VIDEO: Democrats in Virginia are trying to make the case for greater gun restrictions ahead of a special General Assembly session next month. The session was called by the governor after the fatal shootings in the Virginia Beach municipal offices. Senator Kaine has been holding meetings around the state. He was in Fredericksburg Monday afternoon. Here are his opening comments.
Warner & Kaine Condemn Proposed Relocation of USDA Research Agencies
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released statements on the USDA’s proposal to relocate two research agencies.
Town Talk- Matt Kelly
AUDIO: City Councilman Matt Kelly explains his vote against moving the slave auction block from the corner of William and Charles Streets to the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Matt Kelly to seek another term on City Council
AUDIO: He’s in. Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly announced on Town Talk on Newstalk 1230/WFVA this morning that he will seek re-election for an at-large seat in City Council elections next May. Kelly says this would be his final term on council.
Yakabouski: Spotsy in a prime location for sports tourism dollars
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski says the county needs to capitalize on it’s location and get into the sports tourism game that could bring the county more revenue.
Moving the slave block: The complete debate
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Council votes to move the slave auction block from the corner of William and Charles Streets to the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Here’s the unedited 40 minutes of debate leading up to the vote.
Moving the slave block: Councilman Kelly
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about why he opposes moving the slave auction block to the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Moving the slave block: Councilman Frye
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Council votes to move the slave auction block to the Fredericksburg Area Museum by the end of the year. Councilman Chuck Frye made the motion.
City Council votes to move slave auction block
Only one no vote. Motion calls for slave block to be moved by the end of the year.
Election Results: Milde defeats Thomas in the 28th District
Primary election results: Paul Milde narrowly defeats incumbent Bob Thomas.
Town Talk- The Fredanthropist Program
AUDIO: The Fredericksburg Fredanthropist program. Bill Freehling and Clint Manning talk about businesses and individuals funding “wants” not in City Council’s budget. Also, an update on the baseball stadium and other projects around the City.
Polls open until 7 tonight
It’s primary election day in Virginia.
Remembering Chris Rapp: Jason Towery
VIDEO: The man who took Chris Rapp’s place in the Public Works Department in Stafford spoke at the Memorial Service the county held for one of the victim’s of the Virginia Beach shooting.
Remembering Chris Rapp: Gary Snellings
VIDEO: Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Snellings at a Memorial service held in Stafford for former Public Works Director Chris Rapp. Rapp was killed in the Virginia Beach shootings.
Remembering Chris Rapp
VIDEO: Stafford County holds a memorial service this morning for former Public Works Director Chris Rapp. He died in the Virginia Beach shooting last week. Rapp was profiled by Hampton Roads media.
Warner and Kaine call on Congress to take steps to reduce gun violence
VIDEO: Tuesday in DC, Virginia Senators Warner and Kaine responded to the horrific shooting in Virginia Beach, and called on the Republican-led U.S. Senate to take up bipartisan legislation to reduce gun violence. The Senators also applauded Governor Northam’s decision to call a special session to work on gun safety legislation.
City Council holding Town Hall to talk about the future
The public is invited to a Town Hall with the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, June 18 at James Monroe High School.
Election season begins
PHOTOS: Meeting voters in the Chancellor District in Spotsylvania. Board of Supervisors candidate Amanda Blalock and School Board incumbent Dawn Shelley answered questions at the Chancellor Community Center on Wednesday night.
Food Co-op receives tax incentives from City Council
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Food Cooperative is taking big steps forward. The Co-op is evaluating a 9-thousand foot space in the Lee Plaza. A decision will be made by June 17th. Tuesday night City Council approved a Tourism Zone performance agreement.
Free policy locator tool helps Virginians secure nearly 16-million dollars in lost benefits
The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance encourages Virginians in search of lost or misplaced life insurance policies and annuity contracts to use the free Life Insurance Policy Locator offered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners...