Dr. Margaret Villers talks about care available in the region and the future of maternal fetal medicine at Mary Washington Healthcare.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dr. Margaret Villers/Maternal Fetal Medicine
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River traffic underneath the Chatham Bridge restricted for two days this week
Rappahannock River will close to river traffic underneath the Chatham Bridge from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 8/20 & Thursday, 8/20 to allow crews to remove bridge beams
Weekly COVID-19 stats from the Rappahannock Area Health District
The Health District says reporting ends at 5pm each day, so any Friday through Friday data reflects Thursday through Thursday (by 5pm).
Healthgrades recognizes Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center as a five-star recipient for C-Sections and vaginal delivery care
Healthgrades analyzed all-payer state data for 16 states for years 2016 through 2018.
AUDIO: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis with the local Red Cross talks about the need for blood donors and sponsors to hold blood drives. She also talks about giving blood in these COVID times.
Fredericksburg, Culpeper and Colonial Beach receive Virginia Main Street money
Downtown Fredericksburg Streetscape Improvements receive a grant
AUDIO: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Craig Graziano, the Branch Manager at the Fredericksburg Branch of the library talks about holds and returns, summer reading, Music on the Steps, Virtual PAWS for Reading and Lunch and Learn.
Only a few days left to apply for CARES Act grant money in Caroline County
County officials say there is still money left but time is running out fast. Applications and supporting documents due by Monday
VIDEO: Ask The Mayor
Mayor Greenlaw discusses the City Council’s action on Tuesday night and the City’s efforts on ‘telling our full story’.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Fredericksburg protesters/Fredericksburg Freedom Initiative
Chanise Jackson, Eddie Banks and Cam Coates talk about their reasons for protesting, encounters with City Police and defund the police.
Mold found at Rock Hill Fire Station
Stafford Fire and Rescue says no personnel has reported any illness associated with the mold.
The area’s newest deputies
Congratulations to Law Enforcement Basic 152. They graduated from the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.
Graduation day at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
Graduation ceremonies held Thursday morning for Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy’s Law Enforcement Basic 152. The newest members heard from Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey
Rappahannock Area Health District says 58th area resident has died of COVID-19
The Health District says there are 71 new cases
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dr. Baker & Dr. Flenard/Spotsylvania County Schools
Getting ready for school to open Monday in Spotsylvania. Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker, Director of Communications Rene’ Daniels and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Carol Flenard.
VIDEO: Shelley: “We shouldn’t have to beg.” No vote taken but no CARES money from Spotsy Supervisors for Chromebooks for students
Spotsylvania Supervisors made no decision on a request by the School Board for 2.5 million dollars in CARES Act money for Chromebooks to provide to students. Without the money, the school board says cuts will come in other areas.
Heavy rain predicted today.
The National Weather Service says another flash flood watch is in effect for today. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible.
Home of the Week: Gorgeous Brick Front Colonial in The Fairways
This gorgeous brick front colonial is located in the gated community of The Fairways is completely move-in ready!
Fredericksburg looks to expand the stories it tells about local history
Fredericksburg City Council will take a final vote August 25th to authorize $250-thousand dollars on telling a more complete story on the City’s history.
Calling for tech support? Use caution!
Never allow a stranger remote access to your computer if it has nothing to do with the reason you are calling technical support.
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