Big jump reported in coranvirus cases but hospitalizations remain steady
82 new COVID-19 cases reported in the region
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VIDEO: Special Olympic athletes in a pandemic
Special Olympics Virginia gives us a glimpse of what Special Olympic athletes have been doing in recent months
VIDEO: Virtual final mile for Special Olympics annual Summer Games Torch Run
This would have been the weekend for Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games at U or R and the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. That all had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia talks about elder abuse
The most common types of abuse are physical, emotional, verbal and financial.
State announces availability of Battlefield Preservation Grants for 2020
State Grant Awards of $1 Million will Help to Protect Lands Affiliated with Battles of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War
Caroline County teacher receives free “Thank-You” vacation
Elizabeth Flaherty, a 4th grade teaceher at Lewis and Clark Elementary wins in Virginia Lottery’s “Thank a Teacher” campaign drawing
Chamber is now accepting applications for Leadership Fredericksburg’s 2021 class
The 27 people selected will attend an orientation session in October for the eight-month program
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works
AUDIO: Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about evictions, prioritizing bills when money is short, and changes in who receives unemployment benefits.
VIDEO: Prayer in Market Square
Area churches marched and prayed in downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday in the Community Prayer March.
PHOTOS: Community Prayer March
Hundreds from Fredericksburg area churches marched and prayed from Old Mill Park to Mark Square downtown against racial injustice and for justice and change.
Rappahannock Area Health District goes over 2-thousand COVID-19 cases
Hospitalizations continue weeklong decline
Spotsy Sheriff’s office still investigating a reported attempted abduction of a child from May 1st
The incident occurred in the Timbers subdivision
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative announces recipients of 2020 Community Scholarship program
REC says these 17 students have been recognized for their dedication to excellence in learning and community service.
Town Talk: MWHC Weight Loss Center
AUDIO: Dr. Denis Halmi talks about MWHC’s Weight Loss Center and the services it brings to the community.
36 new sets of firefighting gear in King George
It’s a big health and safety boost for frontline fire fighters.
Stafford County School Board Appointments
Stafford School Board announces leadership appointments
Rappahannock Area Health District reports two more outbreaks in long-term care facilities
Hospital rate stays at mid-20’s
Spotsy Sheriff’s Office says they comply immediately with the #8CANTWAIT campaign
Spotsy Sheriff’s Office with statement on policies and procedures
City Council pledges to make public review of Police response to protests
Message from the Mayor and City Council June 12, 2020 - As the City Manager stated at our Council meeting this past Tuesday, the community will receive a full and transparent accounting of the recent events in the City of Fredericksburg. The Police Department is...
Black Lives Matter FXBG make first round of reform demands
Black Lives Matter FXBG has posted on Facebook the first in a series of reforms it will advocate. The first involves Fredericksburg Police.
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