UMW statewide survey finds President Trump behind all the main Democratic contenders in the Commonwealth
UMW survey shows President Trump trailing in Virginia
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State approves new historical marker for Stafford
State approves twelve new historical highway makers including one in Stafford for artist Palmer Haydon from Widewater
Two state committee appointments for city school board member
Jannan Holmes to begin work on two state committees
Day(s) of Action 2019
VIDEO: Rappahannock United Way Day of Action 2019. Businesses in the region come together to help non-profits.
Car wash for a cause
VIDEO: This Saturday, the two Rio Car Wash locations in the Fredericksburg (Sebring Drive in Stafford and Massaponax in Spotsylvania) will donate all their sales from 8-4 to the domestic violence work of Empowerhouse.
A state tax refund might be coming your way
If you filed your Virginia individual income tax by July 1, 2019, you could soon see a Tax Relief Refund check in your mailbox! Get more information on how much you could receive and what factors could reduce your refund
Benton unsuccessfully tries to keep solar opponents from Spotsy staff
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisor Greg Benton was unsuccessful in an attempt to prohibit some residents from Fawn Lake from contacting county staff about the S-Power project.
Town Talk- Caroline County Habitat for Humanity
AUDIO: Caroline County Habitat for Humanity holds a groundbreaking this Saturday for five USDA Mutual Self Help Program homes in Milford. We talk about the program. Who can qualify for future builds and the need for volunteers.
Massaponax High School announcer receives national award
Matt Kreitz has been the announcer at Ponax for 17 years
Library hosts Strong Men and Women in Virginia exhibition and reception
Traveling exhibit making a stop in Fredericksburg. Features former Mayor Davies
VDOT: I-95 southbound traffic shift on Thursday
All I-95 southbound lanes will be shifted several feet toward the median near Exit 133/Route 17 for the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project
Councilman Frye makes his case for the gun give back in the city
VIDEO: Following a fatal Fredericksburg shooting, City Councilman Chuck Frye talked about the no-questions-asked gun give back program in the city.
Murder investigation in Fredericksburg
34-year old Spotsylvania man found dead from multiple gunshots
Town Talk: Scarecrows are Coming
AUDIO: Fall in downtown Fredericksburg. “Scarecrows are Coming.” John Coker, Officer Purdue and Jodie Vaughn.
Spanberger calls for new investigation of President Trump
An area Congresswomen is joining six other freshman Democrats in calling for a new investigation of President Trump. 7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger signed off on a Washington Post column published late Monday that claims the President allegedly used security assistance dollars for his own personal gain while pressuring a foreign country.
Stafford Sheriff’s Office apprehends meth dealer
Long-term investigation nets meth, firearms and cash
Parks and Rec survey in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Parks, Rec and Events is asking city residents to take an online survey about parks and facilities.
Art Attack in downtown Fredericksburg
VIDEO: Art Attack in downtown Fredericksburg. Taking art from the studio (or your home) and into the streets.
It’s fall. But it won’t feel like it today
The National Weather Service says it’s unusually hot for this time of year.
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory LIFTED for Lake Anna State Park
Lifting the advisory means swimming can take place at Lake Anna in Spotsy, Orange and Louisa
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