Northams share new video, continuing the annual tradition of a holiday open house at the residence
VIDEO: Governor and First Lady Northam open Executive Mansion for virtual holiday tour
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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
Virginia Lottery says–This holiday season, remember: lottery tickets are for adults
“While lottery tickets can be fun gifts for adults, it is important to remember that they are not intended for minors.”
VIDEO: Ask the Mayor: A conversation about needs in the City Police Department
Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg Police Sergeant Menck in this episode of Ask the Mayor. Find out from Sergeant Menck why he loves his job and why you might want to consider a career with our department
VIDEO: Praising the Police. City Council approves $3,500 pay raise to police
Backing the Blue. Fredericksburg City Council approves a 35-hundred dollar increase in pay for all sworn law enforcement , communications and sheriff’s personnel.
VIDEO: Spotsy School employees to receive $900 bonus
Spotsylvania School employees will receive a $900 bonus after Spotsylvania Supervisors voted to release the full amount of carry over money. Supervisors McLaughlin and Ross vote no. As usual, the agenda item turned into a marathon discussion….
VIDEO: Do Spotsy Supervisors treat the School Board like they treat others? Supervisors Yakabouski says no
Spotsylvania Supervisors voted to give the school board all their carry over money. School staff will receive a $900 dollar bonus. Supervisors Ross and McLaughlin vote no on releasing all the carry over money.
City statement on heavy traffic at reverse parade
The city statement says far more people than anticipated–and who usually attend the parade–came to view the Christmas Parade Saturday night.
Stafford entrepreneurs and business owners: Seminar next week on how to meet the changing needs of customers
Learn a tactical approach to understanding shifts and re-discovering customer needs.
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