Around Town

We talk to Jeane Smiley-Mason – President of Gleaning For The World. and Teresa Davis – Communications Director of Gleaning For The World about their organization's mission.

We talk with Tracy Altizer, CEO of the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, about special events and special needs of the mission during the Holidays and winter months.

Scott Stevens interviews Chief Meteorologist George Flickinger of the ABC-13 Weather Experts about this Sunday's potential winter storm!

George talks about snow that could come both tonight (Tuesday) and this Sunday.

We talk with Sherri Blevins, Owner and Instructor at NRV Driving School in Christiansburg about safe driving, particularly winter driving safety and preparedness. More information here: http://newrivervalleydrivingschool.com/

We talk about fire safety with Tiffany Bradbury, of Roanoke City Fire and EMS. Heating in the winter, cooking and holiday decorations…escape plans if your home catches on fire, etc.

George Flickinger of the ABC-13 Weather Experts tells us what to expect with the forecast for freezing rain and sleet in our area overnight and into Thursday morning.

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia.

Scott Stevens talks to Col Charles S Olson, USAF (Ret), President, Lynchburg Area Veterans Council, and Michael Brady of the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council, about the Veterans Parade. From WWII to the ongoing War on Terror please join us for Lynchburg’s Official Veterans Parade, “Honoring Those Who Serve” November 10th, 2018 11AM – 1PM at Liberty University. Enjoy celebrating area veterans, seein...

We talk to Hugh Ballou, Founder and President of SynerVision, a company specializing in empowering leaders, and transforming cultures by the integration of strategy and performance. Hugh discusses ways non-profits can create better leaders to meet their goals and accomplish their mission.

Guest is Angie Leonard, the CVO of SVH SERVICES, St. Vincent’s Home in Salem. Discussion of the programs they offer, most notably the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center. We talk about volunteer opportunities and fundraising, including the upcoming “Run for Donuts” in November.

Our guest is Tracy Altizer, Chief Development Officer with the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Discussion of the services they provide, and their fundraising activities including their biggest one of the year, the Drumstick Dash on Thanksgiving – which is now just weeks away.

Scott Stevens speaks to representatives from Power Of We Lynchburg about their event on Saturday September 29, 2018.

Scott Stevens talks to representatives of The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention about their upcoming walk.

George Flickinger tells us about the coming rain this weekend as a result of Florence.

Scott Stevens talks to Teresa Davis, communications director for Gleaning For The World about their preparations and efforts to help Hurricane Victims. They are collecting at Sam's Club on Wards Road in Lynchburg from 10am to 6pm through Saturday.

George tells us about the changes in the impact of Florence on Central and Southwest Virginia.

George Flickinger talks about what the storm could mean for the Lynchburg/Roanoke area.

Scott Stevens interviews Michelle McCormick about what you can do to be ready for the devastating hurricane headed our way.

We speak to Freedom 4/24 about their efforts to end human trafficking. Even in our own area.

We speak with Dana Brown, Development Manager of the National Kidney Foundation serving Virginia…also Tina Lynn Wagner, a Kidney Walk Team Captain who has been diagnosed with kidney disease. Discussion of the ways NKF helps those suffering from kidney disease…the importance of early detection…and we talk specifically about the upcoming Kidney Walk at Fallon Park in Roanoke on Saturday, September 1...

Scott Stevens talks to Humankind about their many programs including foster care.

Guest was Jessica Arrington from Rise Against Hunger.

This week’s program features Captain Monica Seiler, with the Salvation Army of Roanoke. We discuss their mission, the ways they help the community, fundraising, their thrift stores and more.

We spoke with Deanne Adams and Shirley Ramsey from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Anne Marie Guske who is putting on a benefit concert at the Glass House on July 27, 2018 for the foundation. For more information on The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention including the "Out of the Darkness Walk" on October 6, 2018 at Riverfront Park click HERE! https://afsp.org/