Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.
Town Talk REcent Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Ryan Quint and Mary O’Neill talk about upcoming programs highlighting anniversaries for Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Discussions on questions that can come from the study of history and personal interests in history.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
“To Kill a Mockingbird” at Riverside May 7th – June 22nd returns Tug Coker to the region. He grew up in Stafford and is now an actor and writer. We talk about growing up in the Fredericksburg
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Executive Director Rebecca Purdy and Deputy Executive Director Adriana Puckett talk about the value of the library, the budget, the challenge of e-books for all library budgets, and reaching the 65+ population. librarypoint.org
LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in Fredericksburg government. Discussion on taxes, schools and data centers.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events
Courtney Mersiowsky, Callie Brown and Amanda Richardson preview Earth Day (on the 26th). Discussions on summer camps, the Farmer’s Market, Picnic in the Park and Motts Run. fxbgparks.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Author Lynda Allen
South Stafford resident Lynda Allen has written her second book in the Liv Wilde Mystery series–“Flashes of a Dying Hour.” It’s set in Fredericksburg with an Edgar Allen Poe theme! lyndaallenwrites.com
LISTEN: Capt. Rashawn Cowles/Law Enforcement United
Capt. Rashawn Cowles with Fredericksburg City Police talks about the annual Law Enforcement United Ride for fallen officers May 9th thru the 12th. Water/energy drinks/snacks needed. Drop them off at the City Police Headquarters on Cowen Blvd.
LISTEN: UMW Graduate Admissions, and Career and Workforce
Teresa Segelken, Kimberly Young and Christy Pack talks about UMW master’s level programs and opportunities for adult and nontraditional learners. There’s a special half-day conference May 15 focusing on changing economic times.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
Executive Director Kathy Anderson defines domestic violence and talks about ways it’s carried out. Discussion on the programs available locally and the benefits of having a staff with years of experience. Funds needed to continue to carry
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
Mac Williams and Jason Tickle talk with an update–building begins in Ladysmith in June. Volunteers–and teams of volunteers are welcome. crrhfh.org
