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.
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It's our local College GameDay! Curry Robert and Scott Mayausky talk college football with a focus on Virginia Tech and West Virginia U.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy/Techs in the Burg
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Protecting technology while you travel...avoiding scams on your pc,...best paid and free antivirus and how pc speed has increased over the past 20 years--you know it has but you didn't know it has improved this much! techsintheburg.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
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Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Youth Services Librarian, Teen Specialist at the Howell Branch, Sarah Smethurst, talk about the Trebuchet contest, the Teen Stop Motion video contest and the Friends of the Library book sale. librarypoint.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Baron Braswell Run Against Teen Violence
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Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Deputy Margarida Figueroa and Baron Braswell preview the September 21st event at Courtland High School. braswellrun.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Athletic Director Patrick Catullo talks about Division III UMW. 19 NCAA varsity sports. He says Division III athletics is for student-athletes. All home games are free and open to the community. umweagles.com. #getdirtygowashBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
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Executive Director Mike Harvey describes plans for a Firearms Training Center. He talks about the need in the region and how individuals and businesses can get involved. Groundbreaking on September 12th, a luncheon to describe the the overall plan is September 26th. rrcja.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
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Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about statistics. She talks about the benefits of having a Child Advocacy Center and plans to expand into Essex County. Child abuse signs and how to seek help. safeharborva.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Megan Samples, Austin Pajcic and Sam Shoukas preview the 2nd annual housing summit on October 24th at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center. Info at gwregion.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
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CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn talks about Murder on the Orient Express thru September 8th followed by Beautiful, the Carol King musical. We also talk about shows coming to Riverside next season. riversidedt.com for tickets.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Habitat's Jason Tickle and Chip Boyles from the George Washington Regional Commission talk about affordable housing strategies for the region. Kerry Crowley with USDA Rural Development joins us for a segment to talk about home buying options. Habitat of Caroline is getting a new name too...(Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity).…
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Town Talk: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Clint Mitchell
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Dr. Mitchell talks about his interest in becoming superintendent in Spotsylvania. We talk about listening sessions, his 90-Day Plan, visiting every school on the first day, and his plan for developing a budget and creating a working relationship with the Board of Supervisors.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: The George Washington Foundation
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Archaeology at Ferry Farm in Stafford and a look at the what was found while digging this spring and summer. Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Emma Schlauder.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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125 years of commitment to the community. Director of Communications and Marketing Emily Thurston talks about MWHC growing with the community. We discuss the Graduate Medical Education program, robotic-assisted surgery, cardiac and cancer services, women's and children's services.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Dr. Gaila Sims, the Vice-President of Programs and Interpretation talks about her new title, programs at FAM, what goes into developing topics at the museum and an update on telling the slave auction block story downtown. famva.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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April and Keith Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk about the explosion of interest in the outdoors--and how the type of activities on the Rappahannock River may have to change if low water levels continue. Discussion on the Re-Boot program and how that is leading to more people getting involved in the outdoors.…
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Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham with Rapp Arts and Culture talk about Porch Fest--August 17th from 11-5 in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Franklin Street and two 900 blocks of Monument Avenue. 61 musicians involved. Family friendly.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
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Preservationist Danae Peckler talks about saving history in the city and the work of HFFI. She talks about the important discussions taking place on the Comprehensive Plan, Small Area Plans and the Parks and Rec Master Plan. hffi.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program. techsintheburg.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen say Inform Fredericksburg is about calling for transparency in government. Among the issues discussed: Data Centers, Mary's Landing, schools, taxes and the train derailment. More info on the Inform Fredericksburg Facebook page.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA talks about the return of Adventure Tails, the Safe Haven Fostering program, the Fur Ball in August and taking care of your pets in the heat.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Sally Struthers and Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
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Sally Struthers is at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford with Love Letters thru August 4th. riversidedt.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
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Erin Creighton and Jody Lewandowski talk about the Summer Reading program--still time to get involved--the Seed Library--it's wildly popular--and Sensory Time. librarypoint.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes
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Allen and Allen's David Williams (right) and two of the 2024 Hometown Heroes from the Fredericksburg area--Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg and Ted Schubel. (three others from the Fredericksburg area selected) allenandallen.com--Go to the community page.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Antoinette Jenkins, Director of Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative-headquartered at UMW. The importance of internships--for both students and business. Info on the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) that can provide funding for paid internships. virginiatop.org Click Region 6By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Students with disabilities. Adam Blosser talks about understanding and navigating school. What to know about an IEP and getting ready for a new school year. blosseradvocacy@gmail.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Dr. Cheri Maea, Dr. John Stroffolino and Dr. Nanette Graham talk about the October opening in Stafford of the new $20 million Center of Educational Excellence at Center Street.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
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Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the Sunshine Baseball League. A number of Afghan refugee kids are part of the league. It's been an exciting story but there are some challenges. We talk about it. sunshinebaseball.netBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Bill Harris/Johnny P. Johnson mural
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An in-depth conversation with artist Bill Harris about his work on the new Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street. The mural is dedicated this Saturday at 10. We also preview Art Attack on September 21.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Stafford Museum and Cultural Center
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Executive Director Sue Henderson talks about what's available at discoverstafford.org Or things you can see like the Langley Experience at the Stafford Regional Airport. Or, plans for the near future like the Civil Rights History Trail.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Peggi Howell and Linda Clevenger talk about what you need to consider when downsizing and decluttering. And what about the real estate market and some of the new rules? downsizingva.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: American Red Cross Blood Services
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Alexis Innis talks about the slow down in giving blood in the summer. 62% of the population is eligible to give..but only 3% give. She says if everyone eligible gave once a year there wouldn't be shortages. redcrossblood.org.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a capital campaign to raise 1.6 million dollars for upgrades around the Mary Washington monument and caretaker's house. We preview 4th of July and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. washingtonheritagemuseums.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Micah's Meghann Cotter talks about plans for the Jeremiah Community--smaller homes, but not tiny homes. A public hearing is scheduled July 10th with the Fredericksburg Planning Commission. micahfredericksburg.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Executive Director Wayne Murphy talks about the free ramps SAWs provides. He walks us thru the process and talks about the freedom a ramp provides. SAWs needs volunteers and donors. sawsramps.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Dave the Computer Guy talks about keeping tech safe during summertime, surge protectors, vpn and secure passwords. techsintheburg.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
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Downtown Fredericksburg Branch Manager Craig Graziano and Salem Church Assistant Branch Manger/Youth Services Department Head Annie Brulatour talk about the benefits of summer reading and Grow A Reader. We also talk about lunch at the library and Idea Space. librarypoint.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Jim Hall talks about his book: "Condemned for Love in Old Virginia--The Lynching of Arthur Jordan." jim-hall-author.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Randy Reif, Sarah Smith and Diane Baker talk about the 10-week, full-summer experience for students in the sciences at UMW. It's about research.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Rappahannock United Way/Prosper Mentoring
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Kristen Reed and Nick Vosburg (phone) talk about Prosper Mentoring. It's designed to help women reach a higher level of economic stability. It's a 12 month program. Info at rappahannockunitedway.org Deadline to apply is July 17.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry talk about the training of service dogs for veterans. There's a big need in the area for people to become fosters. leashesofvalor.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Dave Muraca, Allison Ellis and Ann Waters talk about the 4th at Ferry Farm. 10-4. Admission $1.00 kenmore.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
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Stephanie Ball and Jason Tickle with Habitat of Caroline talk about the upcoming dedication of four homes--and then look ahead to what's next. Info. on the next home buyer presentations. habitatofcaroline.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Master Naturalist Jenna Veazey talks about Q-R codes and the concept of poetry on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George. We also talk about nature journaling.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Kelly Arford-Horne and Dr. Eric Larsen talk about the Germanna history, sites they're looking at and the future. germanna.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
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The Wizard of Oz until July 14th. Kathy Halenda (Wicked Witch of the West) and Robert Biedermann (Oz) discuss their roles and enjoyment of the story. riversidedt.comBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
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Executive Director Elizabeth McNally with an overview of the program that gives a voice, hope and healing to children. We talk about funding and the work regional partners provide to victims. safeharborva.orgBy NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
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Mary O'Neill and Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preview the 2024 History at Sunset programs this summer. The programs are at various historical spots on Saturday nights over the next few months.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
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Dr. Chris Vaughn, Amber Spurley and Ashley Lawrence talk about clinical trials. Some major cancer research is happening at HOAF. Here's an update.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Town Talk: Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center
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Oncology Nurse Navigator Deanna Benoit and Oncology Services Director Brittany Spicer talk about Integrative Medicine and how it helps physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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Deputy Director Melonie Barrow, VIEW Supervisor Julie Strickler and Social Services Director Amy Swift talk about the VIEW program. If you qualify it can give you many options. If you don't qualify..there may be other programs they can hook you up with.By NewsTalk1230 WFVA | Talk...Done Right!
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