Town Talk

Samantha Shoukas, the Continuum of Care Director for the George Washington Regional Commission talks about Keys for Christmas and the goal of finding housing for 95 people by Christmas.   We also talk about the CoC and how it works in the region among a

Francis Whitney, Jen Shiflett and Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about a vaccine, high COVID-19 numbers and staying safe over the holidays.

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about DHL and the 577 jobs in Stafford, a look back at 2020, the Virginia Smart Community Testbed and Tourism Savings Passes.

VDOT's Kelly Hannon talks about storm prep and driving in bad weather

Habitat of Caroline President and CEO Jason Tickle reviews 2020 (pandemic/5 homes built) and looks at plans and goals for 2020 and beyond.    habitatofcaroline.org

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell.  Spotsylvania is the largest school system in the state offering K-12 hybrid learning in the pandemic. An update.

Bill Harris and Gabe Pons talk about the arts during the pandemic.

Dr. Daniel Geisler talks about colorectal surgery. He's international recognized as a pioneer of the single-port colorectal surgery procedures.

Helpline Coordinator Marie Stevenson and Executive Director Cathleen Pessolano talk about work of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg during the pandemic.  More calls, more needs for help with fewer services and beds available for mental health issue

Germanna Registrar Cheri Maea and Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies Patti Lisk talk about the Re-Educating Virginians Initiative and how GCC students can benefit.