Town Talk

Patrick Catullo, UMW’s director of athletics, looks back on the Eagles’ NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship this spring—and fans can relive the excitement with free admission to all regular-season home games. He also highlights the energy around UMW Athletics and the opportunity for the community to experience it firsthand. Behind the scenes, UMW is continuing to upgrade its...

Pat Holland with Healthy Generations talks about resources for older adults and caregivers. She says social isolation and loneliness can have serious effects on seniors’ health. One statistic she shared was that loneliness has been compared to the health impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. We also talked about senior cafes, where older adults can enjoy meals, socialize, and build connections...

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.

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...

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...

Dave Muraca of The George Washington Foundation and Denise Milner of Gari Melchers Home and Studio to preview the opening events of the Slave Dwelling Project's "Voices of the Past" weekend, September 11-13. Together, they'll share how the community-wide program brings overlooked stories of enslaved people to life through music, conversation, living history, and historic places. The weekend...