About a dozen volunteers–mainly students–began transforming an area behind the school with help from Tree Fredericksburg and a lot of mulch.
WATCH: The JM Senior Courtyard Makeover!
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COVID numbers in the region continue to drop
23 new cases reported.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
AUDIO: Town Talk/John Holden and the Stafford Cares restaurant program
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stafford Cares Restaurant program (gift cards to families in need) and the opportunity for restaurants to join
New Fredericksburg Today Partner: Stafford Cares
Program supports Stafford Re
PHOTOS: Caroline County Polar Bear Plunge
The water temperature was 38 at the Lake Land’Or beach in Ladysmith, but that didn’t stop the annual Caroline County Polar Bear Plunge.
AUDIO: Town Talk:/Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly
Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about his opposition to an ordinance change in downtown Fredericksburg that allows higher density in the Historic District.
Two more COVID-19 deaths in the Rappahannock Area Health District
107 people remain hospitalized
Area COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Total deaths nears 100
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 96 new COVID-19 cases. 99 total deaths
VDOT road work in the area this week
VDOT says all work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
PHOTOS: Rebuilding the I-95 S bridge over Route 17 in Stafford continues
VDOT says crews continue demolition of the old I-95 southbound bridge over Route 17 in Stafford.
VIDEO: Stafford ceremony honors veterans
One of the first women to graduate from the U-S Air Force Academy spoke at Stafford’s Veterans Day ceremony. Retired Air Force Brig. General Allison Hickey spoke about Vietnam vets and women veterans.
VIDEO: Veterans Day ceremony National Anthem in Stafford
Moving. Veterans Day 2020 observed in Stafford. Lt Deuntay Diggs and Deputy 1st Class John Harrod with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office with the National Anthem.
Town Talk: John Holden/Stafford CARES Act
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden discusses CARES Act Funding-3 business grants for Stafford County.
Another scorcher today
The National Weather Service says another hot and humid day today. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected as well. Some of these storms could be strong to severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated threat for flooding.
Spotsylvania has the most COVID-19 cases in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 20 people hospitalized. That’s three less than on Monday
COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease by one
Eileen Sousa with the Health District says community testing in Caroline is the first of others in the region
State announces availability of Battlefield Preservation Grants for 2020
State Grant Awards of $1 Million will Help to Protect Lands Affiliated with Battles of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War
Chamber is now accepting applications for Leadership Fredericksburg’s 2021 class
The 27 people selected will attend an orientation session in October for the eight-month program
Flash Flood Watch beginning at noon thru tonight
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for much of the region as a round of thunderstorms with heavy rain is expected this afternoon and evening.
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