Jan 30, 2026
A Conversation About Community, Connection, and Caring for Kids in Need
When Heather Frost joins Janet Michael on The Valley Today, she brings a message that hits close to home: hundreds of children across the Shenandoah Valley desperately need stable, caring families. As Foster Parent Coordinator for Embrace Treatment...
Jan 29, 2026
From Crisis to Opportunity
When the Wrangler plant closed its doors in Page County over two decades ago, the community faced a crossroads. However, what could have been a devastating blow instead became the catalyst for educational transformation. Dr. Kim Blosser, President of Laurel Ridge Community College, talks with...
Jan 28, 2026
A Broadcast with Purpose
Host Janet Michael and cohost Andy Gail transform Handley Regional Library into a podcast studio, broadcasting from the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's Community Leadership Program (CLP). The energy in the room is palpable on this episode of The Valley Today, as this year's class gathers for...
Jan 27, 2026
A Homecoming Story
Suzanne Soliday has come full circle. After opening Suzanne's Studio in Woodstock back in 2018, relocating to Florida in 2021, and continuing her artistic passion in Titusville, she's now back where it all began. In this Tourism Tuesday episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael and cohost from
Jan 26, 2026
A Conversation About Infrastructure, Innovation, and Community Input
The Shenandoah Valley's roadways are undergoing a massive transformation. In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with Ken Slack, Communications Specialist for VDOT's Staunton District, to discuss the ambitious construction...