# town talk — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover town talk. Page: Feed: --- ## [USDA Advances Roadless Rule Repeal; Advocates, Lawmakers Say It Puts 400,000 Acres in Virginia At Risk (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/usda-advances-roadless-rule-repeal-advocates-lawmakers-say-it-puts-400000-acres-in-virginia-at-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usda-advances-roadless-rule-repeal-advocates-lawmakers-say-it-puts-400000-acres-in-virginia-at-risk) _2026-08-20 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ The United States Department of Agriculture is nearing a full repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects millions of acres of virgin forestland nationwide. In Virginia, if the rule is repealed, it would open up an estimated 400,000 acres of forest, largely across the Shenandoah Valley region, to development. Continue reading USDA Advances Roadless Rule Repeal; Advocates,… ## [Violent Crime in US Fell at Record Pace in 2025 (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/violent-crime-in-us-fell-at-record-pace-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=violent-crime-in-us-fell-at-record-pace-in-2025) _2026-08-20 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings per 100,000 people — tying the lowest rate recorded since national estimates began.… ## [Simple Ways to Find More Inner Peace (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/simple-ways-to-find-more-inner-peace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-ways-to-find-more-inner-peace) _2026-08-20 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ Life brings difficult emotions, and over time, feelings such as regret, anger, guilt, sadness, grief, and jealousy can become a heavy burden. While there is no single path to inner peace, a few everyday habits can help people manage those emotions and create more room for calm. One important step is talking about what you are feeling. Continue reading Simple Ways to Find More Inner Peace at Royal… ## [Number of Retiring U.S. Senators Ranks Among Top 5 (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/number-of-retiring-u-s-senators-ranks-among-top-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=number-of-retiring-u-s-senators-ranks-among-top-5) _2026-08-19 · James Finck · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ I have said this many times before, but the number-one question I am asked when I give talks is: Are we more divided now than ever? My answer is always no. We fought a war in 1861 and have not gotten as bad as the 1960s. The problem now is, I think, we might have caught up to, and possibly surpassed, the 1960s. Continue reading Number of Retiring U.S. Senators Ranks Among Top 5 at Royal Examiner. ## [DATA Centers Future Here, Changes in Zoning Text Amendment Procedures, and a Little Post-Meeting Drama for One Supervisor (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/data-centers-future-here-changes-in-zoning-text-amendment-procedures-and-a-little-post-meeting-drama-for-one-supervisor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-centers-future-here-changes-in-zoning-text-amendment-procedures-and-a-little-post-meeting-drama-for-one-supervisor) _2026-08-19 · Roger Bianchini · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ The application by Rushmark Properties for a rezoning to permit construction of a DATA Center in Warren County was withdrawn the week prior to its scheduled Public Hearing at the August 18th regular meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. That Public Hearing was anticipated to lead to a vote of approval or denial and to draw a large crowd of concerned citizens to the meeting. Continue… ## [Missed the VA250 Mobile Museum? Another Stop Is Coming Close By (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/missed-the-va250-mobile-museum-another-stop-is-coming-close-by/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missed-the-va250-mobile-museum-another-stop-is-coming-close-by) _2026-08-19 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ If you missed an earlier chance to visit the VA250 Mobile Museum, another opportunity is coming to the region this weekend. The traveling history exhibit will be at Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane in Boyce, from Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. The mobile museum will be open daily from 10 a.m. Continue reading Missed the VA250 Mobile Museum? Another Stop Is Coming Close… ## [Balancing Optimism and Caution, Spanberger Says Virginia’s Revenues Grew $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026 (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/balancing-optimism-and-caution-spanberger-says-virginias-revenues-grew-2-1-billion-in-fiscal-year-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=balancing-optimism-and-caution-spanberger-says-virginias-revenues-grew-2-1-billion-in-fiscal-year-2026) _2026-08-19 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday highlighted Virginia’s financial wins in the fiscal year that ended in July, touting a general revenue fund that increased by $2.1 billion, record investments in public services and a new energy consumption tax lawmakers levied on data centers that is projected to add $600 million to the commonwealth’s coffers in the next year. Continue reading Balancing… ## [Lorraine Partlowe Dovel (1942 – 2026) (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/lorraine-partlowe-dovel-1942-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lorraine-partlowe-dovel-1942-2026) _2026-08-19 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ Lorraine Partlowe Dovel, 84, of Warrenton, Virginia, and formerly of Luray, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Warrenton. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. Continue reading Lorraine Partlowe Dovel (1942 – 2026) at Royal Examiner. ## [SCC Commissioner, Former NextEra Attorney Declines to Recuse Herself From Merger Case (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/scc-commissioner-former-nextera-attorney-declines-to-recuse-herself-from-merger-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scc-commissioner-former-nextera-attorney-declines-to-recuse-herself-from-merger-case) _2026-08-19 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. If approved, the merger would create the largest electric utility in the country. In the days preceding this week’s Commission on Electric Utility Regulation meeting, legislators asked State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey Bagot, a… ## [Historic Preservation Group Asks Supreme Court to Halt Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/historic-preservation-group-asks-supreme-court-to-halt-trumps-400-million-white-house-ballroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=historic-preservation-group-asks-supreme-court-to-halt-trumps-400-million-white-house-ballroom) _2026-08-19 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-20-2026)_ WASHINGTON — Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trump’s appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House ballroom on the grounds of the demolished East Wing. In response to Trump’s application to the high court, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued irreparable harm would result if construction continued, and that… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o9IhpPKfXd3n) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Twins at 27 weeks: A NICU Mom's Journey](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/twins-at-27-weeks-a-nicu-moms-journey-hCqYYZ_e) _2026-03-10 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Ashley LaPorte, Rasheda Goston) · #insideMWHC_ In this episode of insideMWHC, a NICU mom shares her powerful journey after giving birth to premature twins at 27 weeks and spending 55 days in the Level III Wilson NICU at Mary Washington Hospital. She reflects on fear, faith, and the deep trust she built with the care team who supported not only her babies, but her as a mother. This heartfelt conversation offers hope, honesty, and encouragement… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/5a032c42-170d-403e-9dd5-dfbde789a2a6/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/audio/group/0b0bc57c-f1dc-4a62-ae1b-df6ead7c4952/group-item/5296d342-dfff-4406-b0a1-0acaf7ebce83/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Advanced Stroke Care at Mary Washington Hospital](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/advanced-stroke-care-at-mary-washington-hospital-mtDpJM9D) _2025-12-09 · webmaster@mwhc.com (John Muse MD, Susan Halpin, Ted Schubel) · #insideMWHC_ Stroke Program Manager Susan Halpin and Neurosurgeon Dr. John Muse outline major advancements in neurological care now available at Mary Washington Healthcare. They discuss how expanded capabilities are improving outcomes for stroke patients, including updates on the thrombectomy program, which allows specialists to remove large clots quickly and dramatically reduce long-term disability. Halpin… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/64a8c6bc-c944-4af7-918d-7b36b25006f1/audio/0e4bd695-d5b7-4c67-896a-aae8e9d10242/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Holding Space – Supporting a Grieving Friend](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/holding-space-supporting-a-grieving-friend-sK1CrxEO) _2025-11-19 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Ashley LaPorte, Mary Beaven) · #insideMWHC_ Resources Mary mentions in the podcast: 988 – Mental Health Emergency number – can call or text RASCB emergency services – https://rappahannockareacsb.org/contact-us/ Alan Wolfelt book: Understanding Your Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Your-Grief-Essential-Touchstones/dp/1617223077/… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/e8d91619-a2a9-4486-86b0-826f6bf6788e/audio/4eb6f350-896d-4df9-aa22-55779652cc1d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Early Detection of Breast Cancer Leads to Better Outcomes](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/early-detection-of-breast-cancer-leads-to-better-outcomes-aPN8eopM) _2025-10-14 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Dr Meredith Whittaker, Ted Schubel) · #insideMWHC_ Dr. Whittaker also spotlights cutting-edge advancements in surgical techniques and technology that are transforming care and improving recovery times. For information visit breastcare.mwhc.com . [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/7cf03f45-adea-4c3c-b195-a02e86885e68/audio/0eb668cb-c0e9-4311-bb8d-56980e4172d3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Dr. Allan Hardy: Successful Weight Management](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-allan-hardy-successful-weight-management-iDLJUdZD) _2025-09-29 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Allan Hardy MD, Ted Schubel) · #insideMWHC_ https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/find-a-doctor/allan-hardy-md-foma/ [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/fdec4bff-ce6b-4fce-bbc6-eb1d3d407bf2/audio/47799f14-96b8-48cf-aeef-aa1658fa9c18/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Grief Support: Loss of a Pet](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/grief-support-loss-of-a-pet-SH649V1r) _2025-09-19 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Carolyne Ashton, Mary Beaven, Ashley LaPorte) · #insideMWHC_ Resources from Mary Beaven mentioned during the podcast. https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/pet-loss-support https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts/these-relationships-matter-grieving-the-death-of-a-pet https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-until-we-say-goodbye-caring-for-our-pet-during-their/id1551842408?i=1000565054856 Book: The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/fea1a2fd-1992-4832-b177-65c2e70ede23/audio/b2328002-bfd1-41ad-8b80-f0ab22f25be3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [STIs and STDs: Ask the MWHC Experts](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/stis-and-stds-ask-the-mwhc-experts-qkSaFLHa) _2025-08-05 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Jenny Mijango, Jessica Bedwell, Moulika Baireddy, Ashley LaPorte) · #insideMWHC_ Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/m1rJCERZ-wE [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/c405d767-f0bd-493f-a155-9fe96b94ed70/audio/b4409303-7a19-4c22-9265-30a63425dade/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Parenting While Grieving](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/parenting-while-grieving-zOaujRB2) _2025-06-17 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Ashley LaPorte, Mary Beaven) · #insideMWHC_ Parenting is demanding even in the best of times. When you’re carrying the weight of loss and heartache, those daily tasks—feeding breakfast, helping with homework, tucking in at night—can feel overwhelming. How do you hold space for your own grief while also showing up fully for your family? How do you find moments of connection, joy, and resilience amid sorrow? To help us navigate these… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/496d433d-ab69-42f7-bd52-55c456a0722d/audio/45c2bd04-6d37-49bd-be16-d62273404150/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [Dr. Barot of Mary Washington Orthopedics on Town Talk with Ted](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-barot-of-mary-washington-orthopedics-on-town-talk-with-ted-6SHEMkhF) _2025-06-11 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Pawan Barot, Ted Schubel) · #insideMWHC_ Pawan Barot, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in joint repair and replacement. He recently visited Town Talk to discuss advances in orthopedic surgery, when you should go see a doctor, recent Mary Washington Hospital awards for outpatient joint replacement, recovery after surgery and myths. [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/c15cf012-6115-4212-a08f-011983f9a629/audio/c9132ade-2e00-47be-845c-9ec4913b7473/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GG8d7nbSAitb) _2025-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Maternal Mental Health: Navigating a High-Risk Pregnancy](https://insidemwhc.simplecast.com/episodes/maternal-mental-health-navigating-a-high-risk-pregnancy-rB0_z1AH) _2025-05-22 · webmaster@mwhc.com (Francesca Parada, Addie Takats, Nancy Young, Ashley LaPorte) · #insideMWHC_ Resources are linked at StrongAsaMother.mwhc.com [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ea55db3-e62f-4507-bebd-44fc3d7cadd8/episodes/974d54fe-dcde-4c8c-bfff-a401bfe57331/audio/67f2ef3b-2d68-4e6b-b5ff-f88750746c4d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r1Gct_vE)