Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd says computer scams have become an epidemic. He talks about ways you can fight back.
WATCH: Computer scams are running wild. Be prepared!
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WATCH: Senator Kaine pushes for more resources to protect Virginia families from Fentanyl
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine spoke during a U-S Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on “Countering Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking.” Senator Kaine asked Administration officials for more resources to address the crisis.
Downtown Greens offers ideas on what to feed ducks or geese
Like to feed Gary? Here are some ideas
PHOTOS: The tulips begin to emerge downtown
Nearly two months ago thousands of tulips were planted downtown. The tulips are coming up.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center
Brad Hatch and Price Jett talk about the history of Patawomeck Tribe in Virginia and the soon-to-open Museum and Cultural Center in South Stafford. patawomeckindiantribeofvirginia.org
PHOTO: Getting ready for growth in Thornburg
Construction begins to widen Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsylvania to four lanes.
WATCH: VDOT begins to widen Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsy
Construction has started to widen Mudd Tavern Road to four lanes between I-95 and Route 1 in Thornburg. VDOT says about 1,500 vehciles pass there each day.
Stolen chocolates leads to pursuit in Stafford
Store staff reported a female had been shoplifting. When confronted, she abandoned over $600 of merchandise and fled with three heart shaped boxes of candy.
Virginia’s spring fire season begins on Wednesday
The law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. if the fire is within 300 feet of woodlands, brush, or fields with dry grass or other flammable materials.
Suspected drunk driver causes accident involving Spotsy deputy
Police say injuries were minor
LISTEN: Dr Schatz/Damar Hamilin shows the importance of CPR training
Dr. Aaron Schatz with Mary Washington Cardiology says take a CPR class. YOU could save a life.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board takes no actions Monday night. Will return Wednesday
Board members Phelps and Gillespie wanted to return on Tuesday–until they were told the Board of Supervisors would be meeting the same time
WATCH: Spotsy citizens speak out against School Board proposed snack policy
The Spotsylvania School Board was told by nearly every speaker on Monday night not to adopt a proposed policy on donations of snacks to schools.
Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department mourns the loss of Travis Prien
“. As a member of the SVFD, his commitment to this department is immeasurable and the work he has done to better us all will live on”
Speed enforcement on Hospital Blvd. in Stafford on Monday afternoon
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says Deputies Martin, Motley and Russo wrote 19 tickets and towed away the car of one suspended driver.
Germanna Community College Community Conversation set for this Thursday
The topic is equity in higher education
PHOTOS: Honoring Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department Captain Travis Prien
Saturday night firefighters and friends from around the region attended a spaghetti dinner at Company 1 at the Courthouse to raise money for medical bills and other expenses.
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca and Ann Waters preview President’s Day at Ferry Farm–it’s 10-3. Celebrating George Washington’s 291st birthday. Ticket info kenmore.org
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
The Great Backyard Bird Count
This year the annual Great Backyard Bird Count takes place Feb. 17-20. Volunteers observe, count and compile their data
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