The annual summer archaeological excavation at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford unearthed two tobacco pipe bowls–one of them complete.
WATCH: Finding an intact pipe bowl at Ferry Farm
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Undercover investigation leads to arrest in Caroline
A 9mm handgun, digital weight scales, an electronic money counter, and approximately $8400.00 worth of suspected cocaine were found during the search warrants
Three arrested in King George drug raid
Sheriff’s Office says Fairview Beach investigation came after numerous complaints
WATCH: Warner says getting a passport can take months
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says to plan ahead if you’re thinking about overseas travel. Warner says trying get a passport post-COVID has been a disaster.
WATCH: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Outreach Coordinator Christina Merideth and Executive Director Cathleen Pessolano talk about the outreach to families with pediatric cancer. Preview of the Stardust Ball and golf tournament in September. There’s also a need for volunteers.
LISTEN: Home Run Derby X coming to Fredericksburg
We talk with Jonny Gomes. Ticket info–Go to frednats.com Click Events
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Justin Thacker, Allie Names, Von Young and Jacky Dorado talk about the SPCA’s 80th Birthday Bash on the 22nd. An update on the need for more people to foster pets.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works
Christian Kessinger, Julie Mitchell and Ann Kloeckner: Talk about a housing guide and evictions, domestic violence, divorce, custody and protection orders.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye
Vice-Mayor Frye talks about the increase in youth violence in Fredericksburg. Councilman Frye also discusses telling the complete telling of history in the City.
WATCH: City Council hears plans to keep schools safe
City Manager Tim Baroody says he and School Superintendent Marci Catlett talk daily about safety
WATCH: On site as a SAWs Virginia ramp is built
Volunteers with SAWs (Servants at Work) Virginia are buidling ramps for those that cannot afford one in the Fredericksburg area. We watched the process taking place in Caroline County.
PHOTOS: SAWs-Virginia @ work in Ruther Glen
SAWs-Virginia. (Servants at Work)–Building a ramp last weekend at the home of an 80-year old disabled veteran in Ruther Glen. Volunteers build ramps for people of all ages who cannot afford one.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
“42nd Street” at Riverside July 19th thru September 10th. Chris Sanders and Andrea McArdle (the original Annie on Broadway). Both say the entire production is Broadway worthy. riversidedt.com
WATCH: “There’s something happening in our community that’s not good.”
An emotional Vice-Mayor Frye talks about an increase in youth crime. “This is the first time I feel like I haven’t had an answer to try to help with some issues.” He’s asking anyone with ideas to come forward.
LISTEN: Town Talk/FredNats Sunshine Baseball League
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the opening of the Sunshine Baseball season. We also talk about trends in the MLB season.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank’s Summer Feeding needs your help
Curtis Dickerson says there are ways you can help. Helping box food for grab-and-go sites and being available to be at summer feeding sites a few hours every week. Video has info along with fredfood.org
WATCH: Volunteers needed for the Point in Time Count on July 27th
The homeless census needs volunteers and backpacks. Here’s how you can get involved. fredericksburgcoc.org
PHOTOS: Hunting Run, Spotsylvania
You don’t have to go far to find quiet and scenic condtions. Hunting Run, Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Opening Saturday for the FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Just the way summer was intended to be. Games all day at Sunshine Ballpark in Fredericksburg. Opening Day!
Murder info reward money increased in Fredericksburg
$10,000 now being offered for details leading to an arrest and conviction
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