Town Talk

It’s more than a building — it’s a place designed around the needs of children. Safe Harbor Executive Director Elizabeth McNally explains how specially trained interviewers and carefully designed forensic interview rooms help children feel safe enough to tell their stories while minimizing the trauma of the investigative process.  safeharborva.org

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about his support for a moratorium on new data centers.  Yakabouski says the state needs to develop a plan their massive energy demands. He said data centers place a significant strain on the power grid while offering local officials limited control over how much electricity they consume.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about his support for a moratorium on new data centers.  Yakabouski says the state needs to develop a plan their massive energy demands. He said data centers place a significant strain on the power grid while offering local officials limited control over how much electricity they consume.

Dr. Kevin Handley, John Stroffolino, Beverly Lemmons, and Dr. Misty Mesimer join us to talk about Germanna Community College’s Behavioral Health pathway through Workforce Development, and how it’s helping address a critical shortage of behavioral health professionals. The program gives students a faster path to the training and credentials they need to enter the workforce, without spending years working toward a traditional degree. We’ll talk about how Workforce Development connects students with practical, career-focused training and helps them move into good-paying, in-demand jobs sooner.

Dr. Kevin Handley, John Stroffolino, Beverly Lemmons, and Dr. Misty Mesimer join us to talk about Germanna Community College’s Behavioral Health pathway through Workforce Development, and how it’s helping address a critical shortage of behavioral health professionals. The program gives students a faster path to the training and credentials they need to enter the workforce, without spending years working toward a traditional degree. We’ll talk about how Workforce Development connects students with practical, career-focused training and helps them move into good-paying, in-demand jobs sooner.

Mac Williams and Jason Tickle with an update.  We’ll hear about the veterans’ home, which is now nearing completion. We discuss where the project stands, what remains to be done, and how local volunteers, donors, and community partners have helped take the project to the finish line.  crrhfh.org

Mac Williams and Jason Tickle with an update.  We’ll hear about the veterans’ home, which is now nearing completion. We discuss where the project stands, what remains to be done, and how local volunteers, donors, and community partners have helped take the project to the finish line.  crrhfh.org

Melonie Barrow and Chrissy Burke talk about child care assistance available to families in the county.   This locally administered benefit helps eligible parents pay for safe, reliable child care while they’re working or attending school. They talk about who qualifies for assistance and Virginia's income guidelines.

Stephanie Cordner and Karen Brace share a practical conversation about living alongside snakes without living in fear. They explore the difference between venomous and poisonous, explain why snakes play such an important role in a healthy ecosystem, and separate fact from fiction by tackling some of the most common snake myths. awesomepossumz.com

Historian and author Chris Mackowski joins us to discuss the mission behind Emerging Civil War, the popular public history organization dedicated to making America's past more accessible through fresh research, books, podcasts, and battlefield tours. We also explore his latest book, Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution, and talk about why understanding history isn't just about the past—it's an essential tool for making sense of today's headlines and the challenges we face as a nation.