The action formally recognizes Stafford’s Swift Water Rescue Team as an asset that can be requested and deployed throughout the Commonwealth and beyond during disasters.
I-95 South Rest Area in Fredericksburg to close several nights for paving
VDOT plans to pave entrance and exit ramps.
Sunny and hot–near 90 today
Rain today? Nope!
WATCH: Senator Kaine warns against adding DCA flights because of near misses
A provision in the FAA reauthorization bill would add five incoming and five outgoing flights to Reagan National Airport (DCA).
PHOTOS: Battlefield preservation groups express concerns about data centers approved in Orange County
Concerns by the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and others about the impact on the Wilderness Battlefield.
WATCH: Wilderness Battlefield returns to list of nation’s 11 most historic endangered places
Wilderness Battlefield has been named one of nation’s 11 most endangered historical places due to the threat of massive data centers approved by Orange Supervisors.
May 1 is the Virginia individual income tax filing and payment deadline.
The State Department of Taxation says filing your taxes electronically is the fastest, safest, and easiest way to file your Virginia return.
WATCH: A new firearms training facility for the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
Two acres purchased in Spotsylvania–now it’s time to raise money for the project.
WATCH: Walk-off win for the FredNats
Brandon Pimentel was the walk-off hero for the FredNats as they beat the Wood Ducks 8-7 in 10 innings.
Sunny, 80’s rest of the week
No rain until the weekend
Man charged with felony reckless handling of a firearm in Stafford after bullet travels between homes
Neighbor tells police he pulled the trigger of a handgun without checking to see if there was a round in the chamber.
Early morning fatal fire in Spotsylvania
52-year old woman dies in early morning fire on Duerson Road
LISTEN: Music in Lafayette’s time
Craig Vasey with the Fredericksburg Sister City Association previews the free program at the downtown library this Thursday at 7.
“Very Loud Noise” may come from NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing this week
Loud range testing planned for Dahlgren Wednesday and Thursday this week.
WATCH: Looking at nature close-up
Explaining what a bird Bioblitz is….and how the City Nature Challenge is helping the new Downtown Greens property.
PHOTOS: On the lookout for birds
Monday morning Master Naturalist Henry Day led a group around the Belman Road campus of Downtown Greens as they documented birds on the property.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
LISTEN: A reminder to contact 811 before digging
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says contact 811 at least three business days before starting any digging project throughout the year.
The heat arrives
80’s (and higher) all week
VDOT says construction zone on Route 2 in Caroline County will continue for at least another month
VDOT says problems with the strength of the concrete has caused delays on the bridge outside Bowling Green.