https://www.iheart.com/podcast/892-crossroads-28512536/enNewsCopyright Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/71ae992b39afd0d606b148ba80e5bc5a.jpghttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/892-crossroads-28512536/Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:57:47 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)feeds@spreaker.comHost Chris Mitchell and representatives talk about events and causes in our community.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/concern-hotline-friday-fish-fry-with-executive-director-rusty-holland--67357409Rusty tells us all about the food, entertainment, and fun we'll have while supporting a much needed non profit that actively listens to its callers 24/7.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67357409Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:57:45 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Rusty Holland, the Executive Director and CEO of Concern Hotline, talks with us about this year's Firday Fish Fry! It's Concern's biggest fundraiser of the year, held at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. Rusty tells us all about the food,...Rusty tells us all about the food, entertainment, and fun we'll have while supporting a much needed non profit that actively listens to its callers 24/7.]]>17782025,concern,fish,friday,fry,hotlinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-healing-field-of-honor-2025-with-dan-abel-from-the-rotary-club-of-winchester--66084550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66084550Wed, 14 May 2025 13:08:02 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Dan Abel of the Rotary Club of Winchester tells us about their beautiful fundraiser, the Healing Field of Honor and what's new for 2025!273field,flags,handley,healing,honor,of,winchestercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katie-devalites-executive-director-of-adult-care-center--62753936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62753936Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:31:44 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Katie Devalites, the Executive Director of The Adult Care Center of WINCHESTER tells us about the center's history, its mission, and the kinds of work they do for people in our community with Alzheimers and dementia.1823adult,care,center,of,winchestercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embrace-foster-treatment-care-with-leroy-ford--49341285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49341285Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:09:44 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Since the beginning of the pandemic, the need for safe foster homes with loving foster parents has skyrocketed in our country, and the need hasn't receded. Leroy Ford with Embrace Foster Treatment Care tells us about fostering is like post-pandemic,...1755a,care,child,embrace,foster,in,treatment,virginiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/watts-robyn-miller-feb-3rd-2022--48573041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48573041Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:44:30 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Robyn Miller, the Executive Director for WATTS (Winchester area temporary thermal shelter) spoke to us about her organization: a coalition of area churches dedicating their time to provide warm shelter in the coldest month for area homeless who don't...1789homeless,shelter,wattscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-ridgehospice-richard-kennedy-interim-ceo--23747859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23747859Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:09:19 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1759cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossroads-coronavirus-dr-collin-green-march-2020--23431641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23431641Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:28:59 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Dr Collin Greene, Head of the Virginia Department of Health for the Lord Fairfax District, came to our studio to separate the hype from the facts about Coronavirus. In this informative interview, we used questions and concerns sent in by our listeners...1631cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-way-grants-with-ted-troxell-and-elise-stinedolinar--22911652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22911652Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:47:19 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1822cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nsv-substance-abuse-coalition-lauren-cummings-and-lauren-mccauley--22911651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22911651Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:46:34 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1687cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/literacy-volunteers-mark-seaford--22911645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22911645Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:46:17 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1776cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freemont-street-nursery-frieda-roberson--20852069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20852069Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:54:15 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1830cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healthy-families-nsv--20852063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20852063Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:54:08 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1810cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laurel-center-korey-campbell--19436667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19436667Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:46:44 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1671cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-safe-center-with-executive-director-kelly-bober--19089677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19089677Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:27:27 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Our community is better for having the Child Safe Center, where children who have endured abuse can talk about what happened to them, and develop both language and coping skills to deal with their traumas. Kelly Bober tells us about how they operate,...1780cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/concern-hotline-with-executive-director-rusty-holland--18947277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18947277Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:56:19 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1860cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winchester-rescue-mission-with-branden-thomas--18726923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18726923Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:18:37 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Branden Thomas talks with us about the growing homeless population in the valley, and how his agency is rising to meet the challenge. We also talk about his ride across America to raise money and awareness1832cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shenandoah-valley-discovery-museum--18408980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18408980Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:35:56 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1909cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sv-equine-rescue-network-with-executive-director-shannon-ott-and-board-president-georgia-rossiterr-pres-board--18306221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18306221Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:52:33 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)The Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network work to find and bring help to abused and neglected horses, donkeys, etc in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Their amazing efforts have helped so many abused and neglected animals, and we discuss their...1748cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nsv-substance-abuse-coalition-lauren-cummings--18236640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18236640Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:34:44 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Since it was formed in 2014 the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition has grown in size and increased it areas of concentration...Lauren Cummings shares some fascinating information about our area's battle with opioids and other drugs.1741addiction,in,opioid,shenandoah,treatment,valley,winchestercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belle-grove-2019-with-executive-director-kristen-laise--17913857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17913857Mon, 13 May 2019 11:51:02 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Kristen Laise talks with us about the renovations made to the 1918 barn and other exciting things happening at Historic Belle Grove1557cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-club-with-exdir-heather-foreman--17613609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17613609Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:27:40 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1797cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salvation-army-captain-kelly-durant-on-their-100-years-in-winchester--17403156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17403156Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:46:04 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Captain Kelly Durant shares some of the history of the Salvation Army in Winchester as they celebrate their Centenniel!1691cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/literacy-volunteers--17331782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17331782Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:04:36 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1750cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shen-agency-on-aging-with-linda-holzapple--17051646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17051646Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:53:47 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1868cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-bros-big-sisters-julie-ferrell--16811964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16811964Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:51:31 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1806cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-human-trafficking-initiative--16659179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16659179Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:49:58 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)With the recent news surrounding Cytonia Brown, the young woman freed after killing a man who purchased her for sex in 2004 when she was 14, we decided to revisit an interview we did on Human Trafficking in our valley. The information is still fresh,...803cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-brothers-jan--16659176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16659176Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:46:31 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Our friend Julie is back to talk about the changes going on at Big Brothers Big Sisters. We find what the program is all about, and what their plans are going into the new year!2019cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossroads-cyber-security-with-larry-larsen-apple-federal-cu--16392963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16392963Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:12:58 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Larry Larsen, the director of Cyber Security for Apple Federal Credit Union took time to speak to us about how criminals are actively going after you this holiday season. You could be putting yourself in danger without even knowing it! Larry teaches...1681can,cyber,danger,holidays,how,i,if,password,safe,security,tell,wificleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-aids-response-effort-with-oscar-cerritos-mendoza--16237551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16237551Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:13:33 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1798cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bright-futures-nanacy-mango--16177848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16177848Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:13:09 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Nancy Mango came to Crossroads to talk to us about how Bright Futures works with our school systems to identify and help students who may go hungry at home, and feed them. But that's not the only way they come to the rescue of these at-risk kids! Your...1674bright,futures,hungry,kids,mango,nancycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winchester-rescue-mission-with-brandon-thomas--16063249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16063249Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:21:47 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Recorded on location at the Winchester Rescue Mission on North Cameron Street in Winchester, Executive Director Brandon Thomas tells us about the state of the homeless living in our community, and the efforts his organization are making to not only...1860cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dental-clinic-of-the-nsv-with-allison-smith--16001442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16001442Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:28:23 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Head volunteer of the Dental Clinic of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Allison Smith talks to us about the growing need for their free/reduced-charge services, and the benefits to our community.1770cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossroads-breast-cancer-awareness-month-with-valley-health-and-american-cancer-society--15839163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15839163Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:46:24 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1770cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healthy-families-jill-williams--15735877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15735877Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:58:35 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Jill Williams, who has been with Healthy Families for 20 years, tells us about the program's wonderful successes in strengthening young families parental skills.1959families,healthy,nsvcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/historic-belle-grove-with-kristen-laise--15560852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15560852Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:12:32 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Executive Director Kristen Laise joins us to give us an update on the archaeological dig that happened at Belle Grove Plantation this summer. Previously unknown history of the slaves homes and lives was unearthed, and much more!1683cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nw-works--15075473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15075473Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:05:17 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Nichole Tichy, Dir. of Development and Outreach, and Noah Zeigler, Workforce Development Coordinator talk to us about what NW Works is & how they benefit our community, where their challenges are, and how the organization is growing.1794cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/access-independence-with-brenda-ernst--14946781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14946781Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:08:10 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Access Independence is a non-profit helping people with disabilities lead a more independent lives. Our guest, Brenda Ernst tells us about the broad spectrum of things they do, including something new to the non-profit.1859cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/habitat-for-humanity-with-executive-director-matt-peterson--14807544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14807544Thu, 17 May 2018 15:24:35 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)The agency is expanding into another county! Executive Director matt Peterson answers many questions about Habitat for Humanity for us...and explains why what they do leaves a generational impact in our community.1857crossroads,for,habitat,humanity,winchestercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belle-grove-plantation--14768895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14768895Fri, 11 May 2018 12:25:40 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Executive Director Kristen Laise joins us for a talk about the history of Belle Grove, it's role in post-revolutionary America and in the civil war, and efforts to preserve that history!1808cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-msv--14647777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14647777Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:39:14 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1852cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teens-inc-2018-with-executive-director-johnny-craig--14608276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14608276Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:22:13 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1782cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cheers-school-family--14347762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14347762Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:13:20 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Executive Director Tasha Demko and Site Director Dani Albright discuss how their unique no-income-limitations organization helps young families get their children ramped up for school, and stay on target for a brighter future1779cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-northwestern-virginia--13773454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13773454Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:27:27 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Executive Director Julie Ferrel joins us to talk about the impact the organization has on our kids and the lasting effect it has on our community2019cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/literacy-volunteers--13594768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13594768Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:37:31 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Executive Director Mike Siefert joins us to talk about all the things Literacy Volunteers does...for teaching adults to be better readers, to English as a second language, to computer literacy...all free of charge.1779esl,literacy,skills,volunteerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rotary-club-of-winchester-erik-beatley--13438128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13438128Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:55:04 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)We talk with Winchester Rotarian Erik Beatley about the work Rotary does around the globe for children, and what they're doing right here in our community, including their Coats for Kids program.1724cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worlds-of-work-2017-with-sally-michaels-of-frederick-county-economic-development-authority--13105416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13105416Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:13:30 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)Worlds of Work is a two day event for 7th graders from all the counties in our region...it may be the single day that changes their lives forever. Students are exposed to careers they never heard of, explaining the educational path they need to take...1785career,education,path,planningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-chamber-of-commerce-doing-for-you--13105937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13105937Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:10:04 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)What is a Chamber of Commerce? What does it do for our community? Sharon Baroncelli breaks down how valuable an effective Chamber can be for our local economy, promoting growth for business large and small, and for employment!1702business,chamber,commerce,economy,localcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-ridge-hospice--12919079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12919079Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:26:05 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)What is Hospice? Ernie Carnivale of Blue Ridge Hospice tells us about the services they have provided to the valley for over 35 years.1791cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-human-trafficking-initiative--12882528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12882528Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:58:37 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)803cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-way-of-northern-shenandoah-valley-alice-project--12882523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12882523Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:58:24 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1718cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/concern-hotline-friday-fish-fry--12882499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12882499Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:54:23 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1630cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-way-of-northern-shenandoah-valley-day-of-caring--12882498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12882498Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:54:13 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)1677cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-kurt-newman-with-childrens-national-health-systems--12882529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12882529Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:52:52 +0000Shenandoah Country Q102 (WUSQ-FM)668cleanfull