The Valley Today

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau and his guest, Courtney Turner, owner of Glazed & Confused Doughnut Shop. Courtney told us how she came to be a doughnut maker and the success the shop has experienced since opening in mid-February on Piccadilly Street in Old Town Winchester. She gave us an overview of the...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom for an update from Dr. Chuck Bishop, Superintendent of Clarke County Public Schools. Dr. Bishop gave us an update on their current learning model and explained when and how they plan to begin transitioning to more in-person classes for most students. We discussed summer school, testing, athletics and what he hopes the new school year will look like. Fo...

We pre-recorded today's Extension Office Friday conversation via Zoom with Karen Poff , Senior Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science, Virginia Cooperative Extension office. Karen is based in the Warren County office , but serves all five surrounding counties. She also manages the Northern Shenandoah Valley Financial Education Program. Today, Karen told us about their newest program: Quick Mon...

We pre-recorded our conversation via Zoom today to chat with Valley Health's Mike Wade, chair of the Valley Health Virtual Health Fair happening (online) March 20 - 27, 2021. Mike explained what went into making the decision to take the health fairs that Valley Health does twice a year to an online platform this year. He also gave us a quick rundown of what you can expect to find/learn at the even...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative's new CEO, John Hewa. John explained the basics of the electric industry, REC's business model, REC's commitment to our local communities through a variety of ways and how they are working to be a community partner. For more information about Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, visit their website: https://myrec.co...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom for Tourism Tuesday - Luray/Page County edition - with Edie Emmons from Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce and Cheryl Targos, Marketing Director for Copper Fox Distillery. Cheryl told us how (and why) her brother Rick started Copper Fox Distillery and recently expanded to a second facility in Williamsburg, VA. She explained the different varieties o...

We pre-recorded today's conversation with Olivia Hilton, Director of Community Development for the Town of Strasburg as we strolled Strasburg on a Friday afternoon to chat with two local businesses. This is a new monthly series where we'll stroll Strasburg one Friday afternoon each month recording the show to air the following Monday. Follow Discover Strasburg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Dr. Jeff Feit, VP of Population Health at Valley Health to get an update about the vaccination process happening throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Dr. Feit explained some of the side effects associated with the various vaccines and busted a few myths about why a person would - or would not - experience side effects. We talked about the vaccine reg...

We pre-recorded our conversation via Zoom to chat with Chris Coutts, Provost for the Fauquier campus of Lord Fairfax Community Colleg e & VP of Communications & Planning about the upcoming name change to the college. Chris explained how the initial discussion came about and the different perspectives that went into making the decision to move forward with a name change. We discussed what will be c...

We pre-recorded our conversation via Zoom today with Dr. Dave Miles from Dr. Dave Leadership Corporation to chat about leadership and the impact it can have on your workforce. Dr. Dave explained that leadership can be taught and the value it can have to any sized business to increase the productivity and culture in the workforce. He told us about assessments and how they're helpful to understandin...

We pre-recorded our conversation today via Zoom to chat with Nancy Huth, Deputy Director of Arts & Education for The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and Julie Armel, their Deputy Director of Community Relations. We chatted with Nancy about the new Norman Rockwell exhibit at The MSV through August 8, 2021. She gave us some background on Norman Rockwell and talked about the various pieces you can ex...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Joey Gawrysiak , Director of eSports at Shenandoah University to get the details about the Spinandoah Showcase happening March 13-14, 2021. We talked about the misconceptions surrounding eSports as a degree program and learned what the event will look like as well as who should attend. High school students and college transfers (and their parents)...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom to chat with Tony Baker & Chris Konyar from Frederick County Parks & Recreation about some upcoming events and spring programs. Chris told us about Trails for Miles for Autism race that will happen on April 10, 2021 at Sherando Park. This second annual race is a combination four mile race through the paved paths and wooded trails of Sherando Park. Proc...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Jesse Mueller from BlueScreen Computer Services to talk about scams & the hazards of the internet. BlueScreen Computer Services provides friendly REMOTE computer service to clientele throughout the Shenandoah Valley and beyond! Jesse explained several different internet scams & talked about how the scammers are successful with otherwise smart, edu...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Niki Cales from Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce and her guest, Stephanie Myers from ReWed Bridal that recently opened at 114 E. Main Street in Front Royal. At ReWed Bridal, you are able to choose from new, samples, or gently pre-owned wedding dresses, formal gowns and rental tuxedos. After the wedding, sell your dress by consigning i...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom for Tourism Tuesday Shenandoah County edition with Kary Haun from Shenandoah County Tourism . The show today was a shout-out to women-owned businesses in Shenandoah County in honor of Women's History Month. Joining us on the Zoom screen, Cristi Coryell, owner of The Buttercup - a women's fashion, accessories & home decor boutique located at 9431 S. COn...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom to chat with Handley Regional Library System's Executive Director: John Huddy for an update on the library system. We discussed: COVID updates & changes to service New Air Systems 2 Virtual Book Clubs for Adults that Help Connect Each Other during the pandemic Career Services & Help at Your Local Library Virtual Programs for Adults – with a special foc...

We pre-recorded our conversation via Zoom for United Way day to chat with Elise Stine-Dolinar from United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley & her guest, Brooke Grossman, Chief Mission Officer for Horizon Goodwill Industries. We talked about the programs and services offered by Horizon Goodwill Industries - specifically the job training programs that help those train or re-train for new career oppo...

We were LIVE in the studio for today's conversation with Lt. Warren Gosnell from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office . Our Traffic Safety Thursday topics included: Left Lane Violators - and what those violations are; Speed Limits - how and why they are determined; How to respond when approached by an emergency vehicle; We also discussed the recent crash and talked about how pursuits are handled...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom to chat with Danita Roble, Director of Programs & Events for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to get the details for their Greater GOod Awards happening on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at The Alamo Drafthouse. The purpose of the "Greater Good Awards" is to celebrate outstanding individuals and businesses for the contributions they make to the quality o...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom for Tourism Tuesday - Winchester/Frederick County edition - to chat with John David Smith about Winchester's Restaurant Week happening February 22 - 27, 2021. The event is organized each year by Winchester Main Street Foundation , a nonprofit organization that focuses on bringing in quality events, beautification projects and youth education programs t...

We pre-recorded today's conversation with Olivia Hilton, Community Development & Events Coordinator for the Town of Strasburg as we strolled Strasburg on a Sunday morning to talk to several local businesses. We're planning to make this a regular monthly stroll one Saturday each month to record the show to air the following Monday. Follow Discover Strasburg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dis...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom to get the details about Gardening in the Valley Symposium 2021 with Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association. Joining me on the Zoom screen was Bob Gail, Immediate Past President of NSVMGA and Lynn Hoffman & Helen Lake, Co-Chairs of the event which will take place virtually on March 6, 2021 from 9am - 4pm. During our conversation they ex...

We pre-recorded today's conversation (via Zoom) during American Heart Month as part of our monthly Community Health series in partnership with Valley Health . We talked about heart disease and treatment options with Dr. Edward Kofsky , a cardiothoracic surgeon with Valley Health Cardiothoracic Surgeons . Dr. Kofsky is also the Surgical Director of the Coronary Heart Disease Clinical Council at Win...

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom to learn about the microloan program offered by People Inc. to area small businesses. Joining me on the Zoom was Rachel Fogg, Public Information Officer for People Inc. and their Director of Community Economic Development, Shane Simmons. Shane explained the small business microloan program is customized to meet the needs of each individual borrower. Lo...