Town Talk

Stafford Delegate Josh Cole (D-28) previews the 2021 General Assembly session that will be all virtual for the House of Delegates.  Topics included:  education, more money for mental health, legalizing marijuana and improving Brooke Road.

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly reflects on 2020:  The economic impact on COVID-19 and protests.  He looks ahead to challenges to transportation and schools.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the county landing the V-A Hospital, trash decals, CARES money, and how some members of the board treat the school board.

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the challenges of 2020 and what's ahead for the region.  legalaidworks.org

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge. Other topics include:  the COVID-19 vaccine for Special Olympics participants and what the pandemic can teach us all about what those with disabilities have always l

Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia President and CEO Barry Moore talks about safely living in a world filled with scams and fraud.   Whether you're at home, online or on your phone, you need to be alert and informed.   bbb.org/scamtracker

There's not as much over the river and thru the woods this year.   But Pat Holland with Healthy Generations Area on Aging and elder advocate Valerie Hopson-Bell talk about ways to virtually stay in touch and monitor health.

Christina Dempsey talks about the new state law on January 1st where it will be illegal to hold a handheld personal communication device while driving.  She talks about her work on the legislation and why it's personal.

Captain Shauntrice Williams with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about what it will take to meet the Christmas kettle goal. We also talk about the overall work of the Salvation Army in the region.