A suspect was arrested last week for driving under the influence after Stafford deputies found him slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at a Wawa in south Stafford

VIDEO: Fredericksburg School Superintendent David Melton’s proposed budget calls for more teachers and a teacher pay increase. Melton says it’s the most he’s ever requested. Here’s the presentation:

VIDEO: A local hospital, the American Heart Association and a downtown women’s clothing store are teaming up to teach women about heart health.

VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors delay a decision for 60 days on whether to repeal tax breaks for the developer of the Aquia Town Center. In public comment, residents pleaded with the board not to rescind the agreement.

The Missions Pastor at Stafford Crossing Community opened the House in prayer on Tuesday

The Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual scholarship program will be awarding (2) separate $500 scholarships to each of the (5) high schools within the county and (2) separate $500 scholarships to private high school programs to promote the education of Spotsylvania County students and give financial support to those attending a two or four-year college, a visual or performing arts school, or a vocational/technical school.

It won’t last and spring isn’t around the corner–but enjoy temperatures in the 70’s on Tuesday

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect behind a pursuit that occurred over the weekend following a traffic stop.

The Fredericksburg School Board approved expanding Lafayette Upper Elementary to help relieve overcrowding at Hugh Mercer Elementary. A report says that would allow the re-location of the second grade from Hugh Mercer to Lafayette. Work would begin July 1 and be completed for the 2020-2021 school year. School Board member Katie Pomeroy voted no.

Fredericksburg Police report the theft of a vehicle. It happened early Saturday morning in the 100 block of Farrell Lane. State Police released an educational video last week on this very situation

VDOT will have a mobile operation on Interstate 95 southbound in Caroline County this week to replace the reflective lens on the raised pavement markers. 

Big contrast in temperatures this week. The National Weather Service says we’ll feel high temps in the 60’s and 70’s this week!

The Polar Bear Plunge in Caroline County on Saturday at Lake Land’Or raised money for non-profits in the county.

Area 11 Special Olympic Athletes joined others from around the state on Saturday in the annual Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach. Special Olympics Virginia raised over one million dollars.

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region will award more than $140,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors this spring.

VIRGINIA BEACH: Thousands will jump in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday afternoon for Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge. We caught up with some Fredericksburg area athletes Friday night…

Dustin Moore lives in Fredericksburg. Fairfax Police say he initiated contact online with a person he thought was a child.

The National Weather Service says parts of NoVA could see some snow Friday morning. Little to no accumulation here