A bridge linking Stafford County with Downtown Fredericksburg is still on tap to shut down for up to 18 months.

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold an online meeting to discuss the project that aims to improve the Route 3 Business bridge over the Rappahannock River, also known as Chatham Bridge.


Karrie Mae Johnson Cooper, affectionately known to family and friends as “Kay” was born on May 17, 1940 to the late Annie Mae Kitt and Karey Johnson in Orangeburg, South Carolina. On Friday, May 15, 2020, an Angel was sent from Heaven to usher Karrie into the loving arms of her Savior. The Lord called Karrie home to receive her crown. Her assignment here on earth was finished. She responded to His call and is now resting in eternal “Peace and…

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6 Bears and a Goat Brewing Company will open their outdoor dining while practicing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s safety orders.

Before the brewery opens for business tomorrow at 11 a.m., it will set up 40 seats at various tables for outdoor dining to ensure they are following safety measures to reassure their customers, according to brewery spokeswoman Lindsey Heppner. It’s first-come, first-served, so once those tables fill up with customers, customers will receive a number and be asked to wait inside of their cars to be called when a seat becomes available.


Today it was announced via a press release that Delegate Danica Roem (D-13th) has been appointed to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA). The NVTA provides funding for road, mass transit, and multi-modal transportation projects in Northern Virginia.

The appointment was made official by Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn.


The Rhythm Rockers are a rockabilly trio from Fredericksburg that, like other musical acts across the world, have felt the sting of the pandemic.

Unable to play to live crowds for fear of spreading the coronavirus, the band has started playing for audiences again by live-streaming their performances on Facebook.


A new solar array was just unveiled on the roof of a Fredericksburg homeless shelter, the culmination of a two-year project.

This 115.2-kilowatt system will help power 75% of the energy needs at the Thurman Brisben Center, at 471 Central Road in Fredericksburg, adding up to $1,400 in monthly savings. 


Paving on Interstate 66 west near Manassas will begin this weekend, and will require the closure of multiple traffic lanes as well as the Prince William Parkway ramp.

The ramp from the Route 234 Bypass (Prince William Parkway) North to I-66 West will be closed this weekend for paving on I-66 West in the Manassas area. I-66 West will be reduced to two travel lanes from Groveton Road to University Boulevard. Both closures will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, and continue through noon Monday, May 18.


The Novant Health UVA Health System will resume medically necessary, time-sensitive procedures.

Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center will be rescheduling patients with postponed appointments and procedures. In addition, they will also provide imaging, labs, and other appointments to support these procedures.


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