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Mary Washington Hospital needs more masks in coronavirus fight, not volunteers

Published April 18, 2020 at 11:06AM | Updated April 18, 2020 at 11:49AM

Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday eased restrictions on healthcare providers and volunteers as the officials continue to fight the continued rise of coronavirus cases in the state.

“While we are seeing promising signs in our ongoing fight against COVID-19, we must continue to prepare for all scenarios, and that includes making sure we have to the necessary staff to confront a potential medical surge,” said Governor Northam. “This pandemic is placing extraordinary demands on our doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners, and these policies will enable us to expand our health care workforce so more trained medical professionals can step in and help.”

Catalytic converters stolen from multiple cars in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 17, 2020 at 5:16PM | Updated April 22, 2020 at 10:26AM

Multiple drivers who parked in the area of Adventure Brewing Company had catalytic converters stolen.

The Stafford sheriff’s office reports the incidents happened at:

Union urges Northam to recognize grocery clerks as first responders as number of coronavirus cases increase

By Gianna Jirak

Published April 17, 2020 at 1:24PM | Updated April 18, 2020 at 11:59AM

The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 is demanding that food workers be designated as first responders, and a strict limit be placed on the number of customers allowed in grocery stores.

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By Press Release

Published April 16, 2020 at 8:00PM | Updated April 22, 2020 at 7:20PM

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Coronavirus halts plans to remove slave auction block

By Susie Webb

Published April 16, 2020 at 4:02PM | Updated May 17, 2024 at 2:17PM

There are still no removal plans for the slave auction block located on the corner of William and Charles in Downtown Fredericksburg.

This auction block was the cause of widespread debate in the community, but in July of 2019, the City Council decided that the block would be relocated to the Fredericksburg Area Museum. The costs associated with moving the stone were anticipated to be $30,000.

Freeze warning issued, temps to fall into low 30s

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2020 at 2:52PM | Updated April 16, 2020 at 3:52PM

Temperatures will drop tonight into the low 30s, and that has prompted a freeze warning for the region, to include

A Freeze Warning is in effect tonight for some areas due to sub-freezing temperatures. Take steps now to protect sensitive plants from the cold. pic.twitter.com/JrBmYEe4eN

Manasssas City Councilman shaves head to help out-of work-restaurant workers

By Jillian Ellis

Published April 16, 2020 at 1:37PM | Updated April 16, 2020 at 2:27PM

Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy raised $2,000 for charity after promising to shave off his hair on live video.

A total of 57 Facebook donors contributed $2,060 to watch Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy give himself a haircut live on Facebook.

All proceeds went to Old Town Strong in support of the out of work restaurant bar and staff in Old Town Manassas.

Changes on tap for Fredericksburg radio morning show

By Trinity Bui

Published April 16, 2020 at 10:51AM

An original founder of a syndicated morning show that airs on a Fredericksburg radio will make his return.

Steve Boyd will rejoin the cast of hosts at “Brooke and Jubal in the Morning” on Live 99.3 WVBX-FM after a four-month hiatus. Boyd is credited with launching the show, and for its rise to national syndication.

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By Press Release

Published April 15, 2020 at 8:00PM | Updated April 21, 2020 at 6:20PM

Sally Lorraine Lansdown was born April 6, 1927 and passed away on April 16, 2020. Sally was a resident of Washington, D.C.

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Restaurant owner hits hurdles with city after building music stage

By Rick Horner

Published April 15, 2020 at 4:31PM

The Dark Star Saloon is known for its straight-from-the-farm to the table philosophy when it comes to its food.

It’s also known for its dining room covered in memorabilia celebrating the 1960s, with nods to bands like “The Who” and “The Grateful Dead.” In fact, the name of the saloon is taken from a Grateful Dead song released in 1968.