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Region could see several inches of snow
Fast moving storm will be gone by early Saturday
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
President Janel Donohue talks about the Prosper Tax Services. It’s free if your household income was $80,000 or less.
PHOTOS: The materials used to clear your roads begin in Thornburg
With snow in the forecast overnight, the Fredericksburg VDOT office will be getting ready all day today.
WATCH: VDOT gets ready for winter weather tonight
For VDOT it begins in the summer when drivers are trained and contractors are hired to loading and salt and making brine in Thornburg. We talked with VDOT’s Kelly Hannon at the salt dome in Thornburg
LISTEN: Town Talk/Chris Yakabouski
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about the county budget, taxes, schools, roads, growth and reassessments.
4pm burn law goes into effect Thursday
Statewide 4 p.m. burning law in effect Feb. 15 through April 30
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare Radiology
Dr. Shirley Cherry and Donna Morris talk about Mary Washington Healthcare’s School of Radiologic Technology. sort.mwhc.com
WATCH: State Senate approves increase in minimum wage
Democrats in the state Senate passed an increase in the minimum wage. It’s currently $12. It would increase to $13.50 in 2025 and $15 in 2026.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Coldest Night of the Year
Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter with Micah Ecumenical Ministries talks about the Coldest Night of the Year Walk in downtown Fredericksburg on February 24th. cnoy.com/fredericksburg.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board passes budget on to Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania School budget–with a 46 million dollar funding gap–is headed to the Board of Supervisors after the School Board voted 6-1. April Gillespie voted no.
LISTEN: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division holding Job Fair Tuesday in Fredericksburg
We talk with Brooke Bowler, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division recruiting lead
WATCH: It’s not spring, but it feels like it!
Using the unseasonably warm February temps!
King George Fire and Rescue recognized by state for swift and flood water response teams
King George Fire and Rescue seen as a key player in Northern Neck incidents
LISTEN: Washington Regional Alcohol Program concerned that Super Sunday has turned into a drunk driving holiday
Kurt Erickson talks about staying safe and keeping other safe on the roads on Sunday
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims talk about the Lafayette exhibit, new wayside panels, free admission and contributing to the FAM.
Who am I? Caroline Sheriff’s Office looking for info truck that hit a school bus
Incident happened on Wednesday
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Melanie Johnson, Von Young and Maddie Reid talk about Winter Wag-A-Thon and ways you can help day-to-day. There’s a need for recurring monthly donors to help fund the SPCA’s programs for animal vaccinations and spay/neuter.
LISTEN: Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren: Middle School Robotics on Saturday
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division K-12 STEM Coordinator Tyler Truslow talks about holding this Innovation Challenge for Middle School students for the first time.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg added to U-S Civil Rights Trail
Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site hosted the announcement that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail would beome part of the national trail. Many involved in the Civil Rights movement attended.
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