Spotsylvania exceeds 900 coronavirus cases
No change in COVID-19 hospital numbers in the region
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PHOTOS: Final morning on the Chatham Bridge
The bridge closes at 5am on Monday for a major improvement project. The bridge will be closed until about October 2021.
Audio: Joy McIntire with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Branch Services Coordinator Joy McIntire talks about curbside pickup, summer reading, PAWS for Reading, and getting a librar card.
Riverside Foundation gives awards for Excellence in High School Theater
Highlighting High School theater….
VIDEO: Chatham Bridge closing–here’s how to get around
VDOT has developed maps to help you get around after the Chatham Bridge closes on Monday
VIDEO: Chatham Bridge closes this Monday at 5am. Here’s info on what the new bridge will look like
The Chatham Bridge closes this Monday–the 22nd–at 5am for a major improvement project. VDOT Chatham Bridge Project Manager Robert Ridgell talks about it.
COVID-19 area hospitalizations remain at 29
Spotsylvania closing in on 900 cases
Re-enacting the 1960’s sit-ins in downtown Fredericksburg
Organizers said the mock protests were to honor those who participated in the 1960’s and provide a lesson to young people seeking positive change today.
NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer wins 2020 Dr. Delores Etter Award
The award is for Impact on Hypervelocity Projectile Technology
Pet sitters beware of false job postings
Be sure the request is coming from a real person by doing some research. Verify any social media accounts. Call or visit in person.
SCC urges awareness of investment fraud among seniors due to increased pandemic isolation
The State Corporation Commission’s Division of Securities and Retail Franchising (Division) reminds Virginians that extended isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic may create a perfect storm for financial exploitation of senior citizens. Each year,...
Fredericksburg Police continue to investigate two incidents against them
The Fredericksburg Police Department is offering a cash-reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) in either case.
AUDIO: Town Talk/River Rock Outfitter
During the pandemic, people are looking for outdoor options. We talk about what you can do around here with Keith and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter. riverrockoutfitter.com
The Y helping a family with a sick son make a memory. Can you help?
AJ is 17 months old and in heart failure. The Y helped make a memory. Maybe you can too…
Honeybee Hive Relocated From UMW Dorm
Photos by Bill Blevins / Fredericksburg Today John Adams from Bee Busters visited the University of Mary Washington today to extract and relocate a hive of honeybees that had set up housekeeping inside a column on the front porch of the Willard Hall dormitory. UMW...
Area COVID-19 hospitalization’s under 30 for the first time since Monday
The Rappahannock Area Health District says 29 people are in the hospital
VIDEO: Free open house Sunday at the FredNats stadium. Here’s a quick look
Open house 11-5 this Sunday at the brand new FredNats stadium in Fredericksburg. It’s free. Robbie Perry with the Nats talks about the stadium and we’ll give you a few peeks too.
State Corporation Commission adds new area code to 540 region
While 10-digit dialing will now be required for local calls, the Commission determined the overlay solution to be “more durable and/or less disruptive than other alternatives.”
Five James Monroe High School students test positive for coronavirus
Letter to parents from Superintendent Marcie Catlett says the students attended graduation ceremonies on June 15.
Lakes and ponds at Fort AP Hill in Caroline open for recreational fishing this Saturday
A valid commonwealth of Virginia fishing license is required to fish on post.
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