“I showed it to the store owner,” she told Lottery officials. “He said, ‘Congratulations, Kelly. Now put it away and go home!’”
Stafford to host drive-thru Rabies Clinic on September 19th
The cost is $10 per pet, and you must pre-register online or by visiting the Stafford Treasurer’s Office.
VIDEO: Ask the Mayor
From the City of Fredericksburg: In this episode, Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg’s Community Development Planner Susanna Finn to answer questions about completing the census
AUDIO: Town Talk: Matt Kelly/Fredericksburg City Council
Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about protests and what’s next. We also talk about a transportation dispute with FAMPO and changes in transportation patterns
VIDEO: Caroline residents comment on the Confederate monument in Bowling Green
Emotions were sometimes high as Caroline Supervisors heard comments on the Confederate statue on the lawn of the courthouse in Bowling Green. Supervisors voted unanimously to move the monument.
VIDEO: Caroline Supervisors vote to move Confederate monument in Bowling Green
Caroline County Supervisors vote unanimously to move the monument to another location–and not on county land–in Caroline. A location decision will be made in 30 days. Removal could take 3-5 months.
Stafford CARES Act funding awarded to assist nonprofits
Fourteen organizations were awarded amounts ranging from $10,193 to $59,200. The grants were based upon the size and demonstrated needs of each organization.
Better Business Bureau: Beware–Scammers might pose as Census takers
Ask to see their ID Badge. Census takers must present a field badge that includes a photograph of themselves, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
2020 Census takers are visiting Fredericksburg households
Census takers will display a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. They may also carry Census Bureau bags and other items with the Census logo.
VIDEO: Closing statements. Rashid and Wittman state their case
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