Schericka Twyner and Naomie Murdock from the Rappahannock YMCA talk about Reset 2021. It begins February 1st.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Rappahannock YMCA’s Reset 2021
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VIDEO: Downtown Greens expands a popular garden
The Take What You Need Garden at Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg is expanding
AUDIO: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Elizabeth McNally talks about the work of Safe Harbor and how they protect children and better ensure that victims receive counseling and treatment and those responsible are prosecuted. safeharborva.org
BBB of Central Virginia: Be very careful when selling used items on line
Scammers are skilled at imitating emails from popular payment services, such as Venmo or PayPal. Examine all emails carefully.
VIDEO: Win-Win. Volunteer and learn a life-long skill
Looking for a way to give to the community, and also pick up a skill or two? Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County is looking for volunteers as it builds five new homes this winter and spring.
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia warns of streaming services scam
“Crooks are getting ever smarter in ripping off consumers,” said Barry N. Moore, President & CEO of BBB serving Central Virginia.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works
Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the eviction crisis and helps in place for both landlords and tenants. legalaidworks.org
AUDIO: Town Talk/Continuum of Care update
Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission talks about the importance of the Point in Time count and Keys for Christmas
“Miracle” Slimming Scams can Weigh you Down
“There’s no such thing as a ‘secret ingredient’ or ‘magic bullet’ that can result in weight loss virtually overnight,” says Barry Moore of the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia
AUDIO: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey, Stafford Sheriff David Decatur and Deputy Samantha Witt preview the virtual 2021 Polar Plunge.
AUDIO: Empowerhouse/Empty Bowl
Kathy Anderson and Kathy Harrigan preview the Empty Bowl. The annual fundraiser is a drive-thru event on January 31st. Details at empowerhouseva.org
New round of stimulus checks trigger new scams
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia is getting reports of con artists claiming that you need to either pay for your stimulus check or provide personal information to receive it.
VIDEO: Full speed ahead for Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Five new homes are going up. We visited a site in Bowling Green.
PHOTOS: Habitat of Caroline begins work on five more new homes
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County is back at work on five new homes. Saturday morning volunteers were at work at a site in Bowling Green. Interested i volunteering? habitatofcaroline.org
Five resolutions for a fraud-free 2021
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says by taking just a few practical measures, you can help make the upcoming year fraud-free for you and your family.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works
Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the challenges of 2020 and what’s ahead for the region.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia: Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia President and CEO Barry Moore talks about safely living in a world filled with scams and fraud. Whether you’re at home, online or on your phone, you need to be alert and informed.
Stay calm, think, act
Don’t panic and don’t feel intimidated. Scammers want you to panic. They may use intimidation tactics to pressure you into giving up your personal information or making payments
VIDEO: Stories from 2020: Caroline Habitat for Humanity builds five homes
Stories we’ll remember from 2020: Habitat for Humanity in Caroline County builds 5 new homes in Milford
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