Protestors marched at Courthouse area.
Photos: Black Lives Matter marchers joined by Spotsylvania deputies, sheriff
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VIDEO: Silence. During the public comment time before the Stafford Board of Supervisors, Laura Sellers, Scott Mayausky and Pam Yeung were silent for the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer kept his knee on the neck of George Floyd.
Walking and talking in Spotsy
PHOTOS: Talking and walking in Spotsylvania. Citizens advocating change met with and marched with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office.
Caroline man is region’s 19th coronavirus death
The Rappahannock Area Health District says 30 are hospitalized
Fish On! Free Fishing Days Established for June 5-7
No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days and facilities use permits will also not be required during these dates
City Manager says meaningful talks taking place with peaceful protesters
AUDIO: City Council formally approved extending an 8:30pm curfew thru Monday morning. City Manager Tim Baroody says the city supports peaceful protests and plans for a meeting with protesters is being planned.
Pastors praying for peace
VIDEO: A number of Spotsylvania Pastors gathered to pray with the Sheriff’s Office and others ahead of a planned protest on Thursday in the Courthouse area.
Protests continue Wednesday in Fredericksburg
City manager says the city has evidence of threats of violence in the city.
Praying for peace in Spotsylvania
PHOTOS: Protests are planned in Spotsylvania on Thursday. In advance, some county pastors prayed with Sheriff Roger Harris, his command staff and other members of the Sheriff’s Office.
1st Sgt Shaun Jones: “In order to make a difference we need to do it peacefully.”
VIDEO: The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office prayed on Wednesday afternoon with some county pastors. 1st Sgt. Shaun Jones spoke to the group:
Falmouth Bridge protester arrested in Stafford
The Stafford Sheriff's Office says the suspect who broke a car window, spreading glass onto a one-year old child during a protest on the Falmouth Bridge on Monday evening has been arrested. Police say they were called the bridge Monday night with the report that the...
Four new COVID-19 outbreaks in the region
The Rappahannock Area Health District says three of the outbreaks are at workplaces.
A message from Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger Harris
VIDEO: Sheriff Harris says more investment in police training and recruiting.
Town Talk: Scott Harris/University of Mary Washington Museums
AUDIO: University of Mary Washington Executive Director Scott Harris talks about museums in a pandemic. (The photo is Jarod Kearney at a James Monroe Museum online program)
FAMPO looking for public input on transportation decisions
FAMPO staff have created short online surveys and videos for four different transportation related documents that are out for public review and comment through June 19th..
Videos and photos from Tuesday’s Fredericksburg demonstrations
Peaceful demonstrations during the day were followed by arrests before curfew
Pledging to talk and listen
PHOTOS: Talking to each other….and listening. All sides promise to do more it after Market Square rally in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg area moving to Phase 2 restrictions on Friday
More details to come. Restrictions easing at restaurants, fitness centers and museums
More arrests in the city last night
City Police say a promising day ends with arrests
“We are Fredericksburg”
VIDEO: Hundreds gathered in Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg Tuesday night to push for change and listen to local officials.
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