Bowls and soup on a cold night to raise money for victims of domestic violence. Big turnout at the Elks Lodge on Tidewater Trail for the annual Empowerhouse event.

Stafford Extension Agent Guy Mussey told the 2019 Seed Swap that controlling moles in your yard is time consuming and often not successful

The Extension Master Gardeners of the Central Rappahannock Area held their third annual Seed Swap (and anything else gardening) Saturday in Stafford. Lots of talking about spring and special speakers.

The Empowerhouse event, “The Empty Bowl,” is about raising money to help victims of domestic violence and taking home a pottery bowl. Fredericksburg area potters provide 400+ bowls each year…

Fredericksburg Academy art students have a strong showing in a national contest

The bill would end the suspension of driver’s licenses of people with unpaid court fines and costs. Spotsylvania Senator Bryce Reeves spoke in favor of the bill, Stafford’s Richard Stuart also voted yes. The bill goes to the House

The Virginia Senate passed a bill that would allow guns in places of worship. The bill now has to pass the House, but is likely to be vetoed by Governor Northam. Spotsylvania Senator Bryce Reeves and Stafford Senator Richard Stuart voted yes. Here’s the full debate

One death in a head on collision in Stafford in the area of Shelton Shop and Winding Creek Roads

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck with some ideas on how to read more…and get more out of our day

Times are tough for those impacted by the partial government shutdown. Rappahannock United Way wants the community to know about the ALICE fund and how it’s helping the region.

Range testing Monday and Tuesday could mean loud noise around Dahlgren

The state parks director says the program introduces people to nature in a whole new way.

Lots of ooohs and ahhhhs as Stafford Supervisors present a proclamation to the first baby born in the county in 2019

City Council votes to delay payment for all supplemental personal property tax bills. Those bills are now due Feb. 28. Council will consider February 12th an ordinance to drop late payment penalties on utility bills during the furlough.

DUI arrest in North Stafford after vehicle hits a building and boulder

A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of the area from this evening through Thursday afternoon. Heaviest rain is expected overnight into early Thursday, with 1-1.5″ possible

REC is offering one-time $1,000 scholarships to current college students, current high school seniors and students applying to or enrolled in a trade school.

Delegate Margaret Ransone speaks on the floor of the House of Delegates in Richmond

The National Weather Service says light freezing possible until about noon

You’ll notice some changes when you get your car inspected this year