Town Talk
Local News
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.
Location:
Fredericksburg, VA
Genres:
Local News
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@newstalk1230FVA
Language:
English
Contact:
540-373-7721
Email:
buzzy@wbqb.com
Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/FailSafe-ERA
5/5/2025
Brian Freeman and Juanita Shanks--turning pain into purpose. Brian is a former area police officer--he did time--and now is running Konnect Ministries in Spotsylvania. It's a residential recovery home for men. We discuss the We Work employment program and "Sounding the Alarm" on youth violence. failsafe-era.org
Duration:00:47:52
LISTEN: Staying safe and sober for Cinco de Mayo
5/4/2025
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks about dangers on the road if you drink and drive after Cinco de Mayo celebrations. He talks about what getting cost will cost you and strategies for staying safe.
Duration:00:07:21
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Schools mental health
5/2/2025
Shannon Wingert, Tamera Pfile-Stohr and Lisa Dolan with Spotsylvania Schools talk about Mental Health Awareness Month--and how mental health impacts education--in counseling, school psychology and social work. There's a Community Resources Fair at Massaponax High School on May 6th 5:30-7:30.
Duration:00:44:39
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
5/1/2025
Karen Carrier, Jackie Lucia and Cornella Rutherford preview the May 10-June 8 event at Lake Anna Winery. varf.org
Duration:00:45:29
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
4/30/2025
Dave the Computer Guy talks about cleaning and maintaining a pc or laptop, tuning up your PC and how technology has changed sports
Duration:00:44:51
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg City Schools
4/29/2025
Fredericksburg City Schools and change. Tiffany Holmes and Principal Courtney Wheeler outline the new schools awaiting students this fall. There's also a need for teachers and bus drivers.
Duration:00:44:51
LISTEN: Town Talk/FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
4/29/2025
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer baseball league. Sign up by May 15. Go to Facebook or sunshinebaseball.net.
Duration:00:45:36
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
4/24/2025
Ryan Quint and Mary O'Neill talk about upcoming programs highlighting anniversaries for Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Discussions on questions that can come from the study of history and personal interests in history.
Duration:00:44:57
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
4/23/2025
"To Kill a Mockingbird" at Riverside May 7th - June 22nd returns Tug Coker to the region. He grew up in Stafford and is now an actor and writer. We talk about growing up in the Fredericksburg area, some of his shows on Broadway, or TV on The Office, NCIS and Law & Order: SUV. He also tells us why he wanted to do this show. riversidedt.com
Duration:00:43:39
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
4/22/2025
Executive Director Rebecca Purdy and Deputy Executive Director Adriana Puckett talk about the value of the library, the budget, the challenge of e-books for all library budgets, and reaching the 65+ population. librarypoint.org
Duration:00:44:28
LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg
4/21/2025
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in Fredericksburg government. Discussion on taxes, schools and data centers.
Duration:00:44:06
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events
4/18/2025
Courtney Mersiowsky, Callie Brown and Amanda Richardson preview Earth Day (on the 26th). Discussions on summer camps, the Farmer's Market, Picnic in the Park and Motts Run. fxbgparks.com
Duration:00:45:06
LISTEN: Town Talk/Author Lynda Allen
4/17/2025
South Stafford resident Lynda Allen has written her second book in the Liv Wilde Mystery series--"Flashes of a Dying Hour." It's set in Fredericksburg with an Edgar Allen Poe theme! lyndaallenwrites.com
Duration:00:45:02
LISTEN: Capt. Rashawn Cowles/Law Enforcement United
4/16/2025
Capt. Rashawn Cowles with Fredericksburg City Police talks about the annual Law Enforcement United Ride for fallen officers May 9th thru the 12th. Water/energy drinks/snacks needed. Drop them off at the City Police Headquarters on Cowen Blvd. or the Courthouse downtown on Princess Anne Street.
Duration:00:45:08
LISTEN: UMW Graduate Admissions, and Career and Workforce
4/15/2025
Teresa Segelken, Kimberly Young and Christy Pack talks about UMW master's level programs and opportunities for adult and nontraditional learners. There's a special half-day conference May 15 focusing on changing economic times.
Duration:00:45:22
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
4/14/2025
Executive Director Kathy Anderson defines domestic violence and talks about ways it's carried out. Discussion on the programs available locally and the benefits of having a staff with years of experience. Funds needed to continue to carry out programs. empowerhouseva.org 24-hour hotline: 540-373-9373.
Duration:00:44:05
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
4/11/2025
Mac Williams and Jason Tickle talk with an update--building begins in Ladysmith in June. Volunteers--and teams of volunteers are welcome. crrhfh.org
Duration:00:45:50
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
4/10/2025
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their work during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Safe Harbor provides a place and a process that gives children hope and healing. Safe Harbor receives funding from many sources, including the community. safeharborva.org
Duration:00:45:05
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
4/9/2025
Libby, Trip Lloyd, and Cornelia Rutherford preview the 2025 Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery--weekends May 10th - June 8th. Tickets only available online at varf.org
Duration:00:44:55
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
4/9/2025
Libby, Trip Lloyd, and Cornelia Rutherford preview the 2025 Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery--weekends May 10th - June 8th. Tickets only available online at varf.org
Duration:00:44:55