Town Talk

Melissa Parks (J’Haun Pendleton) and Charlena Evans (Issac Evans) talk about the fatal head-on collision in Spotsylvania in March that has developed a bond between the two families.

Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Simons and Dr. Kay Blanchard talk about the importance of mammograms, treatment locally, survival and the Cancer Nurse Navigator.

Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Y and  the YMCA’s Community Health Director Nicole McGee talk about upcoming programs at the Rappahannock Area YMCA.  Things like blood pressure checks, the LEAN program, Peddling for Parkinson’s, a Health Fair

Raven Neal and Alexis Fox talk about the Fall Plant Sale and the work of Rappahannock Adult Activities with those with developmental disabilities.      

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about school expansion–and paying for it along with other major capital projects on the horizon in the city.   Also discussed, a possible temporary public use for the Renwick Building, city goals and

Chief Joseph Cardello and Public Information Officer Katie Brady on various fire safety topics.  Also info on Open House opportunities at several fire stations.

Deputy Steve Curtis, Sgt Carol Burgess (and Lt. Deuntay Diggs briefly) talk about National Night Out–on Tuesday the 5th at Stafford Market Place.  Also a discussion on SRO’s and scams.  

Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue with an update on Prosper Students Fall Workshops–formally known as Mission Independence–helps students get ready to the real life.  Update on the annual campaign and rent and mortgage assistance for City and

Leslie Leahy (Ceili), Courtney Harris (Carter), and Aimee Hardy (Josh) talk about losing a child to cancer and how they’ve been helped locally by the community and the Fairy Godmother Project.   The Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration is

Nicole Moore with Stafford Parks and Rec with info on the Fall Family Festival on Saturday along with therapeutic recreation, exercise for adults 55+ and opportunities to volunteer.