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AUDIO: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare OBGYN
Mary Washington Healthcare OBGYN Dr. Danielle Holmes.
Sunshine returns today…along with the wind
The National Weather Service says some lingering drizzle & patchy fog will continue through the early morning. Otherwise, a return of sunshine is expected later in the day along with breezy northwesterly winds as a cold front moves through.
VIDEO: Braswell calls on Board of Supervisors to provide more school funding
Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Baron Braswell calls on the Board of Supervisors to provide more funding for education. To date, he calls the county’s spending to be “woefully inadequate.”
VDOT says expect major I-95 delays in the Fredericksburg area tonight and tomorrow
I-95 southbound lane closures and intermittent, full traffic stops near Exit 133 (Route 17) in Stafford County are expected to cause significant travel delays
VIDEO: Dr. Baker praises “one heroic team” in Spotsylvania Schools
Some Spotsylvania students returned to school on Monday in a hybrid model. School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker became very emotional when talking to the School Board Monday night about the work of everyone
AUDIO: Town Talk/Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
Jordan Alpert and Cathleen Pessolano with Mental Health America of Fredericksburg preview the virtual Walk for Mental Wellness the week of Nov. 7. Besides walking, virtual programs planned every night
Reverse mortgage: loan in disguise?
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says a reverse mortgage loan is not free money. The homeowners or their heirs will eventually have to pay back the loan, usually by selling the home.
Disability Studies Course gains acceptance at UMW
As the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 30th year and October’s Disability Awareness Month shine a light on one of the country’s most underrepresented groups, so does a new UMW course
AUDIO: Town Talk-Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center
Brian Cann and Kim Lafontaine with the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center in Stafford talk about keeping the facility clean and members safe.
National Weather Service says we could see an inch or two of rain thru Monday
The National Weather Service says rain associated with Post-Tropical Cyclone Delta will overspread the area Sunday and continue into Monday morning. Heaviest rain on Sunday night.
Fredericksburg wins five awards for efforts during the Covid-19 emergency
The Virginia Municipal League Local Champion Awards recognized local governments for their efforts during the early days of the pandemic
Road work in the area next week
VDOT says all work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
VIDEO: Creating the table centerpieces for Downtown Affair To Go
A Downtown Affair..To Go! No eating at long table on Caroline Street this year. Centerpieces To Go–by Carolyn Helfrich, Bob Whittingham and Tom Rainey.
Area COVID-19 numbers
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly numbers
AUDIO: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Jennifer Shiflett and Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about contact tracing, keeping the workplace safe, Halloween and the importance of flu shots.
VIDEO: Congressman Wittman receives Guardian of Small Business Award
First District Congressman Rob Wittman received the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business at a ceremony at Fredericksburg Motor Sports in Stafford.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday in Stafford
It’s Saturday 9-3 at the City Shop Parking lot on Tyler Street
AUDIO: Tracy McPeck/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck talks about making an appointment and going to the library–starting Monday. We talk about Library Express along with youth and adult services events.
Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts-Souvenir
Patrick A’Hearn, Andrea Kahane and Carson Eubank preview “Souvenir” at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru November 8th.
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