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Town Talk

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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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Virginia Battlefields Trust

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2025/08/05

Terry Rensel and Tim Talbott of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust highlight the recent purchase of a crucial seven-acre tract along Brock Road and preview their annual fall conference, happening September 12–14. cvbt.org

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LISTEN: FailSafe-Era

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2025/08/04

Sgt. Steven Curtis of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and Juanita Shanks of FailSafe-ERA preview Sounding the Alarm, a special event happening this Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM at Hope Aglow Empowerment Church in Olde Greenwich. This event is part of an ongoing effort to support that community. Sgt. Curtis says what the area needs most are people willing to give their time and businesses ready to invest in playgrounds and recreation centers to create safer, more supportive environments for

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Dave the Computer Guy

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2025/07/25

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd. shares tips for fixing your Wi-Fi, getting ready for the end of Windows 10 (October 14th), and knowing when a VPN helps.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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2025/07/24

Collection Development and Discovery Manager-Youth Specialist- Joe Prince and Fredericksburg Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton. Ever wondered how the library picks its books? Summer reading is winding down. Spotsylvania branches will soon have extended hours. The Library of Things continues to grow. librarypoint.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/American Canoe Association

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2025/07/23

Kelsey Bracewell, Director of Education, Insurance, and Membership at the American Canoe Association (ACA), with insights on Smart Start for Safe Paddling, a safety-focused resource she helped compile. The booklet is designed to introduce paddlers of all levels to essential safety practices. It’s part of a broader educational toolkit that also includes a student workbook and a facilitator's guide. She says it's a valuable resource for instructors, schools, camps, and clubs. The material is

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area CASA

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2025/07/22

Edie Evans with Rappahannock Area CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—tells how they support vulnerable children across the region. CASA volunteers work with children in the court system to ensure their voices are heard and their best interests represented. The next volunteer training begins August 25. The deadline to sign up is August 11. More information at rappahannockcasa.com. Vic Culp talks about The Downtown Mile on September 6—a one-mile race in downtown Fredericksburg. The race is a

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum...

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2025/07/21

Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview the Point in Time Count on July 24 — a key effort to assess homelessness in the region, done every January and every other summer. They also spotlight the Regional Housing Summit on Oct. 16 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center — bringing together leaders to tackle housing challenges. Info: gwregion.org Also a look at the System Gaps Analysis, highlighting unmet needs in the region’s homelessness response.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA

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2025/07/18

Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young preview this year’s Fur Ball, taking place August 23rd at the Fredericksburg Convention Center! It’s the biggest night of the year for animal lovers—and a critical fundraiser supporting the lifesaving work of the Fredericksburg SPCA. Get your tickets before August 8th. We also shared updates on six dogs and cats who were rescued from the Texas floods. However, there’s been a recent outbreak of Panleukopenia—a dangerous virus affecting cats. (It’s the “P” in the

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Blosser Education Advocacy

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2025/07/17

Adam Blosser talks about how families of students with special needs can prepare for the upcoming school year. We discuss the importance of the Parent Input Statement in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, why your voice matters, and how it shapes educational planning. We also cover how to initiate the IEP process, steps to qualify for services, and what kinds of specific services may be available to support your child’s success. Whether you're new to special education or looking to

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00:43:49

LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the...

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2025/07/16

CEO & Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn talks about current show, "Next to Normal." We also preview "Sound of Music," beginning mid-August. We also talk about the process of choosing shows and actors. riversidedt.com

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW President Troy Paino

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2025/07/15

Dr. Paino talks about the value of a liberal arts education, the benefits of a smaller student body/class sizes and the challenges of AI.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm

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2025/07/14

Rich Larochelle, Januari and Barb talk about a new way of providing fresh food to the hungry in the region. rappahannockfarm.org or email: rappahannockeducationfarm@gmail.com

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat...

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2025/07/11

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith. How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially. crrhfh.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor

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2025/07/10

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans. Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors. leashesofvalor.org or info@leashesofvalor.org

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LISTEN: Brompton Community School

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2025/07/09

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg. We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play. bromptoncommunityschool.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

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2025/07/08

A place and a process--giving voice, hope and healing to abused children. Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work. Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to spot and report abuse. safeharborva.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works

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2025/07/07

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning. Whether it's from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce. We talk about what to set aside and where to keep it. To develop a checklist go to ladrc.org. Info on the work of Legal Aid Works: legalaidworks.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Commonwealth's...

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2025/07/03

Libby Humphries talks about the Fredericksburg Therapeutic Docket. This new specialty docket in District focuses on misdemeanor offenses where the defendant has serious mental illness. It will provide earlier interventions than often possible on felony specialty dockets.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Micah Ecumenical Ministries

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2025/07/02

Meghann Cotter with an update on the Jeremiah Community. We also talk about the potential impact of budget cuts, and dealing with the heat. micahfredericksburg.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater

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2025/07/01

"Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir." Ambassador Bridgewater--from Fredericksburg--reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer. She talks about her time in South Africa and work and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

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