Deputy Director Melonie Barrow (left) and Director Amy Swift (right) discuss an increase in child fatalities tied to unsafe sleeping arrangements AND drug overdose case for children under 6. We talk about preventative measures and how their office can help. 540-507-7898.
Special Olympics Virginia basketball teams from around the state compete this weekend in Henrico. For years championship weekend was in Stafford. A new facility in Henrico will allow all teams and games to be held in one location. If you're looking for something to do this weekend consider going to Henrico. Opening ceremonies are Saturday at 7:30 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. Abby Farley coaches basketball (and other sports) for Special Olympics Virginia in Area 11 in the Fredericksburg. Listen for a few minutes to her passion about Special Olympics. She's joined by Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson.
Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee and the Friends of the Library Spring Sale. librarypoint.org
Jackie Oliveira, Kirsten Knox and Kathy Anderson. This is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens impacted. Empowerhouse has a program in schools that is showing great promise. empowerhouseva.org
Mac Williams, Director of Build Operations for Habitat, GWRC Executive Director Chip Boyles and Habitat President and CEO Jason Tickle talk about affordable housing. Discussions on volunteering with Habitat or others. habitatofcaroline.org
Dr. Chris Vaughn and Dr. Charles Maurer talk about the choice cancer patients have when diagnosed. Discussion on research and clinical trials including the story of a local woman who will be the first in the nation enrolled in a lung cancer trial. hoafredericksburg.com
Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn discusses upcoming Riverside shows. "They're Playing Our Song" is next--Riverside's Carson Eubank stars. And this summer Patrick and Sally Struthers are together for a two week show, "Love Letters." riversidedt.com
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson and Area 11 coach Abby Farley preview Basketball Championships February 24th and 25th in Henrico. Also a look back at the Polar Plunge and getting involved with Special Olympics Virginia.
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about the county budget, taxes, schools, roads, growth and reassessments.
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About Town Talk
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Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.