Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about area COVID-19 numbers, schools choosing to begin virtual and wearing masks.
AUDIO: Town Talk–Rappahannock Area Health District
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Much different temps today. (But only today)
The National Weather Service says mostly cloudy skies today. Thunderstorms will be possible once again during the afternoon hours. Temperatures will be noticeably cooler. Enjoy it while it lasts. Back into the high 90’s tomorrow.
49th coronavirus case reported in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 49 new cases
VIDEO: Fredericksburg School Board adopts all virtual plan for first nine weeks
The Fredericksburg School Board unanimously approved a plan to make at least the first nine weeks of school all virtual. It follows a similar plans adopted by other area schools that focuses on the safety of students and teachers.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Spotsylvania County Schools
Where are we now? Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell.
Another no-go for 2020: State Fair off
“In a normal year, preparing for this annual event is a huge undertaking. In the midst of a global pandemic, it just wasn’t feasible.”
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory issued for upper North Anna Branches – Lake Anna In Orange, Louisa and Spotsylvania
Public advised to avoid water contact within locations of the lake
Storms and heat (again!) today
The National Weather Service says another hot day with numerous thunderstorms, some possibly severe with damaging wind gusts and isolated instances of flooding.
40+ new COVID-19 cases reported in Rappahannock Area Health District
Coronavirus hospitalizations remain low in the area
Stafford School Board makes face masks mandatory on school property
CDC exceptions will be allowed
State Police offering free motorcycle safety course in Fredericksburg this Saturday
Space is limited to 30 riders and social distancing measures will be in place for the safety of those in attendance.
Stafford Sheriff’s Office: Good Samaritans revive drowning victim at Falmouth Beach
Deputy Dominguez was able to learn that several people at the beach noticed a male drowning and attempted to save him.
VRE to add daily roundtrip train on Fredericksburg Line
Train 300, which departs Spotsylvania at 4:54 a.m., will take commuters northbound and train 307, which departs Union Station at 4:10 p.m., will carry them southbound.
Reiley’s Roundup: Juan More Taco
Devlin interviews the owner of Juan More Taco, Maria Martin, and her daughter Amanda.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Director of Family Services Daronte Rollins and President & CEO Jason Tickle talk about finishing five new USDA Self-Help homes and building five more. An update on the 502 Direct Loans.
UMW suspends fall sports due to COVID-19
The UMW Athletic Department will continue work with the Mary Washington COVID-19 Implementation Team, the Athletics COVID-19 Action Team, the Capital Athletic Conference, and the NCAA to consider any options for moving competition for fall sports to the spring
VIDEO: The proposed new school opening plan in Stafford
Here’s the plan Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Kizner presented to the School Board on how virtual school will operate in the county to open the year. The School Board will vote next week.
More heat and possible storms today
The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory in effect for areas along/east of the I-95 corridor from noon until 8 PM today, where heat indices of 105-109 degrees are expected. Additionally, severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon/evening, with damaging winds the primary threat.
First COVID-19 death in Fredericksburg
A man in his 70’s reported to have died from COVID-19 in the city
VIDEO: Stafford Superintendent recommends schools stay all virtual into the fall
The Stafford School Board will vote next week on a new back to school plan proposed by Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner. Dr. Kizner has reversed course and is now endorsing a plan where elementary schools would be all virtual until at least early October. Early November for middle school and high school.
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