Curry Roberts with the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at the University of Mary Washington and Charlie Payne with Hirschler  talk about the financial impact data centers will have on the region.  Also a discussion on water use.

Director of First Year Admissions, Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice-President, Melissa Yakabouski talk about key filing dates, tips when applying and UMW's Tuition Promise...among many things.  umw.edu

Danelle Rose, the Tourism Marketing and Communications Manager for the City of Fredericksburg and Chris Allen with Fredericksburg Main Street talk about the opening of the new Visitor Center on November 1st.   Also a preview of several holiday events--including more lights downtown.   fxbg.com

Danelle Rose, the Tourism Marketing and Communications Manager for the City of Fredericksburg and Chris Allen with Fredericksburg Main Street talk about the opening of the new Visitor Center on November 1st.   Also a preview of several holiday events--including more lights downtown.   fxbg.com

Failsafe Re-entry Director Jim Clore and CEO Juanita Shanks talk about the difficulties encountered by returning citizens after jail or prison.  We focus on the Courage to Change program. failsafe-era.org

Children's Theatre returns.  This month it's Willy Wonka.  Oscar (Wonka), Andrea Kahane and Colson (Charlie) discuss the show.

Keith Lebor and Cait Woodward preview Loisann's Day on October 20th at Maury Park on Kenmore Avenue in Fredericksburg.   Meat from Olde Towne Butcher.   Sliders made from downtown chefs.  It's a family-friendly festival. Learn about what's going on at Loisann's Hope House.  loisannshopehouse.org

Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about data centers, moving the downtown Visitor's Center, Mary's Landing, Neighborhood Conservation Districts, affordable housing and local media coverage.

New Executive Director Rebecca Purdy talks about her decision to pursue the position.  Joy O'Toole previews the Rappahannock Writers' Conference on November 9th.   librarypoint.org/writers-conference

Lisa Dolan, Michelle Patton-Swisher and Rene' Daniels preview Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness.  It's October 18-19 at the Southpoint Walmart in Spotsylvania.  Donations collected for Treasure House.