Stafford County Administrator Tom Foley calls it an “unprecedented circumstance”
Stafford declares local state of emergency
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Coronavirus case reported at Stafford Hospital
Second case in the region. A man in his 50’s was diagnosed last week at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
MWHC’s Dr. Newman: Don’t compare the flu to coronavirus
AUDIO: MWHC’s Dr. Christopher Newman says the coronavirus is far more deadly than the seasonal flu
Governor: “Social distancing now can save lives later”
VIDEO: Virginia bans gatherings with more than 100 people. State officials talk social distancing.
Many area churches do their part to limit contact
PHOTOS: 11am Sunday morning. Many churches in the area were closed and provided worship services online. Many churches who did hold services urged those 60 and older to stay home.
Highway safety tip from DMV: Look twice for motorcycles
Motorists Urged to Heighten Awareness of Motorcyclists to Prevent Collisions
Fredericksburg Downtown: Small Business needs you now
VIDeO: We talk with April Peterson at River Rock Outfitter
A quiet weekend as America shuts down
PHOTOS: Our new normal, for now. Closings.
Mary Washington Healthcare doctors named among region’s best by Northern VA magazine
37 Mary Washington Healthcare providers on the “Top Doctors” list
Fredericksburg Fine Art Show IS open this weekend
PHOTOS: Not everything is closed this weekend! Fine Art Show at Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Beginning Sunday at 8pm, Mary Washington Healthcare will no longer allow visitors
AUDIO: Dr. Christopher Newman, chief medical and operatons officer at Mary Washington Healthcare talks about how they are dealing with COVID-19
Mayor Greenlaw: Fredericksburg officials meeting and making COVID-19 plans
VIDEO: Mayor Greenlaw tells us the City is monitoring the situation with healthcare, schools and regional officials.
Town Talk: Trauma Informed Schools
AUDIO: Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan with Spotsylvania County Schools on Trauma Informed Schools. It’s about the brain and helping students and parents.
FredNats debut in Fredericksburg on hold as coronavirus shuts down sports
Major League and Minor League baseball has been suspended.
Sen. Kaine supports paid sick days to limit coronavirus spread
VIDEO: Senator Kaine says the goal is to keep sick employees home and away from work where they can infect others
Town Talk: Strengthening your immune system
AUDIO: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nancy Farrell and her daughter Colleen talk about the importance of hand washing and foods to boost your immune system.
Progress being made on five new Habitat homes in Caroline
VIDEO: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County continues work on five new homes in Milford. Still chances for you to volunteer on these and future projects in Caroline.
UMW classes cancelled Thursday and Friday: Classes to move to online formats
UMW President Troy Paino says all instruction to move to online alternate-learning formats March 16-April 3
McDermott: Hospitals have been planning and are prepared
VIDEO: Prepared. The President of Mary Washington Healthcare is also Chairman of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association. Dr. Mike McDermott spoke at a Richmond news conference.
Germanna extends spring break. Classes to resume March 23 thru virtual or alternate delivery
All GCC events cancelled thru April 6
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