Town Talk

Madison Eberhart and Allison Balmes-John with an update on COVID numbers and the move into Phase 2 of vaccinations in the region.  It's also National Public Health Week.   We talk about all various responsibilities of the local health department.

Tracy McPeck, the Adult Services Coordinator with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library,  with an update on Library Express and Curbside Pickup, Idea Space--Tech on the Go, the Year round Reading Challenge and various youth and adult services program

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the upcoming county budget, the need to plan, the Crucible vote, the V-A tax clinic and the trash stickers required by May 1st.

University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum downtown.  Also a discussion on post-COVID at museums.  

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about results from a survey he distributed on the next steps after the protests.   Discussion on the city budget and tough choices, construction of a new school, and moving city elections to November.  

Sgt. Carol Burgess, Susan Sigmon and Kathy Anderson talk about benefits of having Empowerhouse working with the Stafford Sheriff's Office with domestic violence victims and situations.

Andy Lynn and Alexis Fox preview Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale that helps fund their programs with developmental disabilities.  Walk-in plant shopping begins April 5 at Roxbury.  Curbside and by appointment at 750 Kings Highway on Apri

Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks about four days in school for hybrid students beginning April 12, the budget. state mandated testing and graduation.  

Carolyn Helfrich and Karen Hedelt preview Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg on April 20th.  "A Breath of Fresh Air."  It's a tour of private and public gardens in downtown Fredericksburg.  

Robert Courtnage and Sarah Hurst with the City's Clean and Green Commission talk about the new business sustainability awards, energy efficiency and reducing cigarette trash on local streets.      

Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about ways to give back to the community--thru part or all of your stimulus check or with the essential workers "Seasons of Service" that kicks off in April.  

AUDIO:  Think you got lucky and won a raffle from Amazon?   Watch out, the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says it's another scam.  

City Parks, Recreation and Events Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Callie Brown and Director Jane Shelhorse preview opening up!  Earth Day (some of it is virtual), Summer Camps, Motts Run, the Buffett Swimming Pool and Picnic in the Park.  

Kim McClellan and Carrie Danko talk about some of the dramatic market changes in the region. Info on some real life stories of buyers and sellers and how to prepare for a home sale or search these days.    

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Caroline Street talks about backups, speeding up WiFi, saving money on internet costs and Internet in rural areas.