Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Town Talk is a one-hour local program will introduce you to local businesses, non-profit leaders and political figures who influence the Fredericksburg region every day.
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Erin Creighton (Assistant Branch Manager/Adult Services Dept. Head–Fredericksburg) and Darcie Caswell (Director of Youth Services) talk about the Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee, African American Read In, the 30th annual Johnny Johnson Teen Art Show and Self Sufficiency
LISTEN: Town Talk/Doctor Yum Project
Heidi DiEugenio and Nimali Fernando (Dr. Yum) with an update on the non-profit mission to help families and communities overcome the barriers to eating well. Since COVID the Dr. Yum Project has gone from a local program
LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia & Area 11
Special Olympics Virginia volunteer, coach, Area 11 Council committee member, Plunger and former intern Abby Farley talks about her commitment and how its changed her. We talk about coaching needs and volunteer needs with the “Young Athletes”
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Summer Enrichment Program
Michael Stebar and Elizabeth Johnson-Young talk about the six day slice of college coursework and campus life for high-schoolers July 13-19. Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Application deadline is March 21st. umw.edu/summer/sep
LISTEN: The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling
The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling tells us why we likely won’t see a big blizzard from this latest storm. And, he says, it’s possible we’ve seen the last of winter storms this season. Snow long!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Bluebird Society
Anne Little–one of the founders of the Virginia Bluebird Society– previews her Bluebird monitor training session on March 1 at the downtown library. She talks about building the correct nestbox, the need for monitors, and resources: virginiabluebirds.org,
LISTEN: Ferry Farm in Stafford open on Monday
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis talk about Presidents’ Day at George Washington’s boyhood home: 10-3. Free parking on-site. $5 for adults. Kids 17 and under free. kenmore.org
LISTEN: Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally and Board President Troy Skebo talk about the impact Safe Harbor has on the region. It’s often referred to as a place and a process that gives a voice and healing to children
LISTEN: Gran and Gracie’s Amazing Adventures–in a book and real life
Gran and Gracie are grandmother and granddaughter. They’ve written one book–with another being planned. We talk with Gran–Theresa Payne of Spotsylvania. There’s a book signing February 16th from noon to 4 at R & R Antiques at
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
President Janel Donohue talks about Prosper Taxes, Prosper Mentoring and Prosper Students. rappahannockunitedway.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Cardiology
Dr. Daniel Carlson talks about programs available at Mary Washington Healthcare. We talk about A-fib, POTS, a good diet for heart health and exercise. practices.mwhc.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/ASK
Providing all kinds of help to families and children with cancer or serious blood disorders. ASK has been well-known over the years in the Richmond area. ASK is now in the Fredericksburg area. Executive Director Amy Gotkin
LISTEN: Town Talk/Coldest Night of the Year
Micah’s Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter preview the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser/walk on February 22nd. cnoy.com/fredericksburg
LISTEN: The Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks Super Sunday strategies
Kurt Erickson says one bad decision can change your life–and others. #77 if you see someone you suspect is a drunk driver.
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum Content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview George Washington’s birthday celebration on February 17th from 10-3. kenmore.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Building and selling in the area
Scott Hine (Union Home and Mortgage/Fredericksburg Area Builders Association Immediate Past President), Lauren Tate (Long and Foster Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Builders) review 2024 market resale/new build, what 2025 will
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Taylor Sutton with Tiger Fuel, Melanie Johnson and Von Young with the SPCA. Taylor talks about Tiger acquiring Anderson Propane and their continued support of the Fred SPCA. We talk about keeping animals warm in winter and
LISTEN: Intern Expo
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding the 4th annual Intern Expo on February 5th from 9-2 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. Gabby Kang is a Colonial Forge High School senior and the Chair of the
LISTEN: Town Talk/Will Mackintosh
Fredericksburg City Councilman Will Mackintosh (At-Large) talks about Data Centers. We discuss a Technology Overlay District and the financial impact.
LISTEN: FAM’s Gaila Sims signs book contract
The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Vice President of Programs and Interpretation is writing a book for LSU Press that will focus on some of the tough racial issues and stories debated in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford African American Trail
Intern Ethan Sweeny, UMW Geography Professor Steve Hanna and Sue Henderson with Discover Stafford preview the opening of the Stafford African American Trail. 31 stories at 23 sites. You can explore history at home or by driving.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Director of Adult Services Tracy McPeck and Director of Collection and Customer Services Samantha Thomason talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, expanding the Library of Things and LEGO Building Labs. librarypoint.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/University of Mary Washington Admissions
Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski and Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg talk about decisions facing students and parents. What should seniors be doing right now to prepare for their upcoming college
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor fostering
Leashes of Valor Head Trainer Karen Meadows and foster families Lisa Palmer and Lisa Dunnivan talk about the fostering program. Leashes of Valor provides everything you need, including food, supplies, and veterinary care. You’re helping train dogs
LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia
Parent Shane Sears and Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason preview the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge on February 7-8. Go For the Cold! We talk about fundraising tips, what to expect and the impact of Special Olympics
