Scam sites are charging Virginians a fee for application forms
Virginia Department of Health warns of fake vital records websites
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Proper disposal of leaves will keep your storm drains clear
As you rake, don’t forget your storm drains
Gerlach announces run for at-large seat on Fredericksburg City Council
Jon Gerlach joins the race for a seat on City Council in the May elections
Kaine on raising the tobacco age and vaping
VIDEO: Virginia Senator Tim Kaine talks about a bill he’s co-sponsoring to raise the tobacco age from 18-21. Senator Kaine also talks about his concerns over vaping.
Ordinance change coming in Spotsy to ban business signs in right of way at all times
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisors are hoping to improve how the county looks. Supervisors have agreed to join the city, Stafford and Caroline and ban business signs in the right of way. Currently in Spotsylvania, they’re allowed Friday to Monday. Supervisors still must approve changes to the ordinance.
Speaker Howell honored by Virginia Association of Counties
Virginia Association of Counties honors former Speaker Bill Howell with “The Jefferson Cup.”
Right after election win, Delegate Orrock is out picking up campaign signs
VIDEO: The morning after the election, Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock was going around the 54th District picking up his campaign signs.
Election ’19: Josh Cole & Bryce Reeves
VIDEO: Election night conversations with Delegate-elect Josh Cole and Senator Reeves after victory had been declared in downtown Fredericksburg.
Josh Cole going to Richmond. Frazier makes history in Spotsy
Josh Cole is in, beat Paul Milde. Reeves, Orrock, Stuart and Mark Cole win. Deborah Frazier is the first African American elected to the Spotsy Board. Jack Cavalier loses by 18 votes in Stafford.
Election results here
Here’s the State Board of Election site with updated election returns in General Assembly and local races.
Stafford voters have a road bond decision on Tuesday
VIDEO: There’s a 50 million dollar road bond referrendum on the ballot in Stafford County. What’s it all about?
Town Talk: Stafford as the center of cyber
AUDIO: Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden. Stafford as the center of cyber and the Stafford smart city.
Spotsy utilities crew recovers lost engagement ring
Ring was flushed down the toilet by a small child. Spotsylvania Utilities workers find it!
Stafford officials say flushing wipes clogs pipes
Wet wipes are causing problems with the Stafford sewer system.
Game and Inland Fisheries goes blaze pink for breast cancer awareness
Through the end of January, eight Department of Game and Inland vehicles have changed from gold markings to blaze pink
Reeves and Laufer debate at UMW
AUDIO: Republican Bryce Reeves and Democrat Amy Laufer debate in the 17th Disrict Senate race at UMW. Here’s the complete debate.
Dooley receives Finnegan award
Fredericksburg City Attorney Kathleen Dooley is the recipient of the 2019 Local Government Attorney’s Finnegan Award. It’s the highest honor for city, town and county attorneys in Virginia. Here’s the proclamation.
Mayor Greenlaw seeking re-election in Fredericksburg
AUDIO: Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw she’s running for re-election in the May city elections. Mayor Greenlaw is serving her second four-year term.
Corrected city personal property bills to be sent this week
Don’t pay the FIRST Fredericksburg personal property bill. It was wrong. New bills being sent this week
Drought Watch Advisory issued statewide
Local officials asking state residents to take this watch seriously and to familiarize themselves on voluntary measures they can take during the drought watch to help conserve water. A drought watch is issued to increase public awareness of climate conditions
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