Town Talk

King George Economic Development and Tourism Director Nick Minor with an overview on the county including broadband, a possible Native American history trail and updating ordinances.

Angie Sullivan with the Spotsylvania Education Foundation and Rene’ Daniels with Spotsylvania County Schools talk about Stuff the Bus and helping provide students with needed supplies. Also a focus on how the foundation helps students and teachers.

Chief Ranger-Visitor Experience Jamie Leeuwrik talks about what’s available at Widewater State Park and plans for the future.  

Katie Fidler, Leslie and John Leahy (and JM Principal/City Councilman Tim Duffy by phone) talk about volunteering and what the Ceili Leahy Day of Service means to the community.   The next Day of Service is September 11th.

Housing Navigator Rose Martinez and Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talk about the Virginia Rent Relief Program.  Info on rent relief to tenants and landlords and to help tenants apply for the rent relief available. 

Dave the Computer Guy with an update on taking care of  your computer during storms and an update on Windows 11

Spotsylvania School Board member Erin Grampp (Berkeley District) talks about masks, overseeing schools in a pandemic,  unfunded mandates and a bond vote this fall.

Amy Umble with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board and Mary Chamberlin with the Rappahannock Area Health District.  Update on increasing COVID numbers. Update on mental health services in the region.

Bill Harris and Gabe Pons preview “Art Attack,” scheduled for October 16 in downtown Fredericksburg.  

A memorable show.  Esha and Shreyaa Venkat are teenagers doing really big things with their organization Nest4Us.  It’s about helping and serving others.  They’re also Hometown Heroes.   David Williams with the Fredericksburg office of Allen and Allen