Testing available in the Stafford Hospital parking lot 4-7 on every Wednesday this month
Rappahannock Area Health District offering free drive-thru COVID testing every Wednesday this month
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Daughter charged with mother’s murder in Spotsy
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office says they do not yet have a motive for the killing
VIDEO: Stafford begins to talk about leaving Central Rappahannock Regional Library system
Stafford Supervisors want changes to their contract with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Supervisors also want to look at the possibility of leaving the system and going on their own.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Legal Aid Works
Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about the utility shutoff moratorium and the CDC eviction moratorium.
VIDEO: City School Board praises the work of teachers during pandemic
Fredericksburg School Board members talk about the difficult decisions involved in a return to school–and the heroic work of many teachers.
VIDEO: Dr. Catlett proposes hybrid plan for City Schools to begin in January
Fredericksburg School Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett laid out a return to school plan to the City School Board on Monday.
Make your front porch amazing while helping adults with disabilities
Proceeds from the sale will benefit RAAI’s day support program for adults with developmental disabilities. The program helps participants learn new skills, develop friendships and explore their community.
VIDEO: New traffic pattern coming to Exit 133/Route 17
Starting Monday, Oct. 5, temporary traffic signals on Rt. 17 near I-95 in Stafford will go into flash mode.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust President Tom VanWinkle and V-P Chris Mackowski talk about the work of saving local Civil War battlefields
VDOT: Watch for I-95 lane closures this week
The Fredericksburg VDOT office says there will be frequent overnight delays this week.
PHOTOS: The history of baseball in Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Baseball History Wall at the FredNats stadium.
VIDEO: FredNats unveil new history wall at stadium
The history wall is behind the batter’s eye at the ball park. It’s the first stage of a five-year project that tells the region’s baseball history along with providing opportunities to students.
PHOTOS: Cooking Autism’s Race Toward Autism Acceptance and Festival
Big turnout Sunday morning for Cooking Autism’s Race Toward Autism Acceptance and Festival at Old Mill Park. Over 30-thousand dollars raised for the work of Cooking Autism in schools.
UMW makes Princeton Review’s 2021 ‘Best Colleges’ List
UMW received high marks in all categories, including academics, with students reporting to find faculty members both interesting and accessible.
Chamber President Susan Spears appointed to Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
A Four-Year Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Stafford Sheriff’s Office stops Facebook Marketplace theft
A Stafford deputy was able to track a stolen ring to Miami
Better Business Bureau on fallacies and fake cars
Consumers should use extreme caution so as not to let a low price and a sad story lure them into paying for a vehicle that does not exist.
VIDEO: Germanna Give Day on Monday
Germanna Give Day is Monday. It’s about raising money to impact programs that directly help families.
Public invited to appeal or comment on flood maps in Stafford
Residents and business owners are also encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
Area COVID-19 numbers
Rappahannock Area Health District COVID-19 averages for each locality
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