Mike Jones chosen to succeed retiring Eddie Allen in March as Fire Chief.
Mike Jones named new Fredericksburg Fire Chief
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Town Talk: Aging options
AUDIO: Valerie Hopson-Bell with ElderCare Connections and Pat Holland with Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging. What to do when you notice aging in parents.
VDOT to lift lane closures for the holidays
VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead
Serbay: Important for football team to give back at Christmas
VIDEO: James Monroe High School football coach Rich Serbay explains why he likes his team to actively give back to the community every Christmas.
Jackets give back: JM football players and cheerleaders distribute meals
PHOTOS: On a cold and rainy Tuesday night, JM coach Rich Serbay conducted his fourth annual Christmas dinner program. 125 turkeys. 50 hams distributed.
Town Talk: Gary Snellings
AUDIO: Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Snellings talks about the vote to make the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. Discussion on 2019 in Stafford.
Bank impostor “SMISHING” text scams
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says don’t fall for the scam to give out your bank information.
Spotsy Fire and Recsue invests in life-saving technology
Over one hundred hand-held cameras purchased. Can see thru black smoke.
Stafford 2nd Amendment: Board of Supervisors comments
VIDEO: The vote in Stafford was unanimous. The Board of Supervisors voted to make the county a 2nd Amendment sanctuary. Here are the comments board members made before their vote:
Stafford 2nd Amendment: Citizen comment
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors voted unanimously to become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary. Thousands gathered outside. The board heard from over 60 people. Here’s what some of the citizen speakers said:
Rappahannock River access closed for I-95 bridge construction at Fredericksburg
The river is impassable through spring 2020 at the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River bridge under construction, with a portage for river traffic
Virginia State Parks accepting applicants for AmeriCorps volunteers
39 volunteers needed for Virginia parks from January thru September
Town Talk: Mary Washington Rheumatology
AUDIO: Mary Washington Rheumatology with Dr. Erica McBride. Discussion on arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders.
Spanberger says she will vote to impeach President Trump
The 7th District Congresswoman says she has a heavy heart about casting an impeachment vote
Arrest made in Fredericksburg murder
19 year old from Stafford arrested Monday by Fredericksburg Police. Charges include capital murder.
New tennis apparel for the Y’s Jon Fried Tennis and Education Academy
VIDEO: The Rappahannock YMCA is using tennis to reach kids in disadvantaged communities in the region
Town Talk: Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
AUDIO: The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust work on on acquiring historic land in the region. Terry Rensel, Paul Scott, Chris Mackowski and Sarah Kay Bierle.
Author of new book on Mary Washington in town at Mary Washington House on Wednesday
AUDIO: There’s a new book out on Mary Washington. Author Craig Shirley will be at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street this Wednesday from 1:30-3.
Wet Monday. But no frozen stuff around here
Winter weather advisories to our west
Blood needed
VIDEO: The Rappahannock Area Red Cross with a reminder–blood is needed at all times, but especially during the holidays.
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