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Four names added to City’s Wall of Honor
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WATCH: Stafford sheriff talks about staffing challenges
Stafford Sheriff David Decatur tells the Board of Supervisors that pay raises by Virginia State Police and some nearby localities is making it more difficult to retain staff.
DMV is now offering a new U.S. Navy license plate
The license plate is available to those actively serving in the Navy, those who have been honorably discharged after at least six months of active duty, or those who have retired from the U.S. Navy.
Tourism revenues in Spotsy surpass pre-pandemic levels
Tourism revenue for Spotsylvania County reached just over $212 million in 2021, nearly a 37 percent increase over 2020, and a $30 million increase over 2019’s record-breaking pre-pandemic levels
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors approve Kalahari loan
Yakabouski and Lane vote no
Voters motivated in midterm elections according to new statewide survey from UMW
The survey shows that the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark abortion ruling that reversed Roe v. Wade earlier this year remains a major factor in the upcoming midterm elections
Early voting and new polling locations coming to Stafford
The growth in population and redistricting required the creation of 10 new polling locations as well as a whole new congressional district.
Opportunity for public comments on the regional 2022 Hazard Mitigation draft plan
The Plan update Project Management Team will be meeting on October 4 to discuss and consider approval of the draft Plan
VIDEO: What you need to know about the 202 one-time Virginia Tax rebate
From the State Tax Department
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Housing and Community Health Program Director Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission analyzes the numbers from the July homeless count.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Parks and Rec
Joanie DeShazo and Daniela Vitola preview the Fall Family Festival and Pumpkin Derby at Pratt Park on October 1st. Also info on Schools Out Days, basketball and Drool in the Pool. staffordparks.com
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors explain their vote to close county offices for youth baseball game
Stafford Supervisors discussed their decision to close county offices on a Friday afternoon in August to allow over 400 employees to attend a youth baseball game at FredNats Stadium.
The traditional brunt of Virginia’s hurricane season is coming
There’s still time to get flood insurance coverage.
Update on the Enon Water Tank in Stafford
“As we have seen in Flint, MI, and Jackson, MS, access to clean, quality water is critical to the community,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Crystal Vanuch, Rock Hill District
LISTEN: Town Talk/City Councilman Matt Kelly
Discussion on the state of historic preservation in the city, the high cost of living in Fredericksburg, and upcoming projects.
WATCH: City vice-mayor wants more local residents involved in school build
As the City of Fredericksburg prepares to build a new school, Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye wants the School Board to look into securing a project labor agreement with unions.
WATCH: Spanberger says infrastructure bill will mean improvements to Falmouth Bridge
Question about the Falmouth Bridge comes up as Congresswoman Spanberger holds virtual town hall
LISTEN: Town Talk/ Habitat of Caroline and GWRC
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County and the George Washington Regional Commission. Stephanie Ball, Chip Boyles and Jason Tickle.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Economic Development
Update on Stafford Economic Development’s work with small business. There are likely grants and opportunities to help your small business.
WATCH: Washington Heritage Museums moves closer to assuming ownership of the Mary Washington Monument
The City of Fredericksburg and Washington Heritage Museums have agreed to a Letter of Intent that’s expected to result in the nonprofit taking over ownership and maintenance of the Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker’s Lodge on Washington Avenue.
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