The City and Stafford have closed government buildings. Spotsylvania has not.
State of Emergency declared in Spotsy
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Growth Church collects food for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
VIDEO: Non-Denominational church meets at Walker Grant. Collected food for several hours on Tuesday that was taken to the Food Bank.
Stafford closes all county buildings to the public
County officials say business can still be conducted on-line and by phone
No more than 10 in Fredericksburg: City Manager enacts new rules
City Manager says new rules in effect until at least March 31.
Overnight lane closures near the Chatham Bridge this week
We’re moving closer to the closing of the Chatham Bridge.
City Manager closes City Hall and other public buildings: Tim Baroody hints more actions coming
City attempting to slow the spread of coronavirus
NoVa doctor says social distancing will help slow COVID-19
AUDIO: Dr. Mike Reitz with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center was part of a telephone town hall with First District Congressman Rob Wittman.
Spotsy Circuit Court and Clerk’s office closed thru March 27
Officials say the decision to close could be extended depending on the local and national situation
City declares local emergency
City officials say the declaration made as a precautionary security measure, which allows for the full powers of government to deal effectively with emergencies or hazardous weather conditions
Stafford declares local state of emergency
Stafford County Administrator Tom Foley calls it an “unprecedented circumstance”
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
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