The Nissan had stopped for a red light at the intersection with Joyce Street and the driver had fallen asleep.
Third DUI for Stafford man in five years
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Babysitter arrested for assault of infant in Stafford
The parents of a seven-month-old infant had returned home and discovered a red mark on the side of the infant’s face. In an effort to discover what caused the injury, the parents reviewed nanny cam footage
VIDEO: Absentee voting in Virginia
Diane Shea with the League of Women Voters
Fall foliage report
It’s fall in Virginia! Check out the Virginia State Parks foliage report to learn about fall in the parks.
AUDIO: Town Talk-sPower
sPower’s Cat Mosley and Liz Engle (by phone) talk about the sPower solar facility in Spotsylvania. Liz Engle responds to questions about Notice of Violations and a waterline.
Rappahannock United Way approves grant to support Rappahannock Area YMCA Virtual Learning Centers
These Learning Centers will help cover the critical need for schoolwork assistance and schooltime childcare for working families as area schools move toward a hybrid learning plan.
GO Virginia Region 6 approves $634,938 in funding to Germanna Community College
GO Virginia is a statewide economic development initiative that provides project-based funds to encourage collaboration among private industry, higher education, and government partners to create higher-paying jobs.
VIDEO: Voting–What you need to know
Voting 101 with Diane Shea of the League of Women Voters in the Fredericksburg area
AUDIO: Town Talk/Ceili Leahy Day of Service
John and Leslie Leahy (and James Monroe High School Principal Tim Duffy) preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It’s virtual. Discussion on the importance of service and ways to get involved and serve safely.
False ID lands Stafford man in jail
Deputy Vaughn conducted a DMV check on the information provided and discovered the description of 6’3” tall did not match the driver’s 5’11” stature.
Cloudy, a little cooler today
The National Weather Service says mostly cloudy but dry today across the region. High temperature for most will be in the mid to upper 70s. Temperatures in the mountains will be considerably cooler, with highs in the low to mid 60s.
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisor Deborah Frazier questions the commitment to education by some board members
Spotsylvania Supervisor Deborah Frazier–a middle school principal–questions the commitment to schools by the board.
VIDEO: Divided Spotsy Supervisors vote to withhold CARES Act money to schools until at least late October
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski joined with Board Chairman Gary Skinner and Supervisor Deborah Frazier in opposing holding back 2+ million dollars in CARES Act money from the schools until at least late October.
What are the COVID-19 overall numbers in the region?
Rappahannock Area Health District analyzes each locality in Planning District 16
Early morning Exxon robbery in Spotsy
The incident occurred about 12:30am at the Exxon on Mudd Tavern Road
Chamber opposes making Department of Labor COVID-19 regulation permanent
The Chamber says businesses, especially small businesses, are already struggling to survive these hard economic times and these regulations only increase the burden on them.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy
Dave the Computer Guy from Techs in the Burg on Caroline Street talks about touchless pc repair, utilizing the features on your pc or laptop and utilizing internet or wifi at home to its max.
Temps finally climb today
The National Weather Service says temperatures will actually reach near to slightly above normal today, which has been a rarity of late. Sunshine likely will be filtered by high altitude smoke, especially this morning.
VIDEO: Pay cut restored to city employees in Fredericksburg with a 1% pay increase
After a year of so much bad news, City Council on Tuesday endorsed a plan to restore pay cuts of 2% and 3% that city staff took in the early days of the pandemic. Everyone will also receive a 1% pay increase effective October 3rd.
Reiley’s Roundup: Stafford Disc Golf
Devlin interviewed Sherry Cato and Stephen Miller about Stafford Disc Golf.
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