Around Town
Weekly discussion of happenings in and around Roanoke and Lynchburg
Episodes
January 23, 2026 • 4 mins
Scott Stevens sat down with Chief Meteorologist George Flickinger from ABC‑13 WSET to break down what to expect from the approaching winter storm. George explains when the system is expected to arrive, why it will begin as snow, and how some areas could see a transition to sleet and freezing rain as temperatures shift.
Press the play ( > ) button below to listen to the full conversation. Stay with George and the ABC‑13 Weather Te...
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May 23, 2025 • 23 mins
Scott Stevens speaks to Cassie Hairston and Brandi Jones about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Lynchburg, efforts to raise awareness, support mental health and raise funds in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Walk, Lynchburg.
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March 23, 2025 • 11 mins
We talk to Jen Webb, RN MSN, and CEO of the Free Clinic of Central Virginia about their efforts to recover from damage to the clinic due to a fire. She explains that the clinic is not funded by the government and needs community support to rebuild and operate. The Free Clinic is asking for donations to help them rebuild.You can make a donation here.
To hear the interview tih Jen Webb, press the play (>) button below.
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October 3, 2023 • 6 mins
We speak with Dr. Alyssa Ward who is representing Anthem Healthkeepers Plus as a corporate sponsor for the Lynchburg Out Of The Darkness Walk, Saturday October 7th, at Peaksview Park in Lynchburg. She is a Psychologist and the Behavioral Health Clinical Director for Anthem's Medicaid Line of Business. Dr. Ward explains how important mental health, along with physical health, is to Anthem Healthkeepers.
More information on the walks...
More information on the walks...
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October 2, 2023 • 7 mins
We talk to Keith Mann, COO/CFO of Scott Insurance in Lynchburg about their support, participation in and sponsorship of the Out of the Darkness Walk in Lynchburg, Saturday October 7th at Peaksview Park in Lynchburg. More information and register here!
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September 10, 2022 • 20 mins
Suicide Prevention with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the upcoming Out of the Darkness Walks.
Scott Stevens talks to Brandy Jones, Volunteer Coordinator for the Lynchburg, Virginia Out of the Darkness Walk, about the upcoming walk in Lynchburg on October 1st, as well as Salem/Roanoke on that same date, and the first New River Valley Walk on October 22nd.
Scott Stevens talks to Brandy Jones, Volunteer Coordinator for the Lynchburg, Virginia Out of the Darkness Walk, about the upcoming walk in Lynchburg on October 1st, as well as Salem/Roanoke on that same date, and the first New River Valley Walk on October 22nd.
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March 8, 2022 • 7 mins
Scott Stevens at iHeartRadio talks with Wende Henley, President & CEO, Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, about International Women's Day, the women in business in our area, the women who have influenced her and how the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce can help local businesses grow and thrive.
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January 28, 2022 • 3 mins
A winter weather advisory is in effect in the region. Looks like the majority will be to our north. George Flickinger breaks it down! January 28, 2022.
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January 14, 2022 • 6 mins
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December 20, 2021 • 10 mins
Scott Stevens, from iHeartRadio, talks to Dr. Noelle Bissell from the Virginia Department of Health, about the current status of Covid-19, its variants, facts and misinformation about the vaccine and how to stay healthy this holiday season.
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May 27, 2021 • 33 mins
We talk to representatives of Horizon Behavioral Health about Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Illnesses, signs and symptoms, and how to get help with the services provided at Horizon Behavioral Health.
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April 9, 2021 • 31 mins
We talk to Trish Cerulli about the upcoming Hike For Hope, Saturday May 8th at the Claytor Nature Center in Bedford County.
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February 17, 2021 • 3 mins
The storm starts off as snow tonight, changing to sleet and freezing rain in the early morning tomorrow. All the details in the interview below can be heard by pressing play (>) below.
More weather from the ABC-13 Weather Experts HERE.
More weather from the ABC-13 Weather Experts HERE.
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January 29, 2021 • 4 mins
A Winter Storm Is Coming This Weekend! We Talk To George Flickinger, Chief Meteorologist from ABC-13, about the timeline, amounts and impact of the storm.
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January 22, 2021 • 33 mins
Scott Stevens talks to Randi Abell, Association Director of Community Health - YMCA Central Virginia, about the many specialty health programs at YMCA. In particular "RESET," a six week program open to anyone regardless of whether you are a member or not! Text RESET to 313131 to sign up!
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December 15, 2020 • 3 mins
George Flickinger, Chief Meteorologist at ABC-13 WSET says those roads could be dangerous tomorrow!
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December 14, 2020 • 3 mins
We talk to Chief Meteorologist George Flickinger about our potential for winter weather on Wednesday.
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November 18, 2020 • 18 mins
Scott Stevens speaks with Jean Smiley-Mason, President of Gleaning for the World in Concord, Virginia.
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August 28, 2020 • 26 mins
Scott Stevens talks to representatives from the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, and Horizon Behavioral Health about Suicide Prevention Month, The Art of Wellness Campaign, Central Virginia Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition and the upcoming Out of the Darkness Walks now called the Out The Darkness Experience.
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June 10, 2020 • 7 mins
Our own Scott Stevens talks to Misty Vinson-Spitzer, Communications Director, YMCA of Central Virginia, about their reopening during Phase 2 of the Governor's Move Virginia Forward Plan.
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