63 new coronavirus cases in the region in the past week
15 new COVID-19 cases in the region
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Town Talk: Empowerhouse
AUDIO: Empowerhouse Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about a spike in hotline calls, why domestic violence increases in a pandemic and the “April Shower for the Shelter” initiative.
A conversation with Deborah Franks @ MANARC
VIDEO: Deborah Franks talks about running a business (and getting ready for the Chatham Bridge to close) during the coronavirus
COVID-19 update from Fredericksburg
VIDEO: City Manager Tim Baroody, Councilwoman Kerry Devine and Fire Chief Mike Jones with updates
COVID-19 realities in FXBG. Council told budget could take 4-8 million dollar hit
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg City budget for the next fiscal year is taking a hit from the coronavirus.
Dr. Stern: Don’t let the coronavirus control you with anxiety and fear
AUDIO: A discussion with Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern on wearing face masks, why the coronavirus isn’t like the seasonal flu and why there’s no reason to panic.
COVID-19 update in Fredericksburg
VIDEO: Fire Chief Jones provides updates on COVID-19 numbers, requesting an absentee ballot for voting in the upcoming General Election and important information on staying away from scammers.
UMW, other Virginia campuses to Hold Virtual ‘Take Back the Night’
The event tonight is virtual and this year is Take Back the Net
Dr. Catlett outlines instructional plan for the rest of the year in city schools
VIDEO: Dr. Catlett says instruction from home will begin April 27th. Summer school will be offered along with support classes next school year.
Dr. Baker tells Spotsy seniors every effort will be made to honor their achievements
VIDEO: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker tells the school board that school staff is committed to finding a way to honor graduating seniors.
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works
AUDIO: Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about your rights in cases of evictions, foreclosures. What if you’re living in a hotel or motel?
Highest percentage of COVID-19 cases in the region 60-69 years old
Rappahannock Area Health District says around here nearly 20% of the cases between 60 and 69.
Germanna grad working as FEMA first responder in NYC
VIDEO: Trained locally. Serving in a COVID-19 hot spot
Second COVID-19 death reported in the region
Health Department only says the individual was in their 50’s
These days we all look warily at each other
Photo: Sunday afternoon in Spotsylvania
A conversation with: Stacey Thomas
VIDEO: The passion of a small business owner in downtown Fredericksburg. Stacey Thomas with 2 Hearts 1 Dress on Caroline Street.
79-COVID-19 cases in the Fredericksburg area
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise around the state
A word from The Central Rappahannock Regional Library
The library is closed for now. The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Martha Hutzel speaks to the community
All Business: Bob Wittingham-Wittingham and the Kitchen at Wittingham
AUDIO: Bob Wittingham talks about doing business and trying to do business in the COVID-19 world we live in.
Time now to apply for Cooking Autism grants
Cooking Autism is offering grants to special education classrooms who would like to partake in providing life-skills programs to special education students thru cooking lessons
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