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/Empowerhouse Empty Bowl
1/13/2025
Executive Director Kathy Anderson and potter Ana Brugos preview The Empty Bowl on February 2nd at the Elks Lodge on Tidewater Trail. It's a timed entry afternoon event. Details at empowerhouseva.org
Duration:00:44:57
LISTEN/Town Talk: Human Trafficking
1/10/2025
Spotsylvania Schools Social Worker Michelle Patton Swisher and Michelle Trampe with the Central Virginia Justice Initiative preview a Human Trafficking Awareness Discussion at Courtland High School on January 29th. It's about protecting children and connecting with community partners.
Duration:00:45:30
LISTEN: Town Talk/Tara Durant
1/9/2025
State Senator Tara Durant (27th District) previews the 2025 Virginia General Assembly. We talk about some of her bills--including one on protecting your privacy when in your car. We talk about eliminating the tax on tips and eliminating the car tax. Because of the Richmond water crisis, the Assembly begins Monday in Richmond.
Duration:00:46:03
Town Talk: Fredericksburg NAACP
1/8/2025
Xavier Richardson and Anne Little talk about the local work of the Fredericksburg NAACP and preview the sold-out MLK Prayer Breakfast on January 20th at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
Duration:00:46:16
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
1/3/2025
Alexis Innis talks about the growing need for blood. Only 3% of those eligible give. January is National Blood Donor Month. redcrossblood.org
Duration:00:44:11
LISTEN: Setting 2025 health goals
1/2/2025
"You can't outrun a bad diet." Bobby Hebert talks about achieving vitality in 2025. We talk about food and exercise.
Duration:00:46:14
LISTEN: Town Talk/Loisann's Hope House
12/31/2024
Executive Director Cait Woodward looks at needs in the coming years--opportunities to donate/volunteer. We also talk about their homeless prevention program.
Duration:00:43:51
LISTEN: Town Talk/Moving a business
12/30/2024
April and Keith Peterson talk about the upcoming move of River Rock Outfitter to two locations--January 10th to 708 Caroline Street and April 1st to Central Park.
Duration:00:44:31
LISTEN: Town Talk/Micah Ecumenical Ministries
12/27/2024
Meghann Cotter talks about City Council's upcoming votes on the Jeremiah Community. We also talk about The Coldest Night of the Year walk on February 22nd...and end of the year financial giving.
Duration:00:44:26
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