28 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio today with Lt. Warren Gosnell from Frederick County Sheriff's Office to talk traffic safety. This is a monthly conversation with Lt. Gosnell on a wide range of topics. Today's included: the failure of the hands-free law recently before Virginia lawmakers, the dangers of using your device while driving; myths about about law enforcement and how traffic fines are disbursed, and safe driving in wintry conditions. Lt. Gosnell also told us about the Community Connections program for area senior citizens offered by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. They meet at 1pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Frederick County Public Safety Building. Contact Patti Williams for more details at: 540-504-6579.

27 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today with Jody Wall from the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber and several of the Greater Good award winners: Andy Gail of American Woodmark– Emerging Leader of the Year (a new category) John Habuda of Shenandoah Valley IT – Entrepreneur of the Year Freda Roberson of Fremont Street Nursery – Small Business of the Year Allison Combs, Marketing Director, of Village at Orchard Ridge – Large Business of the Year  

26 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio for Tourism Tuesday – Winchester/Frederick County edition – with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and his guest, Mike Hess, owner of Back 2 the Grind coffee shop opening on March 11, 2019. Mike told us about his entrepreneurial journey to the Shenandoah Valley and explained his concept and mission for his coffee shop that is slated to open in early March at 166 Costello Drive (across from Costco.) For updates, follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2grind/

25 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio for a new monthly segment we're kicking off, "Educating the Valley." We'll be having a conversation with each of the surrounding 6 school system superintendents. During the "summer break" we'll invite them all to the studio for a roundtable podcast-only conversation. If you'd like to be updated when that podcast is released and/or updated, send and email to thevalleytoday@royalbroadcasting.net to be added to the education podcast email list. Today, we talked with Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent of Winchester Public Schools. We discussed his background in education; the upcoming budget season and his goals & reasoning for increasing teacher salaries; capital projects; and new programs within the school system. For more information about anything we discussed today, visit their website: https://www.wps.k12.va.us/

22 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio for United Way Day with Nadine Pottinga, Executive Director for United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley and her guest, Roberta Lauder from member agency, Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging. Roberta gave us an overview of all the services offered to our aging population from SAAA including senior centers, Meals on Wheels, the Senior Helpline, transportation for medical visits and more. We also talked about their upcoming Walkathon scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2019. You can get details about everything we discussed on their website: http://www.shenandoahaaa.com/ Nadine filled us in on the details from their Annual Meeting and reminded us that the monthly Rubbermaid Sale is happening on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Belk parking lot at Apple Blossom Mall.

21 FEB 2019 · It's National Heart Month, so we invited Dr. Neal Gaither, interventional cardiologist with Winchester Cardiology & Vascular Medicine and Valley Health to have a conversation about heart disease — its risk factors, causes, symptoms, and treatments – and what you can do to prevent and manage it. We discussed how expanded access to heart care at Warren Memorial Hospital and other Valley Health sites is making a difference in the Valley. Dr. Gaither will be participating in the 25th annual Valley Health Community Wellness Festival  that will include health screenings, learning and fun for all ages. The festival will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester. Today's show kicks off a new monthly segment with Valley Health, our Community Health Partner, discussing health various health topics with experts from Valley Health's network of physicians, surgeons, program managers, and more.

20 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio for a conversation with Matt Peterson, Executive Director for Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity. We discussed their recent "State of Habitat" annual address. Matt told us about the event itself and we talked about some of the information that was shared during the 3rd annual meeting. We also got details for the upcoming 2019 Housing Summit happening on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 8:30am – 3pm at Shenandoah University. You can get details and register on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/327352481445934/ For more information about the work Blue Ridge Habitat does in our community, make a donation or volunteer, visit their website: blueridgehabitat.org

11 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio today with "Saint," Chapter President for the Infidels Motorcycle Club and "Rocket Man" (a return guest on the show) to talk about their organization that supports local veterans across the Shenandoah Valley. We talked about their upcoming Chapter Anniversary Party that's happening on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Back Seat Bar & Grill in Winchester. For the second year, proceeds from the event that evening will benefit K-9 Line, an organization that trains shelter dogs as support animals for veterans. For more information about K-9 Line, visit their website: https://k9line.org/ If you are a local veteran and/or motorcyclist and want more information about the local chapter, send an email to: novaimcsec@gmail.com For more information about Infidels Motorcycle Club, visit their website: http://www.originalinfidelsmc.com/

7 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio today with Kristen Laise, Executive Director for Belle Grove Plantation to talk about their 2019 “Hite of Excellence Extraordinary Series of Sumptuous Feasts.” The series includes 13 private events held throughout the year. Proceeds from ticket sales will directly support Belle Grove’s education, research, and historic preservation projects. The “Hite of Excellence” Dinner Series will begin with a Kick-Off Cocktail Party at Belle Grove Plantation on Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The party will feature valet parking, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and a silent auction. Tickets for the Kick-Off Party are $25 per person or $40 per couple and may be purchased at bellegrove.org or by calling 540-869-2028. Tickets will also be sold at the door that evening with cash and credit cards accepted. The Kick-Off Party is the first chance for guests to purchase tickets to the 2019 dinners and events. They range from an exclusive dinner party to celebrate the anniversary of James and Dolley Madison (who visited Belle Grove in 1794 on their honeymoon) to a casual Bluegrass Barn Party in the soon to be completed Beverley B. Shoemaker Welcome Center. Several events have a limited amount of tickets and will sell out quickly. Tickets that are not sold at the Kick-Off Party will go on sale at www.bellegrove.org on Monday, February 11, 2019. You can get more information about the Kick-Off Party on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/224026858477016/  

6 FEB 2019 · We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today with Niki Cales, President of the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce and her guests, Tom Purkins & Howie Lewin from SaVida Health – a recently opened opioid & alcohol addiction treatment facility located at 316 Warren Ave. in Front Royal. SaVida Health is a healthcare practice with licensed and trained physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, social workers and support staff. The specialize in providing medication assisted treatment (MAT) including counseling and recovery support services for those struggling with opioid and/or alcohol use disorder. You can get more information about SaVida Health on their website: https://savidahealth.com/