Governor Northam says starting April 1, indoor social gathering limits will increase to 50 people while outdoor gatherings can have up to 100 people.
WATCH: Governor Northam relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions
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LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the constant need for blood–and how this region has responded. Information on Sickle Cell and an effort to diversify the donor base.
Rappahannock Area Health District vaccination numbers
COVID vaccination numbers continue to increase in the area
DUI arrest in Stafford at railroad tracks in Widewater
Police say driver followed GPS directions and turned onto the tracks. Fortunately no train was involved.
Busy week for I-95 construction in the region
Multiple work zones are scheduled on I-95 this week.
WATCH: A year ago COVID changed everything/River Rock Outfitter
WATCH: The pandemic in 2020. The hopes for 2021. We talk with April Peterson at River Rock Outfitter in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Mary Washington House manager describes some of George Washington’s Rules of Civility
Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg Manager Michelle Hamilton helped celebrate International Courtesy Day on Sunday with a discussion of George Washington’s Rule of Civility.
Chatham Bridge work continues
Completion date set for this October
Governor announces new service to assist Virginia students applying for financial aid
Sets goal for every eligible student to complete FAFSA application
LISTEN: Town Talk/Cooking Autism
April Burch and and Andrea Wright talk about how Cooking Autism has grown and increased its reach to families. Info on the upcoming car raffle that will benefit Cooking Autism and three other area non-profits.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 21 hospitalized with COVID-19 around the region
No COVID deaths reported over the weekend
WATCH: Take a moment…
Take a moment to enjoy spring!
Simply one of the best Facebook posts you’ll see…..
From Fredericksburg Police: After working all day, the best thing to come home to is family. ❤️
Stafford Sheriff’s Office investigating Saturday night stabbings
Police say the incident happened in the parking lot of the 190 Garrisonville Road McDonalds about 9:09 on Saturday night.
Stolen truck pursuit leads to multiple charges in Stafford
The suspect is currently charged with felony eluding, assault on a law enforcement officer, felony hit and run, grand larceny, reckless driving, traffic light violations and passing on the double yellow.
WATCH: Drive Rappahanock Community Car Raffle to help four local groups
For $100 there’s a raffle to win a new Nissan Kicks SV from Pohanka Nissan. Proceeds from the rafle go to Cooking Autism, G3 Community Services, Micah Ministries and the Rappahannock Area YMCA
New boat engine cutoff switch law goes into effect April 1
Applies to boats less than 26 feet operating on plane or above displacement speed
National Weather Service reminder: The water is still very cold
The National Weather Service says while mild temperatures and sunny skies are expected the next few days, remember the area waterways remain chilly. Water temperatures are still in the 40s in most spots!
PHOTOS: Stepping up. Caroline Sheriff’s Office helps with a Habitat home in Lake Caroline
Building a better Caroline. Literally! The Caroline Sheriff’s Office pitches in and helps Habitat for Humanity of Caroline at one of five work sites around the county.
WATCH: Caroline Sheriff’s Office lends a hand in building a Habitat home
Looking for a good team building event? Consider Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County. The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has been helping with the building of a home in Lake Caroline. It’s one of five homes Habitat for Caroline is currently working on in the county.
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