Southbound lane is closed near Roseland Road for approximately three months for the Nice/Middleton Bridge replacement project
Route 301 lane closure near Nice/Middleton Bridge underway in King George
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COVID hospitalizations under 40 in the region
Two COVID deaths reported
WATCH: Big crowd speaks out against Spotsy School Board members Twigg and Abuismail over book burning
Parents, librarians and students spoke out against the conduct of School Board members Kirk Twigg and Rabih Abuismail at meetings and their comments supporting the burning of books.
WATCH: Spotsylvania School Board rescinds vote to remove sexually explicit books from school libraries
(Twigg/Abuismail no) The school board attorney said the vote was unconstitutional. School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker says that entire policy is being reviewed.
40 hospitalized with COVID in the region
No COVID deaths over the weekend
Illuminate Light Show free thru Thursday for military and frontline workers
Illuminate Light Show at Meadow Event Park taking place thru January 2nd at the Meadow Event Park
Central Park Community Vaccination Center providing shots for adults and children
Approximately 250 appointments will be available for 5 to 11 year olds each day at the Central Park CVC.
Road work in the area this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
LISTEN: Town Talk/Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg
Karen Estes talks about aging and Assisted Living. Signs that it’s time to think about Assisted Living and why move before the holidays?
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army Kettles are out until Christmas Eve
Captain Williams talks to us about the goal this year and what your donations fund all year long.
Child struggling in school? Tips on hiring a tutor
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Make sure to talk about availability – when is the tutor free and how flexible are they?
Cold weather homeless shelter opens Wednesday
Homeless will stay in local motels
John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon receives double gold medal, named Best of Class Single Barrel Bourbon Up to 10 Years
The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition Judges Award Medals to Seven Brands Produced at A. Smith Bowman Distillery
PHOTOS: Urban Trailride in Fredericksburg
Annual event downtown remembers longtime City Police Officer Jim Shelhorse
WATCH: James Shelhorse Memorial Fredericksburg Urban Trailride
Jim Shelhorse founded the mounted patrol unit for Fredericksburg Police. They were recognized as an award winning mounted patrol.
Hottest toys of the season…BEWARE of SCAMS!
BBB says only buy toys from reputable stores and websites.
Fall foliage report from Virginia State Parks
You can still see peak foliage in the central Virginia region, while the western parks are fading past peak colors.
PHOTOS: King George defeats Chancellor in playoff quarterfinal
King George High School defeated Chancellor High School with a score of 21–7 in the Region 4B football quarterfinal on Friday night, November 13, 2021. (Photos by Bill Blevins) Click to view the slideshow: [gallery...
Wide majority of Mary Washington COVID patients remain unvaccinated
Fewer hospitalizations, but wide majority of those needing care have not been vaccinated
LISTEN: Town Talk/Meet Me in St. Louis
Jackson and Allie talk about “Meet Me in St. Louis,” at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford thru December 31
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