
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.
Town Talk REcent Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Gabe Pons, John and Leslie Leahy, and Gin Schaffer preview several upcoming fundraising events benefiting the Fairy Godmother Project, which supports families facing pediatric cancer. The events give the community multiple ways to get involved while helping
LISTEN: Town Talk/Presidents’ Day at Ferry Farm
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis with the George Washington Foundation preview Presidents’ Day at Ferry Farm, coming up February 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features free parking, house tours, colonial games, a chance
LISTEN: Town Talk/Cultural Quilt
Kathryn Willis and John Hennessy preview the Cultural Quilt lecture series, a free program that explores Fredericksburg’s sister cities and the role different cultures have played in shaping both the community and the nation. Held at the
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy explained how powerful computer models and supercomputers are used to track storms and improve weather forecasting. We also talked about staying safe online in 2026, including why antivirus programs still matter, how password
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about the heightened dangers domestic violence survivors face during severe weather, when being trapped inside the home can be especially dangerous. She explains how storms can increase isolation and limit access to
LISTEN: SAWs Virginia
SAWs Virginia founder Charlie Russell talks about the organization’s mission to provide life-changing ramps for individuals in need. He shares updates on big growth for SAWs, including the expansion of SAWs-West serving Fauquier County and communities west
Town Talk: Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
Jason Tickle gives an update on several housing projects getting ready to move forward in Ladysmith. Construction is set to begin on eight new self-help homes, and the Future Builders home being built at Caroline High School
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Adult Services Director Tracy McPeck and Salem Church Branch Adult Services Department Head Kara Rockwell spotlight the library’s growing role as a hub for health, wellness, and connection. They highlight trusted health information, classes supporting both physical
LISTEN: Town Talk/FailSafe-ERA
Tonia Garnett and Juanita Shanks share powerful success stories highlighting recovery, resilience, and second chances. Garnett details her journey from incarceration to author, now using her experience to help others as a Peer Recovery Specialist with FailSafe.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Xander Hernandez and Karen Meadows highlight the life-changing impact service dogs have on veterans, offering independence, confidence, and critical emotional support. Their focus now is expanding the program by placing more highly trained dogs with veterans who
























