A collision occurred between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Rav4 on Route 1 on August 20th
Arrest in Stafford hit-and-run
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VIDEO: Summer Garden at Downtown Greens a success. Now, on to fall!
The Summer Garden at Downtown Greens was a great success and help to many in the community. Now, it’s on to the fall! And plans are in place.
Cooler weather begins today!
The National Weather Service says while today will be a bit below normal temperature-wise, it will be the warmest day until the middle of next week as chilly Canadian air advances across the region.
Two arrested in King George on drug charges
Man stopped in King George for driving with a revoked license turns into drug charges
Region passes five thousand COVID-19 cases
Rappahannock Area Health District says 69 people have died
Drive-by shooting in Fredericksburg. One teen killed, another injured
Sarah Morris with City Police says they received multiple calls of gunfire in the area. Officers found two victims with gunshot wounds.
Spotsylvania teen charged with abduction
Police say 17-year old Spotsylvania girl was forcibly removed from Valero Store across from the Stafford Courthouse. An Amber Alert was issued
AUDIO: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center & the Save Jane project
Latoya Lyburn and Elizabeth McNally talk about the work of Safe Harbor and preview the Save Jane event on October 2nd at Market Square.
Rain returns today. National Weather Service says it’s tied to Sally
The National Weather Service says wet weather returns today and continues into portions of Friday as the remnants of Sally pass to the south.
VIDEO: Rio Car Wash giving 100% of sales this Saturday to Empowerhouse
This Saturday from 8-4 Rio Car Wash in Stafford (Route 17-Sebring Drive) and Spotsylvania (Cosner’s Corner-Route 1) gives all sales to Empowerhouse and their work with victims of domestic violence.
Reiley’s Roundup: Gwenyth’s Gift
Devlin interviews Devlin interviews Kathleen with Gwenyth’s Gift
AUDIO: Town Talk-John Holden/Stafford CARES Act
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford Business grants. The grant application window opens on September 21st. It closes September 28th at 4pm.
VDOT extends work on Truslow Road overpass
Truslow Road closed to through traffic for overpass construction on Jan. 27, 2020, and was estimated to reopen to traffic in fall 2020. The schedule has been extended, with the road now anticipated to open in winter 2020-early 2021.
VIDEO: “Our library should be open.” Stafford to withhold Central Rappahannock Regional Library payment
Stafford Supervisors are withholding their first quarter payment to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library because the library remains closed during the pandemic.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library to offer research and customer service by phone starting Wednesday
Library staff will answer research questions, provide reading recommendations, and answer questions about services
Police Executive Research Forum seeks public feedback in Fredericksburg
Comments must be turned in by September 30th
Stafford Schools offering meals at no charge to all students
Here’s the list on when and where the meals are available
VIDEO: Virtual vs. in school learning. Spotsylvania parents and students make their case
The Spotsylvania School Board heard comments from both sides on Monday night. The board rejected plans to stay virtual thru the first semester or to return students four days a week.
VIDEO: Twigg’s effort to return Spotsylvania students to school four days a week rejected
Spotsylvania School Board member Kirk Twigg says it’s time for students to be in school at least four days a week. Motion fails 4-3
AUDIO: Town Talk-Rappahannock Area Health District/Joe Saitta
Rappahannock Area Health District Incident Commander Joe Saitta talks about how the local health district has managed COVID-19. (Many people doing new jobs) He also talked about planning for mass vaccinations.
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