Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about Mary's Landing the data centers.

Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas with the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care preview the Point in Time Count. It's a homeless census.   Volunteers are needed.   Details at fredericksburgcoc.org

Executive Director Kathy Anderson and potter Ana Brugos preview The Empty Bowl on February 2nd at the Elks Lodge on Tidewater Trail. It's a timed entry afternoon event.  Details at empowerhouseva.org

Spotsylvania Schools Social Worker Michelle Patton Swisher and Michelle Trampe with the Central Virginia Justice Initiative preview a Human Trafficking Awareness Discussion at Courtland High School on January 29th. It's about protecting children and connecting with community partners.

State Senator Tara Durant (27th District) previews the 2025 Virginia General Assembly.  We talk about some of her bills--including one on protecting your privacy when in your car.   We talk about eliminating the tax on tips and eliminating the car tax.   Because of the Richmond water crisis, the Assembly begins Monday in Richmond.

Xavier Richardson and Anne Little talk about the local work of the Fredericksburg NAACP and preview the sold-out MLK Prayer Breakfast on January 20th at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.

Alexis Innis talks about the growing need for blood. Only 3% of those eligible give.   January is National Blood Donor Month.   redcrossblood.org

"You can't outrun a bad diet."  Bobby Hebert talks about achieving vitality in 2025.   We talk about food and exercise.

Executive Director Cait Woodward looks at needs in the coming years--opportunities to donate/volunteer.   We also talk about their homeless prevention program.

April and Keith Peterson talk about the upcoming move of River Rock Outfitter to two locations--January 10th to 708 Caroline Street and April 1st to Central Park.