‘It’s not N95 or bust’
Virginia Tech researcher finds three-layer cloth masks are 74% effective at protecting mask wearers, others
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VIDEO: Fredericksburg Salvation Army ready to organize gifts for 15-hundred + area kids
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army’s Toyland is getting ready to begin receiving gifts. Angel Trees with names are at Walmart, Giant and the Salvation main office on Lafayette Blvd.
Stafford Fire and Rescue rakes leaves for man in need
Fire and Rescue called after patient fell while raking leaves
House cleaners charged in the theft of wedding rings in Stafford
The victim reported she hired a cleaning company to clean her residence on November 12. She later realized a tote bag had been stolen.
VIDEO: MWHC’s Dr. McDermott: “We’ve let our guard down”
Mary Washington Healthcare’s Mike McDermott says COVID-19 numbers are on the rise partly because we’ve let our guard down. During a Mary Washington Town Hall, discussion on how to flatten the curve–possibly for the last time since there’s a vaccine on the horizon.
VIDEO: Mary Washington Healthcare officials alarmed over rising COVID-19 numbers in region
In the early days of the pandemic we frequently heard the words, “flatten the curve.” It’s back.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission’s Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care with an update on Keys for Christmas and other efforts to help the homeless in the area.
VIDEO: Dr. Bonds: Masks work
Rappahahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Denise Bonds says masks can protect you and save others.
Attempted robbery at 7-11 on Route 3 in Orange County
The Sherriff’s Office says a man entered the 7-11 at the intersection of Rt. 3 & Rt. 20 and attempted to rob the clerk by demanding cash
MWHC COVID-19 Town Hall Monday night on Facebook Live
COVID-19 cases are surging in Virginia and the situation in our community is serious. Tune on November 23, at 6:00 to the Mary Washington Healthcare Facebook page for a live town hall with MWHC clinical experts.
VIDEO: Area Health District Acting Director says herd immunity is not a COVID-19 option
Herd immunity. What if we just let everyone get sick. The response from Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Denise Bonds.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center
Brian Cann and Kim LaFontaine with the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center in Stafford talk about what they’re doing to keep the facility safe. We also preview the Frosty 3 Miler.
Keeping riders safe on VRE
These measures include an enhanced cleaning regimen, installing social-distancing decals and hand-sanitizer dispensers on rail cars and platforms, and a facial covering requirement.
Are “knock offs” beating you down?
Counterfeit goods can mimic original merchandise, right down to the trademarked logo, though made with inferior materials and workmanship
VIDEO: It’s a virtual Turkey Trot!
The Rappahnnock YMCA Turkey Trot will look a lot different this year. But it does take place, virtually.
AUDIO: Central Rappahannock Regional Library/Joy McIntire
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Branch Services Coordinator Joy McIntire talks about changes with Library Express, meeting and study rooms and the importance of Friends of the Library.
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID-19 numbers
Each week the area health district puts together coronavirus cases for each locality
VIDEO: Senator Kaine says the Trump Administration must start sharing vaccine info with President-elect Biden
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine says the Trump Administration’s refusal to share information and work with President-elect Biden on COVID-19 vaccine information could have deadly consequences.
City Police partners with Virginia Clean Cities
Officials say this places City Police on a path toward converting their fleet to cleaner vehicles.
AUDIO: Rappahannock Area Health District/COVID & Turkey
Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Denise Bonds talks about Thanksgiving in COVID-19 times and looking ahead to a vaccine. Eileen Sousa talks about safely cooking a turkey.
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