Rappahannock Electric Cooperative reportes they have restored 90% of the outages. More than 200 line workers have been out tackling the remaining outages.
Home stretch for REC power outages
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National Weather Service says icy weather to the west
The National Weather Service says new Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for areas generally west of I-95 for light freezing rain or freezing drizzle.
PHOTOS: Northern Neck Electric Cooperative expects to have all power restored by Monday
Outages in Northumberland, Lancaster and Richmond counties
VDOT working to clear roads in the Fredericksburg District
Nearly 30 roads remain closed in the Fredericksburg District. Many of these roads are closed due to downed trees and branches entangled with power lines.
PHOTOS: REC working to restore power
REC crews, contractors, vegetation management team members and mutual aid crews continue to make repairs and restore service lost due to the ice storm.
REC still working on 6-thousand outages. Good progress made on Sunday
In some cases, member-owners will need to report their outage multiple times as the online system may indicate power has been restored when it is still out.
COVID delays, but fails to deter Fulbright Scholars
The pandemic has slowed many down. Two UMW grads are moving forward as Fulbright Scholars.
VDOT working with downed power lines and trees across roadways
Before starting a trip, motorists are advised to check 511Virginia for a real-time list of roads closed along their route.
REC working to restore power to about 15,000
Six crews from South Carolina – Black River Electric Cooperative, Newberry Electric Cooperative, and Palmetto Electric Cooperative are joining the REC workforce to assist in outage restoration midday today.
VDOT still dealing with some ice
Interstate 95 is clear, and primary and secondary roads across the region have mostly wet pavement.
2020 COVID-19 scams costly with more to come in 2021
Scammers will keep taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by preying on gullible people who are unaware of the possible dangers that lurk in a text or email.
Forecasters say in the short term, we’ll see only rain
The Weather Channel says early week expect rain. No ice
PHOTOS: An icy Saturday in Spotsy
An icy day around the region
Ice Warning lifted in region
The National Weather Service says Winter Storm & Ice Storm Warnings have been downgraded to Winter Weather Advisories for the potential for freezing drizzle overnight.
REC: Working on restoring power to 18,000
REC will work unitl 11pm and resume work with help from South Carolina workers on Sunday
VDOT: Ice downing trees
VDOT crews have cleared around 300 downed trees today districtwide.
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Ice storm expands to include DC
More ice expected overnight
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative working on outages
REC re-positioned crews and contractors last night from its Blue Ridge office to assist with outages in the Eastern portion of the state.
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