This morning on June 12, 2021 Route 3 is now open in Westmoreland County. Yesterday’s downpours and flash flooding kept motorists from being able to
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The Potomac River Festival Will Go On June 11 – 13 By Linda Farneth For years the town of Colonial Beach has celebrated the beginning
Virginia Senior Alert ACTIVATION Stafford County
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Limited Time to Register Children in King George for free Covid 19 Vaccinations
King George ALERT King George County Parks and Recreation TO: Parents of Children Ages 12-15 RE: COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Micro-Clinic The Rappahannock Area Health District
Single Vehicle Crash Results in Fatality
At approximately 9:03 p.m. on Wednesday (May 26) Virginia State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Route Route 646 (Christ Church Road) approximately
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JUN 12 AT 10 AM EDT – JUN 13 AT 4 PM EDT 70th Annual Potomac River Festival & Grand Feature Parade in Colonial Beach.
Virginia AMBER Alert ACTIVATION: Giles County
UPDATE: Canceled. Child Found Safe! The Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse has issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Giles
VSP Investigates Fatal Two Vehicle Crash
Richmond County, VA At 1:16 p.m. on Saturday (Apr. 24), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Route 3 (Historyland Highway) approximately 150 Feet
VSP Investigates Fatal Utility Vehicle Crash
Essex County, VA At 2:48 a.m. on Saturday (Apr. 24), Virginia State Police responded to a crash involving an all terrain vehicle on Route 610
EXPECT BRIEF DELAYS ON NORRIS BRIDGE April 26 – 30
Drivers should expect alternating single lane closures on the bridge April 26 – 30 for daytime maintenance activities. On Monday, April 26, the Virginia Department
Virginia Suspends J & J Covid 19 Vaccine To Investigate Rare Side Effect
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FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths in Virginia
Beginning on April 12, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin accepting financial assistance applications for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020,
Westmoreland Planning Commission Recommends BOS Deny Special Permit to Colonial Beach Dragway
The Colonial Beach Drag-strip requested a special permit to allow for an event for an estimated 1000 attendees. The Westmoreland County Planning Commission held a
Speak Your Piece Where It Counts
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VSP Investigates Pedestrian Involved Fatal Crash
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. At 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday (Mar. 31) Virginia State Police responded to a crash
Tender Roast Beef
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VIRGINIA Missing Senior Alert
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Rumor Control-Boardwalk Bath House Still Standing
The owner of a Popular Colonial Beach Facebook Group is stirring the pot again with pictures from years ago of the old bathrooms being demolished
VSP PERSONNEL EARN AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL LIFESAVING AWARDS
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Route 1 Northbound Traffic Slide to the Right March 5
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CDC Guidelines For Travel Into the U.S.
As of February 19, 2021 the CDC states, “If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days
VSP Respond to Over 435 Traffic Incidents In Just 11 Hours
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VDH Prepares for Launch of Statewide Pre-Registration System
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As temperatures drop below freezing overnight, today’s wet roads will become extremely icy and treacherous. Virginians are advised to avoid travel overnight due to slick
Every time you use google maps or your car’s GPS say a little thank you to Gladys West!
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Morning Coffee Report February 10 – 2021
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VDH Announces Roll Out of Vaccination Program at CVS Pharmacy-VDH anuncia el lanzamiento del programa de vacunación en CVS Pharmacy
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Virginia State Police Warn Road Conditions Will Deteriorate
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January 16, 2021 Morning Coffee Report
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January 15 Morning Coffee Report and Weather
January 15, 2021 If you didn’t get your Christmas trees to the curb by 7 a.m. this morning chances are you missed the town’s pick
Wednesday January 13 – 2021 Morning Coffee Report
Wednesday January 13, 2021 WEATHER Today expect sunny conditions with a high of close to 50 degrees. Winds will be light, 5 to 7 mph.
Mayor Robin Schick Recognizes Work of Past Mayor and Councilmen
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Make your travel plans ahead of time because Construction is starting in late January on a project to replace the route 14 bridge located at
Council to Conduct House Keeping Chores At 2021 First Work Session
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Outgoing Mayor Blunt Announces Town Office Shut Downs
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VDH Announces Reduced Quarantine Guidelines and New Contact Tracing Prioritization
The shorter options include people without symptoms to end quarantine after day 10 without testing, or after day 7 with a negative PCR or negative antigen test performed on or after day 5. But both the VDH and CDC warn that people should continue to…
Two Virginia Elementary Schools Earn National ESEA Awards
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November 24 Valero Robbery Suspect Arrested
December A Good Month For KG Crime-stopping By Linda Farneth December is turning out to be a good month for King George County Sheriff’s Office.
White House Message The Constitution Matters Even During A Pandemic
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Maryland Man Apprehended and Charged in Border Store Burglary
December did not began well for the owners of the Border Store located in King George due to an early morning burglary. Fortunately suspect was apprehended quickly.
StaTe News: Nominees for RISE Award
A Louisa County Custodian and Virginia Beach Bus Driver have been nominated for the first time RISE award. Winners will be named next spring. The
Understanding The November Ballot For Council Voting
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Altercation: Suspect Apprehended After Shots Fired In KG Food Lion Parking Lot
On August 31 at approx. 4 p.m. Kind George Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a male subject shooting at a female
Five Hour De-escalation Results in Safe Apprehension of Suspect
At approximately 8:11 AM on August 31st 2020, King George Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the residence of Ronald Filmore Morgan, 57 yo of King
Town Talks on Storm Water Drainage
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Special Debris Pickup Scheduled Next Week
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The first good news is I got the job. I’m so relieved. The second good news is the rain keeps coming and my new seeds
Rain Storm Brings New Hope
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Colonial Beach Community Foundation Announces College Scholarships Recipients
Five Colonial Beach High School (CBHS) seniors recently received a total of $2,500 in scholarships from Beach Arts Music Mentoring (B.A.M.M.) through the Colonial Beach
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VDEM Awards Emergency Management Preparedness Grants
The Department Of Emergency Management announced on July 10 they will provide $2.6 million dollars in grant money to Virginia localities to help fund planning,
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Colonial Beach Town Offices Will Reopen On Monday
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Statue Removal-Northam Acting Under Executive Authority Section § 2.2-2402 Approves Removal Of Work Of Art
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Robin Mae Schick Highlighted As RCC Alum Serving The Community
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King George County Government Offices Reopen
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Westmoreland County Schools Presents 2020 Graduation Drive-Thru Style
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Missing Senior Alert
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May 25 – Friday Report On Northam’s Actions
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Radish Update
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Firefighters Battle Fire In Colonial Beach
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UV Light, Heat and Humidity Help Curtail Covid19
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