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/Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events
4/18/2025
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
Duration:00:45:06
LISTEN: Town Talk/Author Lynda Allen
4/17/2025
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
Duration:00:45:02
LISTEN: Capt. Rashawn Cowles/Law Enforcement United
4/16/2025
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. or the Courthouse downtown on Princess Anne Street.
Duration:00:45:08
LISTEN: UMW Graduate Admissions, and Career and Workforce
4/15/2025
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.
Duration:00:45:22
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
4/14/2025
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 out programs. empowerhouseva.org 24-hour hotline: 540-373-9373.
Duration:00:44:05
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
4/11/2025
Mac Williams and Jason Tickle talk with an update--building begins in Ladysmith in June. Volunteers--and teams of volunteers are welcome. crrhfh.org
Duration:00:45:50
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
4/10/2025
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their work during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Safe Harbor provides a place and a process that gives children hope and healing. Safe Harbor receives funding from many sources, including the community. safeharborva.org
Duration:00:45:05
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
4/9/2025
Libby, Trip Lloyd, and Cornelia Rutherford preview the 2025 Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery--weekends May 10th - June 8th. Tickets only available online at varf.org
Duration:00:44:55
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
4/9/2025
Libby, Trip Lloyd, and Cornelia Rutherford preview the 2025 Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery--weekends May 10th - June 8th. Tickets only available online at varf.org
Duration:00:44:55
LISTEN: Production of Little Shop of Horrors at JM
4/8/2025
Teacher Mark Wright and eight students talk about the show. April 10-12th at 7pm. Tickets $12 student. $16 General Admission. All tickets available online and at the door. Cash accepted.
Duration:00:07:19
LISTEN: Town Talk/Esophageal Cancer
4/8/2025
Esophageal Cancer survivor Chris Berth and two Outpatient Infusion Nurses--Danita Mosley and Kelsea Gibson talk about the diagnosis and care he received from Mary Washington Healthcare. He also talks about his faith.
Duration:00:44:55
LISTEN: Town Talk/Great Train Race
4/7/2025
Race Director Brian Pessolano talks about the May 4th race in downtown Fredericksburg. There's a mile race, the half-mile George Dashington, and the 1/4 Caboose race. gtrfredericksburg.com
Duration:00:45:02
LISTEN: Town Talk/Chris Yakabouski
4/4/2025
The chairman of the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors talks about the county budget, cooperation with the School Board, challenges with the convenience sites and data centers.
Duration:00:45:08
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stratford Hall
4/2/2025
Director of Business Operations and Festival Coordinator Alex Carter and President Karen Daley preview the Brews and BBQ Festival on April 5th. We also talk about Stratford Hall's major role in Virginia 250 next year (and events taking place this year). stratfordhall.org
Duration:00:44:02
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
4/1/2025
Executive Director Mike Harvey talks about the need for a new Fire Arms Training Center and the Bridge the Gap campaign. rrcja.org
Duration:00:45:21
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
3/31/2025
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the end of Windows 10 in October--what it means and how to prepare. We also talk about recycling electronics. techsintheburg.com
Duration:00:43:59
LISTEN: Town Talk/Data Centers
3/28/2025
Data Center updates with Curry Roberts of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington and Charlie Payne of Hirschler. We talk about the financial impact, the current status of data centers locally and when localities will start seeing the financial benefits.
Duration:00:43:45
LISTEN: Town Talk/Washington Heritage Museums
3/27/2025
Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a matching $100,000 challenge thru March 31st. We preview the May 4th event--a Monumental Celebration and get updates on the Caretakers Lodge and work around the Mary Washington Monument. washingtonheritagemuseums.org
Duration:00:45:31
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
3/26/2025
Kiley Ernest (Mary Magdalene) and Kathy Halenda (King Herod) talk about Jesus Christ Superstar at Riverside thru April 27th. riversidedt.com
Duration:00:45:05
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
3/25/2025
Dr. Christina Wiedel and Cathleen Pessolano talk about their work with the families of pediatric patients. FGP has a number of programs depending on your need. Monthly donors volunteers needed. fairygodmotherproject.org
Duration:00:45:00