Stafford Delegate Josh Cole (D-28) previews the 2021 General Assembly session that will be all virtual for the House of Delegates. Topics include: education, more money for mental health, legalizing marijuana and improving Brooke Road.
AUDIO: Town Talk/City Councilman Matt Kelly
Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly reflects on 2020: The economic impact on COVID-19 and protests. He looks ahead to challenges to transportation and schools.
VIDEO: Senator Warner sworn in for another term
Virginia Senator Mark Warner was sworn into office for his third term in a socially distant ceremony by Vice President Pence on Sunday the first day of the 117th Congress. Senator Warner is ranked 32nd in seniority.
Two new millionares in the region
Million dollar tickets sold in Spotsy and Woodbridge
AUDIO: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the county landing the V-A Hospital, trash decals, CARES money, and how some members of the board treat the school board.
VIDEO: Stories from 2020: Mayor Greenlaw apologizes to protesters
Mayor Greenlaw: “I never thought I would hear the word tear gas in the same sentence as Fredericksburg.” Mayor Greenlaw apologized for the use of tear gas by police against protesters
Supporting the Stafford community in the time of COVID
Stafford Cares – “Supporting Restaurants and Families in Need,” a program that uses a government grant to purchase gift cards from restaurants to give to needy families.
VIDEO: Governor and First Lady Northam open Executive Mansion for virtual holiday tour
Northams share new video, continuing the annual tradition of a holiday open house at the residence
CARES Act funding to help with past due water/sewer bills in Spotsylvania
Applications must be received by January 10
AUDIO: Town Talk/Christina Dempsey-Phone Down Law
Christina Dempsey talks about the new state law on January 1st where it will be illegal to hold a handheld personal communication device while driving. She talks about her work on the legislation and why it’s personal.
PHOTOS: Robert E. Lee statue removed from U-S Capitol
The Lee statue is expected to be replaced by Barbara Johns
VRE recognized for exceptional safety
Award from Virginia Transit Association Underscores Top-to-Bottom Rail Safety Culture
Virginia offers driver privilege card beginning January 2, 2021
Applicants will be required to pass a vision screening. DMV encourages those eligible to make an appointment for the new year, study and prepare for applicable tests
Creating infrastructure with room for future growth in Stafford
Once completed, this project will add a new pump station and an additional 30,000 linear feet of pipeline to the County’s sewer system.
Stafford County to close facilities to the public due to rising COVID-19 cases
Closing Dec 21- thru January 15
AUDIO: Town Talk/Homeless-Continuum of Care
Samantha Shoukas, the Continuum of Care Director for the George Washington Regional Commission talks about Keys for Christmas and the goal of finding housing for 95 people by Christmas.
CARES Utility Relief Funds for Water and Wastewater Service Billed by the City of Fredericksburg
Customers must be affected by the global pandemic, and owe a past due balance as of the end of November, to be
DHL Supply Chain to create 577 jobs in Stafford County
Contract logistics company will invest $72M in facility at Venture Business Park at the 630 exit
AUDIO: Town Talk/Stafford Economic Development and Tourism
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about DHL and the 577 jobs in Stafford, a look back at 2020, the Virginia Smart Community Testbed and Tourism Savings Passes.
Dumfries man wins a total of $800,000 with 160 winning tickets in the same drawing
Kwame Cross said he just had a feeling