VDOT says everything is in place for the Chatham Bridge to reopen sometime in October. An update from the project manager.
WATCH: Chatham Bridge update
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Do you know about Virginia State Parks Trail Quest?
You are encouraged to explore one state park at a time!
WATCH: Ultimate safety on the Rappahannock
Life jackets–don’t leave the shore of the Rappahannock River without one! Three river experts talk about why you need to be wearing a Personal Flotation Device.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy with an update on new WiFi technology, next generation firewalls, low cost internet and Windows 11.
LISTEN: Andy Farmer-Virginia Energy Sense
Virginia Energy Sense is the Commonwealth’s energy education program that provides tools to educate and empower Virginians to get involved and lower the amount of electricity they use.
REC board elections open
Member-Owners urged to participate. Virtual meeting is August 11
LISTEN: Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia with warnings on Sneakfoot and Sweepstake scams
Barry Moore says the scams are coming at a fast pace these days
Riverfront Park expected to open by late summer in Fredericksburg
Riverfront Park’s play area and walkways are scheduled to open later this summer. The performance lawn and meadow area will open several months later.
PHOTOS: Starting today, King George Sheriff’s Office wearing black uniforms
Brown uniforms have started to be phased out around the region and state
UMW honors students earn early selection to Med School
Thanks to an agreement between UMW and the George Washington School of Medicine, UMW Honors students can earn early selection
UMW earns spot in top-selling ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022’
Fiske points out the strengths of UMW’s academic programs, emphasis on research and experiential learning, and study abroad and honors programs.
The Community Foundation announces over $150,000 in scholarships to local high school grads
The foundation manages over 40 scholarship funds on behalf of generous individuals and families that want to strengthen the greater Fredericksburg community.
FredNats sweep doubleheader
First doubleheader in FredNats Stadium history
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Penny Ann Moss, John Hollinger and Jim Lawson preview “Grumpy Old Men, the Musical,” at the Riverside. It’s the regional premier. July 21st – September 5th!
Fake events and phony tickets. Watch out!
BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports from people who either purchased fake tickets to real events or bought tickets to events that never materialized.
WATCH: Stafford first responders to keep close weekend watch on Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing the rest of the summer
Stafford Fire and Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office keeping a close weekend watch the rest of the summer on Historic Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing. The boad of supervisors gets an update from Chief Cardello and Captain Peters.
Another lopsided FredNats loss
14-2 loss Friday night. They’ll play two on Saturday night
LISTEN: Town Talk/Shakespeare on the Lawn @ Kenmore
Jessica Burger, Amy Durbin and Adrienne Carr preview “Much Ado About Nothing”/Shakespeare on the Lawn on July 10, 11, 17, 18. There are several other archaeology programs at Ferry Farm this summer too.
City Police charge man with 4th of July shooting
41-year old Tyrese Washington being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail
Groundbreaking for broadband project on the Northern Neck
Partnership will deliver universal internet access to region, connecting approximately 7,200 unserved locations
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