State officials have launched a smartphone app that uses Bluetooth technology to alert people when they have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Three more COVID-19 deaths reported by Rappahannock Area Health District
Five coronavirus deaths so far in August in the region
Downtown Greens looking for Thursday volunteers for Free Farm Stand
It’s easy and you’ll be giving back to the community in a big way!
Stafford students aid Principal after collision
The quick actions of these three students helped provide emergency assistance and calm during the incident.
Town Talk: John Holden/Stafford CARES Act
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden discusses CARES Act Funding-3 business grants for Stafford County.
Prince William Supervisors to consider stopping board proclamations
Saying they’ve become too political, a member of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors proposes that the board stop voting on proclamations.
Reiley’s Roundup: Ignite Cinemas
Devlin interviews the owner of Ignite Cinemas
VIDEO: Don’t Stop the Teachin’
Louisa County Schools have posted a unique back to school music video!
VIDEO: Sip and Sing @ the Riverside
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford begins the process of reopening with Sip and Sing Supper Club, Friday and Saturday night this week and next:
COVID-19 death in Caroline in the region’s 52nd
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 287 new cases in the last week.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Micah Ministries/Meghann Cotter
Meghann Cotter with Micah Ministries talks about a grant to move homeless in motels to homes. Now what’s needed are landords.
Heavy rain. High winds today.
Forecasters say worst of the weather should begin to move out of the region by early afternoon
City Fire Department urges us to be alert and aware as a potentially big storm hits region
City Fire Department Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator Victor Podbielski talks about preparing for a big tropical storm.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative says crews ready to respond to tropical weather
REC says the brunt of the storm is expected to arrive overnight and continue through Tuesday afternoon, dropping 3 to 5 inches of rain and bringing wind gusts of 40-plus mph in some areas.
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative: Be Prepared
Notify NNEC of any downed power lines, trees on the line, or a power outage, by calling 1-866-663-2688.
COVID-19 hospitalizations down in the area: Positivity rate going up
Rappahannock Area Health District says hospitalizations down ten since Friday
Tropical Storm Warnings for region
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for much of central and southern MD, DC, as well as portions of northeastern VA along the I-95 corridor. Flooding rain, wind damage, and tidal flooding are all threats to the area.
AUDIO: The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling on tropical storm weather around here
What does Tropical Storm Isaias mean for Northern and Central Virginia and the Northern Neck.
Colorful sunset on the Rappahannock
Fabulous sunset on the Rappahannock in Fredericksburg ahead of tropical weather. Photos courtesy Kevin Brown and the On the Fredericksburg Va Trails Facebook page.
We’re about to be impacted by a tropical storm: Watches issued for the region
The National Weather Service says due to Tropical Storm Isaias’ threat to our area, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for counties along the I-95 corridor and east. Flash Flooding will likely be our biggest impact Mon eve – Tue eve. Tidal/coastal flooding (Tue and Tue eve) is also a concern.
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