Town Talk
Local News
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.
Location:
Fredericksburg, VA
Genres:
Local News
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@newstalk1230FVA
Language:
English
Contact:
540-373-7721
Email:
buzzy@wbqb.com
Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
12/26/2024
Chris Bowers and Jason Haag talk about a matching gift up to $100,000 that expires at the end of the year. We discuss ways local businesses and the community can get involved with providing trained dogs with veterans.
Duration:00:44:56
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
12/23/2024
Dr. Gaila Sims, Vice-President of Programs and Interpretation, talks about the importance of donors to the FAM. We talk about a book she's writing in 2025 and the exhibit she's working on that opens in the spring--and the timeline for the auction block memorial at the corner of William and Charles Streets.
Duration:00:45:08
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
12/20/2024
Dave the Computer Guy talks about avoiding fake websites, passkeys or passwords and passwords and password managers.
Duration:00:39:25
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
12/19/2024
Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue
Duration:00:45:58
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
12/18/2024
CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn looks back and ahead. Riverside is now a non-profit. What's that mean in 2025 and beyond. Also a look at the people at Riverside you may not know.
Duration:00:44:59
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Center for Education and Research
12/17/2024
Executive Director Mike Hubbard talks about partnerships with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, area schools, businesses, etc. We also talk about the annual Innovation Challenges.
Duration:00:45:06
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat of Caroline
12/16/2024
Mac Williams and Jason Tickle. The name is about to change to Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity. Talk about no step entry, the need for volunteers and year-end giving.
Duration:00:45:54
LISTEN: Town Talk/Healthy Generations Area on Aging
12/13/2024
TaMara Banks, Claudia Becker, and Jennifer Falknor talk about mobility and transportation programs and the Senior Cafe.
Duration:00:44:57
LISTEN: Town Talk/Cancer treatment during the holidays
12/12/2024
Dr. Chris Vaughn along with Registered Nurses Melissa and Katelyn talk about the challenges over the holidays. To travel or not to travel. A Compromised immune system, no energy or appetite...
Duration:00:44:31
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue
12/11/2024
Stafford Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about holiday fire safety--Christmas trees, space heaters, cooking, making sure lights aren't getting too hot.
Duration:00:45:07
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington NICU
12/10/2024
Mary Washington Hospital's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is expanding, with an expected opening in early 2025. MWH NICU partners with Children's National Hospital to provide neonatologists and pediatric hospitalists 24/7. NICU Nurse Manger Nancy Young talks about the expansion.
Duration:00:45:15
LISTEN: Town Talk/Battle of Fredericksburg
12/9/2024
Ryan Quint and Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talk about what happened 162 years ago in Fredericksburg from December 11-15. Special programs planned on Saturday.
Duration:00:45:00
LISTEN: Town Talk/College football
12/6/2024
Curry Roberts and Scott Mayausky talk about the upcoming college football playoffs and the state of college athletics. And we give our national championship picks: Curry- Penn State. Scott- Texas. Ted- Notre Dame
Duration:00:45:05
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
12/6/2024
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally and Board President Troy Skebo talk about their work to protect children in the region.
Duration:00:44:41
LISTEN: Town Talk/Arsenal Events
12/4/2024
It's area running with Kristen Loescher with Arsenal Events. We talk about races, how Arsenal sets up for races and what's ahead in 2025.
Duration:00:44:22
LISTEN: Town TalkHistoric Fredericksburg Foundation Inc.
12/3/2024
Preservationist Danae Peckler previews the Candlelight Tour on the 14th and 15th and the importance of Giving Tuesday for non-profits. We also talk about conservation districts and learn about shutter dogs!
Duration:00:45:37
LISTEN: Town Talk/City Parade
12/2/2024
Courtney Mersiowsky, the Superintendent of Special Events for Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events previews the City Parade. It's Saturday night beginning at 5:30. The theme is Toyland.
Duration:00:44:52
LISTEN: Town Talk/Window Wonderland
11/29/2024
Bobby Hebert--Quill the Epic Poet on the Treasure hunt in your brain! There are 54 riddles around town. Get an entry form at the Visitor Center.
Duration:00:45:40
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dave the Computer Guy
11/27/2024
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about securing home pc's from guests and securing wifi. We talk about safe internet shopping during the holidays and Black Friday specials.
Duration:00:34:55
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Center for Community Engagement
11/26/2024
Center for Community Engagement Director Sarah Dewees and UMW junior Knox McKinley talk about service, volunteer work and being a good citizen.
Duration:00:44:25