The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board says it’s about staffing. The closing is expected to last less than six months
Community Services Board to temporarily close the Sunshine Lady House
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It’s a boy!
A Stafford telecommunicator coached the father during the delivery.
Man charged with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl in Spotsy drug bust
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit conducted surveillance in the Partlow area this week
WATCH: Fredericksburg pastor giving sermon this weekend at one of MLK’s former churches
Pastor Aaron Dobynes of Shiloh Baptist Chuch Old Site in Fredericksburg will preach this Sunday at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Dobynes is a King scholar.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empower House-The Empty Bowl
Kathy Anderson talks about their domestic violence work and their 24 hour hotline: 540-373-9373. The Empty Bowl fundraiser is January 28th at LibertyTown Arts Workshop.
Germanna grad singled out in State of the Commonwealth talks about her love of nursing
Kaitlyn Niesent is a Stafford resident
Wanted NoVA man found in Spotsylvania
Police say 38-year Nigere Willingham faces numerous charges
Shots fired during child exchange in Stafford
Maryland man faces charges
WATCH: Youngkin talks taxes and tax cuts in his State of the Commonwealth speech
The governor said the people of Virginia are overtaxed. Youngkin says high taxes are impacting Virginia familis and the Commonwealth is losing economic development opportunities to nearby states.
WATCH: Governor Youngkin highlights Germanna grad in State of the Commonwealth
Governor Youngkin featured Germanna Community College nursing grad Kaitlyn Niesent from Stafford County in his State of the Commonwealth speech.
WATCH: Mike Sienkowski announces he’s running for Stafford Treasurer
There will be a June Republican primary in Stafford for Treasurer. Laura Rudy is retiring. Last month her newly appointed Chief Deputy Heather Mitchell announced she’s a candidate. Now, Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue Mike Sienkowski says he’s in the race.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Preview of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru March 5th. Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn and Director Robby Gonyo.
Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren nears
Robots dropped off at some area schools
WATCH: Murder Free Fredericksburg achieved in 2022
No homicides in Fredericksburg in 2022. City Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye in recent years has been talking about his goal of a murder free Fredericksburg.
Stafford Sheriff’s Office announces body-worn cameras
Deputies will begin wearing the cameras this week during their patrol shift and the rollout will continue for the next several months to equip all patrol deputies.
Shots fired in Caroline tied to feud that began at school
Sheriff Moser: “I ask parents to please keep a watchful eye on your children and talk with them about handling difficult or confrontational situations.”
Pump price spike stalls after the holidays
The recent surge in gas prices caused by frigid weather and robust holiday road travel may be ending. While the national average price rose daily starting on Christmas Eve, when it was $3.09, the steam may have run out as pump prices flattened and then fell by a penny...
LISTEN: Town Talk/City Councilman Matt Kelly
City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about Accessory Dwelling Units, the need to look to increase composting and the pressures facing small cities.
Phelps elected Spotsy School Board chair
Phelps elected on a 4-3 vote
Route 3 westbound ramp to close in the Ferry Farm area of Stafford overnight this week
Traffic will detour 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly this week for crews to repair joints on the ramp
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