st District Congressional debate between Rashid and Wittman. The topic: Broadband (video courtesy UMW)
VIDEO: Wittman-Rashid debate: Broadband
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VIDEO: Wittman-Rashid debate: COVID-19
First District virtual Congressional debate between Wittman and Rashid. The topic: COVID-19. (video courtesy UMW)
Two Spotsy School Board members question lack of CARES Act money given to schools by Board of Supervisors
Spotsylvania Supervisors are scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday night on how the county should spend the second round of its federal COVID-19 money.
1st Congressional District virtual debate on Monday hosted by UMW
It’s Republican incumbent Rob Wittman against Democratic challenger Qasim Rashid
Stafford ready to open final CARES Act grants for county businesses
Applications reopen Monday, September 21 and close on Monday, September 28
AUDIO: Town Talk-John Holden/Stafford CARES Act
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford Business grants. The grant application window opens on September 21st. It closes September 28th at 4pm.
Do you have any info? Dog pushed from car Saturday morning in North Stafford
Stafford Animal Control says the incident happened on Widewater Road/Telegraph Road on Saturday morning
VIDEO: Stafford Commissioner of Revenue says unemployment benefits received during COVID is taxable
Scott Mayausky says he’s trying to avoid a big surprise at income tax filing time
Ask the Mayor- Voting
Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg’s Director of Elections and Voter Registrar, Marc Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman answers your questions about voting in the November 3rd election.
COVID-19 and the Hotel Tax analyzed in Stafford
As part of an ongoing series exploring the impact COVID-19 has had on the local economy, Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky looks at the Transient Occupancy tax better known as the “Hotel Tax.”
VIDEO: Prince William Supervisors seek to rename Jefferson Davis Highway
Prince William Supervisors have voted unanimously to ask the Commonwealth Transportation Board to rename about 12 miles of Jefferson Davis Highway to Richmond Highway.
VIDEO: Route 28 bypass in Prince William County makes a comeback.
Plans for a bypass on Route 28 in Prince William County have been revived. The Board of Supervisors reversed a unanimous decision in August to widen the existing road.
Virginia ABC announces fiscal year 2020 revenue
More than $545 million contributed to the commonwealth
Stafford Moves Forward with Establishing Diversity Advisory Coalition
Next steps include the appointment of the members whose responsibilities will include making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on policies and activities
Virginia ABC offering statewide high school substance use prevention program online
The program is a unique peer leadership opportunity fostering healthy communities and the prevention of substance misuse.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Fred Presley/Stafford County Administrator
Stafford County Administrator Fred Presley talks about local government in a pandemic, downtown Stafford and budget challenges.
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors pass resolution in support of the 2nd Amendment
Stafford Supervisors passed a resolution affirming the board’s support of the rights of county residents and visitors to keep and bear arms.
Manassas woman wins $1 million prize from Virginia Lottery in Millionaire Maker game
“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
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