt for contactless pickup of spirits, Virginia wines and mixers from ABC stores the same day the order is placed
Virginians must wear masks in businesses and public buildings beginning this Friday
VIDEO: Enforcement from the State Health Department. Governor gave no deatils about the agency’s authority.
105 new COVID-19 cases in Rappahannock Area Health District
The Rappahannock Area Health District reports no change from Monday in hospitalizations
Local small business owners join together to honor Stafford seniors
AUDIO: Neesa Hart talks about distributing signs for seniors in Stafford
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works/Ann Kloeckner
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Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault: Christina Berben
AUDIO: Christina Berben with RCASA talks about the fear and danger for many victims of domestic violence in these pandemic days
A walk to remember on Memorial Day in Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: A walk like none other on Memorial Day downtown.
We look back: Memorial Day 2015
VIDEO: Fredericksburg and Spotyslvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennesy talks aout sacrifice and remembering.
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