Town Talk

Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor talks about high school #6 and elementary schools #18 and #19.  Discussions on a plan to help students with mental health issues.  Updates on Chart Your Future and Middle School Pathways.

Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas with the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care preview the now sold-out event on October 17th.  Many segments of the community to talk for eight hours about affordable housing.  We talk about issues facing the region.

Sarah Lindberg and Melissa Yakabouski talk about choosing a college and getting into college!  Everything from grades, extracurriculars, the college essay, tuition and FAFSA.

Who you gonna listen to?   Rob Bursk and Jason Glisson are part of Ghostbusters, Virginia.   While they have a lot of fun dressing up and building a proton pack they equally have fun raising money for non-profits--especially the Make-A-Wish-Foundation

Dr. Manan Mehta talks about local changes in local cancer care. Virginia Oncology Care is now Mary Washington Medical Oncology.  He calls it comprehensive are under one roof.  We also talk about advances in cancer care and the future.    practices.mwh

Elizabeth McNally previews the "Save Jane" event on October 27th at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.  Safe Harbor helps victims of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers heal from their trauma through child-focused forensic and mental he

Kathleen Harrigan, Rita Girard and Kathy Anderson.   It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  What's available locally and a domestic violence story.  empowerhouseva.org.   24-hour Hotline:  540-373-9373

Carolyn Wilder (Wildlife Rescue League) & Karen Brace (Possum-bilities) talk about the National Lights Out program, keeping critters out of your home as it gets cold, educational and free programs animal-related around the area.  wildliferescueleague

Cathleen Pessolano with the Fairy Godmother Project and Aimee Hardy:  The Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration is Oct. 14 at Strangeways Brewing from 6-9.  A superhero costume is required!

Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Menachery talk about treating cancer today. Much progress but still challenges.   Also the benefits of being able to treat cancer locally.   hoafredericksburg.com