Jason Tickle and Mac Williams talk about plans to build 20 homes in Ladysmith.   Some changes are being implemented that could mean a change in how long it takes to build homes and may make some parts of the project easier for volunteers.   habitatofcaroline.org

Anne Little and Karen Tavakoli talk about Saturday's Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival and the Free Tree Giveaway on the 20th.  Info at treefredericksburg.org

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the technology used to predict the hurricane and technology being used in the aftermath.  techsintheburg.com

Topics include an update the city's Comprehensive Plan.  You don't have to live in 22401 to participate.   fredericksburgva.gov/forward.  We also talk about data centers, the new firehouse and the new visitor's center.

Janet Douberly and Christie Hoerneman preview the Down Home Ball on October 19th.   Updates on plans for the Belman Road property and fall planting and gardening.   downtowngreens.org

Library Director Martha Hutzel is retiring after nearly 40 years, 9 years as Library Director.   Her last day is September 30th.    librarypoint.org

Taryn Snyder and Jon Reynolds talk about productions in the 2024 season. Season tickets available.  The Princeton Review recently ranked UMW is listed as a Best College Theatre, placing among the top 25 in the country. Many alums are working on Broadway.   Do you know about UMW Theatre Road Trip?   fredtix.com 654-1111.

John Coker, Danelle Rose and Chris Allen preview October in the City.   Businesses have signed up to create scarecrows and they'll compete in a number of categories.  There's Treats in the Streets and a costume stroll.  fxbgscarecrows.com  Something new this year--on October 12th  the Canal Quarter Walking Cat Tour.

Jacquez Linder Long (Director), Matt Beary (Barry Mann) and Ashlee Waldbaur (Carol King) talk about Beautiful:  The Carol King Musical at Riverside thru November 10.