Republican Rob Wittman and Democrat Qasim Rashid held the first of two scheduled debates
VIDEO: The 1st District Congressional candidates on qualified immunity and body armor
The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy hosted a debate between the 1st District Congressional candidates.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Solar in Fredericksburg
City Clean and Green Commission Chairman Robert Courtnage, Thurman Brisben Center Executive Director David Cooper and Julie Kay with Fossil Free Fredericksburg with updates on several current and future programs.
VIDEO: Yakabouski: County needs to get serious about broadband
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski says the pandemic–and the closing of schools– should be a wake-up call for the county to look for ways to upgrade broadband in all areas of Spotsylvania.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Jason Towery/Stafford County Public Works Director
Stafford Public Works Director Jason Towery talks how the department has adjusted to a COVID-19 world: There’s a wastewater treatment plant virtual tour, some permits done virtually.
Fauquier County woman wins lottery prize of a half-million dollars
Bealton woman bought a lottery ticket in Locust Grove after attending a Fredericksburg birthday party
Stafford County CARE Act grant applications now open
Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden says the grants that launch today are designed to broaden eligibility for critically impacted business sectors and includes grants for nonprofits.
VIDEO: Cowan Station project approved by City Council
Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved a rezoning that will lead to the former mobile home park off Route 1 being redeveloped as an office park. (Video courtesy Jarrell Properties)
Virginia ABC offering BOLT program online
The goals for BOLT include increasing students’ ability to: • demonstrate knowledge of the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body and brain; • identify substance use consequences; • understand the importance of peer leadership and positive decision making
Fredericksburg, Culpeper and Colonial Beach receive Virginia Main Street money
Downtown Fredericksburg Streetscape Improvements receive a grant
Only a few days left to apply for CARES Act grant money in Caroline County
County officials say there is still money left but time is running out fast. Applications and supporting documents due by Monday
VIDEO: Ask The Mayor
Mayor Greenlaw discusses the City Council’s action on Tuesday night and the City’s efforts on ‘telling our full story’.
Fredericksburg looks to expand the stories it tells about local history
Fredericksburg City Council will take a final vote August 25th to authorize $250-thousand dollars on telling a more complete story on the City’s history.
Chatham Bridge birds relocated to Hopewell
The 16 cliff swallows were first taken to the Wildlife Center of Virginia before being released near the Benjamin Harrison Bridge, where other cliff swallows have nests on the bridge
In a quiet moment, Stafford County woman wins $2,777,777 lottery prize
When she scratched a Lucky 7s Cash Blowout ticket that she bought at Onville Kwik Shop on Onville Road in Stafford, she got very quiet. “I almost passed out!” she said.
Stafford Tourism to use grant for app to highlight wineries, breweries and restaurants
This app will highlight our wineries and breweries, tourism assets, and restaurants providing discounts at their locations the community and visitors can use when they visit Stafford
Town Talk: Meg Bohmke/Stafford Board of Supervisors
Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Meg Bohmke (Falmouth) talks about race relation discussions in Stafford, downtown Stafford, and local government during a pandemic.
Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday thru Sunday at midnight
Stafford launches CARES Act COVID-19 business recovery grants
Stafford County Economic Development Authority is launching three new small business assistance grants: Stay, Sleep, and Safe in Stafford Business Grant(s).
VIDEO: Ask the Mayor: #4
Among the topics: The Fredericksburg Area Museum reopens and building downtown