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Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge. Other topics include:  the COVID-19 vaccine for Special Olympics participants and what the pandemic can teach us all about what those with disabilities have always lived with.

Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia President and CEO Barry Moore talks about safely living in a world filled with scams and fraud.   Whether you're at home, online or on your phone, you need to be alert and informed.   bbb.org/scamtracker

There's not as much over the river and thru the woods this year.   But Pat Holland with Healthy Generations Area on Aging and elder advocate Valerie Hopson-Bell talk about ways to virtually stay in touch and monitor health.

Christina Dempsey talks about the new state law on January 1st where it will be illegal to hold a handheld personal communication device while driving.  She talks about her work on the legislation and why it's personal.

Captain Shauntrice Williams with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about what it will take to meet the Christmas kettle goal. We also talk about the overall work of the Salvation Army in the region.

Samantha Shoukas, the Continuum of Care Director for the George Washington Regional Commission talks about Keys for Christmas and the goal of finding housing for 95 people by Christmas.   We also talk about the CoC and how it works in the region among area localities.

Francis Whitney, Jen Shiflett and Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about a vaccine, high COVID-19 numbers and staying safe over the holidays.

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about DHL and the 577 jobs in Stafford, a look back at 2020, the Virginia Smart Community Testbed and Tourism Savings Passes.

VDOT's Kelly Hannon talks about storm prep and driving in bad weather