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Will Stowe joined the show to discuss the new permanent change to the traffic pattern at Hydraulic Road and Seminole Trail intersection starting Monday August 26th.
Listen as we discuss the Governor’s Executive Order 36 aimed at reforming and strengthening the reentry process for incarcerated Virginians.
City Councilor Michael Payne joined the show to discuss the decision to raise councilor salaries and gave his perspective on the proposed ranked choice voting ordinance.
Sasha Tripp of Story House Real Estate, the Board Chair of the Chamber joined the show to talk about the details of the search for a new President and CEO for the Chamber.
The Communications Manager for the Blue Ridge Area Foodbank Les Sinclair joined the show to discuss the serious issues around food insecurity for seniors and what we all can do about it.
Emily Pelliccia joined the show to share helpful safety tips for late summer grilling, water activities and avoiding heat related illnesses. She also discussed safety for back to school and more.
Tim Heaphy joined the show to talk about the charges around the death of actor Matthew Perry, proposed term limits for the Supreme Court, violence as a result of political discourse and much more.
Chief Kochis discussed a recap of national night out, the Nassau Street investigation conclusion, community trust, prosecution of gun violence, the connection of crime to family trauma and safety on the downtown mall.
Courteney discusses topics from local economic development to business concerns on the downtown mall to ranked choice voting and more.
Liza joined the show to talk about the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Carter Myers Automotive, changes in the auto industry and more.