Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington.
Yolanda Russell and Sue Henderson preview the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program at Colonial Forge High School on January 13th. We also talk about the impact of music on the civil rights movement.
Michelle Patton Swisher with Spotsylvania Schools and Spotsylvania Deputy Margarita Figueroa talk about an event to talk to parents and kids about human trafficking awareness, social media protections, drug abuse, and more.
Dave the Computer Guy looks back at 2023 in the tech world. We also talk about hacking, AI and 5G.
Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky talks about reassessments in 2024. Notices go out mid-February. We talk about the process. Second half of the show it’s the state of college athletics.
Donna Holcomb and Jason Tickle with a year in review and they look ahead to more homes being built in 2024. There’s a need for volunteers and donors too. habitatofcaroline.org
President and CEO Dan Maher previews Turkeys and Toys this Saturday at the baseball stadium from 10-2.
Patrick A’Hearn and Carson Eubank talk about the Christmas production of Miracle on 34th Street and then preview shows for 2024–including Jersey Boys that starts January 17th. riversidedt.com
Executive Director Pat Holland talks about what to look for when reuniting with aging family members over the holidays. Know some options. nowrongdoor.virginia.gov. healthygenerations.org
President and CEO Sam McKelvey and Curator of African American History and Special Projects Dr. Gaila Sims talk about keeping the museum free in 2024..upcoming programs..like the Lafayette exhibit and Black History programs. famva.org
Bruce Davis of Germanna Community College and Jennifer Hurst-Wender with Historic Germanna.
Kelly Stephens, Candice Bittinger and Dr. Chris Vaughn talk about Nurse Practitioners and their role in a patient’s cancer journey. We also discuss cancer and the holidays.
Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview needs for the next Point in Time Count in late January. Want to volunteer? fredericksburgcoc.org We talk about the area cold weather shelter–soon to be shelter(s).
Dave the Computer Guy talks about the cloud and data centers–and how our need for data means data centers are needed. We talk about hacking, password managers and the need for an antivirus.
City Special Events Superintendent Heather Hughes and Chris Allen with Fredericksburg Downtown with all the info you need on Saturday night’s downtown parade starting at 5:30.
https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-winter/
Bobby Hebert (“Quill”) talks about Winter Wonderland in downtown Fredericksburg. Between now and December 30, you can win prizes and money by answering 70 riddles–on windows–around town.
Adam Blosser and Tamara Quick are members of Spotsylvania Schools Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). What parents need to know…what they should be asking…what the law requires…resources that provide information.
Maddie Reid, Von Young and Allie Names talk about the importance of Giving Tuesday. We talk about guidelines for giving a pet as a gift, Safe Haven foster training and Silent Night at the Shelter. fredspca.org
Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dr. Pamela Yeung previews the Stafford Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st at the Government Center. There’s a parade, music, food and games.
Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about flu and COVID shots, avoiding food poisoning during the holidays, mental health and knowing your family health history.
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