PHOTOS: The snow will be short lived. (check out the weekend temperatures). But for awhile today, it looked like winter in the Five Mile Fork area of Spotsylvania.
A little more winter than expected!
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Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy
AUDIO: Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of Windows 7 and strong passwords.
Interested in exploring being a foster parent? There’s a local option
VIDEO: There’s a growing need for foster parents in Virginia. One option is UMFS. In the Fredericksburg area, there’s an office in Central Park.
A little winter today
The National Weather Service says the Fredericksburg area will see about an inch of snow today. More north and west.
Kaine calls for debate and vote in Congress on possible war with Iran
VIDEO: Senator Kaine spoke on the Senate floor about his war powers resolution
Who am I? City Police looking for woman who tried to use stolen credit card
Fredericksburg Police looking for credit fraud suspect
Town Talk: Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock
AUDIO: General Assembly preview with Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock from the 54th District. Topics include guns, right-to-work, ERA, raising the minimum wage and education.
The start of a pottery bowl (as told by a local potter)
VIDEO: Hundreds of bowls were made over the weekend at Liberty Town in Fredericksburg for the Empowerhouse event, “The Empty Bowl.” It all starts with a block of clay. We talked with one potter about the getting started process.
Fredericksburg front and center at Sunday’s Caps game
VIDEO: Mayor Greenlaw behind the wheel of a Zamboni!
100% ID card checks of everyone going into Quantico
Marine Corps Base Quantico issues traffic delay warning
The Capitals declared Sunday Fredericksburg Day (and they won!)
Fredericksburg Day at the Capitals game Sunday against San Jose
REC power costs decrease in 2020
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative says typical home will see a $3 reduction each month.
Application deadline for State Fair scholarships extended
Applications must be received by January 31st at 5pm. The previous deadline, Jan. 17, has been extended as a courtesy due to applications being made available shortly before the holiday season.
Construction to close Hudgins Road all week
Drivers should use Harrison Road as an alternate route during the closure
All Business: Michael C. Smith State Farm Insurance
AUDIO: State Farm Agent Michael Smith talks about the need for life insurance
Local Salvation Army Band part of the Rose Bowl Parade last week
VIDEO: 13 members of the Fredericksburg Salvation Army Band marched last week in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena
Senator Warner applauds signing of bill for tougher penalities for robocalls
VIDEO: Virginia Senator Mark Warner sponsored the Senate bill to increase robocall penalties
The Empty Bowl Fundraiser: Area potters give back
VIDEO: Fredericksburg area potters came together to donate their time and talents to begin the process of making bowls for the Empowerhouse Empty Bowl Fundraiser. Bowl-A-Rama 2020.
Better Business Bureau says rental fraud on the rise
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says 43% of online shoppers encountering a fake listing and millions of consumers losing money to the scam.
The Weather Channel: Maybe a milder winter for us
The Weather Channel is out with a three month weather prediction.
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