State Police say speed is considered a factor
13 year old dies in King George crash
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Three Stafford teens charged in break-in at Ol’ Passapatanzy Store in King George
Charges came after extensive investigation.
FOR receives $810,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
FOR says the funding helps continue efforts to reduce pollution in the Rappahannock. FOR says they’ll continue to with partners to continue to install riparian buffers, livestock exclusion fencing, living shorelines, restore oyster reefs and plant trees.
Town Talk: ArchaeoFest @ Ferry Farm
AUDIO: There’s a Reconstructive and Experimental Archaeology Conference Conference Friday at UMW and ArchaeoFest Saturday at George Washington’s Ferry Farm in Stafford.
More rain today
The National Weather Service says a cold front will bring showers to the region today, with most of the rain expected this afternoon.
Full traffic stops on Route 17 extended for two more weeks
All Route 17 traffic will be stopped in 30-minute intervals at the I-95 interchange in Stafford County between midnight and 3 a.m. for bridge demolition
Spotsy man charged with serving alcohol to minors
The Sheriff’s Office says teens ages 14-16 left the party on South Woods Drive heavily intoxicated
Spotsy homeowner calls authorities during break-in
Spotsy homeowner alert authorities on Sunday that someone was breaking into their home
Town Talk: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness
AUDIO: Preview Spotsylvania County Schools Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness this weekend.
New OmniRide Route in Stafford
OmniRide offering Express bus routes from the Staffordboro Commuter Lot to L’Enfant Plaza and the Pentagon.
All Business: River Rock Outfitter
The All Business podcast travels to Sophia Street for a conversation with April Peterson about River Rock Outfitter’s move to William Street downtown
Stafford Fire & Rescue: Focusing on prevention
VIDEO: Stafford County Fire and Rescue held a number of Open Houses on Saturday for the community. It’s one of many opportunities fire officials provide on keeping your family safe.
A cancer success story: North Stafford High senior Tomas Nichols
VIDEO: North Stafford senior Tomas Nichols has literally grown up with Light the Night–the annual Leukemia and Lymphomas Society event. His story is inspirational. His fundraising relentless.
8,000 and counting! Tree Fredericksburg continues its mission
PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg volunteers were out early Saturday planting in Old Mill Park and along the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail.
Town Talk: Rappahannock Area Health District
AUDIO: Rappahannock Area Health District Epidemiologist Nicole Sullivan and Health District Director Dr. Brooke Rossheim talk about how they monitor sickness and disease in the region.
Sunday Rainday
The National Weather Service says associated with the remnants of Nestor will impact us today. The rain will linger much of the day before moving away late this afternoon and this evening.
On the Field: The JM Band
VIDEO: Part of the James Monroe High School halftime show at Maury Stadium in downtown Fredericksburg
VRE looking for new CEO
Press release announces that the VRE Operations Board and CEO Doug Allen have agreed to part ways
UMW offering digital security programs
UMW says in a release that registration has opened for a new cybersecurity certification program
VDOT: Expect Route 1 delays at the Falmouth Bridge next week
Routine bridge inspection will be underway with lane closures at the Rappahannock River Monday thru Thursday
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