Town Talk

Paula Royster talks about "Reclaiming Our Time."   The project has identified Fredericksburg families whose ancestors are from one of the 12 African nations that had slave ships arrive at the City dock.    caagri.org

Taylor Glascock and Sarah Li explain the work of the Fredericksburg Area Service League and their nearly 30 year involvement in the community helping kids.   faserviceleague.org  

Program Manager Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission talks about the need for volunteers for the Point in Time Count on July 28 and how the CoC rose to the occasion and helped find housing for the Madonna House fire victims.

Kim McClellan and Jason Tickle look at the housing market and prices.  Discussion on how FAAR and Habitat work together and an update on Habitat's plans.  

Patrick A'Hearn with previews upcoming shows (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner with Joyce DeWitt) and talks about Nunsense with Sally Struthers.   Also, how Riverside adds to the community.

Jason Haag, Danique Masingill and Kristin Davis describe the impact of a service dogs.   "One leash saves two lives."   Info on needs for foster families for the dogs and needs for volunteers and donors. Leashes of Valor is based in Caroline County. 

Nicole Moore previews Juneteenth and 4th of July. We also talk about Pickleball and what it takes to put an event together.

Physical Therapist Alissa Agnew and Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor Kimberly Muilenburg

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood over the summer.        

President and CEO Juanita Shanks talks about second chances and helping ex-prisoners return to society.  If there's an early release of prisoners this summer, FailSafe is working to get families and localities ready.

Stafford Sheriff David Decatur and the new Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason (by phone) talk about the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Summer Games, Stafford's Star Force and Special Olympics post-COVID.

Terry Rensel, Tim Talbott, Tom Van Winkle talk about preservation successes--more significant land has been saved.

7th Congressional District Republican candidate Crystal Vanuch

Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse and Gretchen Rusden with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce talk about an upcoming Fashion show benefitting Empowerhouse.  The Chamber's Network of Enterprising Women is holding a fashion show June 9th.  

Chief Executive Officer Lisa Crittenden talks about challenges homeless families face and what's provided at Loisann's Hope House.   Info on Concert of Hope with the Commodores--June 3--at Lifepoint Auditorium.