🎙️ It’s a Thursday morning on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood is joined by Noah Messarge and intern Sean Bang for an open-mic summer episode. The conversation covers the countdown to Christmas, Blackstone’s upcoming July 1 fireworks and aviation show, Girls State and Boys State, soccer, phobias, childhood treats, catfish, and another call from Henry Fulcher.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🎄 Halfway to Christmas
Chris opens the show by reminding everyone that June 25 means we are officially halfway to Christmas Day. That realization gets a big “ay-yi-yi” from the studio.

🎆 Blackstone Fireworks Preview
The crew looks ahead to Friday’s guests from Blackstone, who will be coming in to talk about the big July 1 fireworks and aviation show at the airport.

☀️ Gorgeous Morning in Farmville
Chris, Noah, and Sean talk about the beautiful cool morning, with temperatures around 59 degrees at Chris’s house.

🏫 Girls State and Boys State
The show mentions Girls State being at Longwood and Boys State being held at Hampden-Sydney, bringing both programs into the Farmville area.

⚽ Soccer Talk
Chris talks about her grandchildren playing soccer, especially Harrison, who is becoming a strong young player and a real live wire on the field.

📞 Henry Fulcher Calls In
Henry calls in with a new round of jokes, including Outback wordplay, a boat paddle joke, wigs crashing into a “common area,” hunting bear, and a cereal killer oatmeal pun.

🙏 Henry’s Story from Around 1980
Henry shares a story about visiting Kitty Kid Fetty in Worsham after she had been battling cancer and had gone to Sloan Kettering. He describes feeling led to anoint the doorpost and connects the moment to his faith.

💙 Prayers for Henry
Henry asks listeners to keep praying for his breathing and says he hopes to call again tomorrow. Chris, Noah, and Sean are glad to hear from him.

🎙️ Sean Gets Ready for More Air Time
Chris and Noah talk with intern Sean Bang about his time at WFLO and mention that he may get some time on the air next week.

😬 Germaphobe Talk
Noah admits he has a hard time drinking from someone else’s glass once they have taken a sip. That leads to a conversation about germs, microphones, straws, spotless houses, and how people develop little habits around cleanliness.

🩸 Sean’s Blood Phobia
Sean shares that he has a fear of seeing his own blood, especially from cuts, and that it can make him feel lightheaded or blurry.

🚗 Claustrophobia Story
Chris tells the story of developing claustrophobia while pregnant after riding in the crowded back seat of a Thunderbird during a storm with no lights, no air, and too many people packed in.

🥤 Hiccups and Burgers
Noah talks about getting the hiccups after eating a very overdone “millennial burger” with too many fancy toppings. The crew talks about hiccups, carbonated drinks, and how frustrating they can be on the air.

🎂 Birthday Calendar
Birthday shoutouts include Desi Renee, Jimmy Troutman, Michael Elgo, and Stacey Brown of Dillwyn.

🇺🇸 National Bomb Pop Day
The crew celebrates National Bomb Pop Day and talks about the classic red, white, and blue frozen treat. Sean says bomb pops taste like freedom, while Noah remembers growing up with healthier popsicles that were not nearly as fun.

🐟 National Catfish Day
Chris talks about catfish, how they are prepared, why they are not exactly pretty, and how fresh fried catfish can be delicious. She also remembers catching a massive catfish that had to be dragged out of the pond and cleaned the old-fashioned way.

📻 Summer, Stories and Familiar Voices
From halfway-to-Christmas jokes and Blackstone fireworks to Henry’s call, Sean’s upcoming airtime, germ talk, phobias, bomb pops, and catfish, this episode brings another relaxed summer morning to The Call Flo Show.

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🎙️ It’s an over-the-hump Wednesday on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood and Noah Messarge talk summer events, the upcoming Petals and Paws Pet Walk, Henry Fulcher’s return to the phone line, AC trouble, Fourth of July plans, national days, and a cheesy chicken Alfredo pasta bake recipe perfect for a crowd.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🐾 Petals and Paws Pet Walk Preview
Chris and Noah look ahead to the Petals and Paws Pet Walk happening Saturday, June 27. After Nikki Dean’s visit earlier in the week, they talk about the event’s energy, pet photo booth, raffle baskets, and activities planned for the day.

📞 Henry Fulcher Calls In
Henry calls in sounding stronger after his recent hospital stay. He shares a few jokes, thanks everyone for their prayers, and tells a story from 1982 involving Heritage Baptist Church, a trial sermon, and what he believes was a supernatural message.

💙 Keeping Henry in Prayer
Even though Henry is still short of breath, he says he is “struggling along” and asks listeners to keep him in their prayers. Chris and Noah are glad to hear him back on the air.

❄️ Noah’s AC Trouble
Noah talks about his air conditioning going out and says Lynn Lord came by to diagnose the problem. Luckily, the previous night was cool enough to sleep comfortably while waiting for repairs.

🪟 Old Window Talk
Noah explains that his apartment has old sash windows with ropes and weights, but no screens. That leads to a conversation about old buildings, windows that stick, and why opening them is not always worth the risk.

🍝 Recipe of the Week
Chris shares a Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake recipe made with chicken, garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, penne pasta, Parmesan, and mozzarella. It serves 12 and would make a great potluck, picnic, church dinner, or Fourth of July side dish.

🎆 Blackstone Fireworks Preview
Noah mentions that the Blackstone Chamber of Commerce and someone from the town of Blackstone are expected to visit Friday to talk about the July 1 fireworks and aviation show at the airport.

🎇 Fourth of July Talk
Chris and Noah talk about how quickly July 4 is coming up, Farmville’s downtown fireworks, Blackstone’s airport show, and the pros and cons of fireworks in different locations.

🍽️ National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
Chris shares National Take Back the Lunch Break Day, which encourages workers to step away from their desks, enjoy a real lunch, and reclaim a healthier midday break.

🍬 National Pralines Day
The show also covers National Pralines Day, including French, Belgian, and American-style pralines and how sugar-coated nuts became part of pastries, chocolates, and candy traditions.

💌 National Patch Day
Chris talks about National Patch Day, which encourages people to support children and teens through the mail with thoughtful gifts, notes, or small surprises that remind them they are not alone.

🎂 Birthday Calendar
Today’s birthday shoutout goes to Lisa Tharp of Farmville.

🍺 Weird Dream Talk
Chris shares a strange dream about being in a hospital for tests where she was injected with beer and caffeine, then asked to write her name. The beer version came out neat, while the caffeine version was hard to read.

📜 National Parchment Day
The conversation turns to parchment paper, its role in cooking, and how useful it is for baking, cleanup, and preparing food without extra sprays or oils.

🐝 Two Million Bees Escape
Noah shares a story about a semi-truck carrying beehives overturning in Texas, releasing nearly two million bees and sending beekeepers and first responders into action.

📻 Local Events, Familiar Voices and Summer Food
From the Pet Walk and Henry’s return to cheesy pasta, old windows, lunch breaks, pralines, fireworks, strange dreams, and escaped bees, this episode has the perfect mix of local updates and classic Call Flo conversation.

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🎙️ It’s a Wednesday morning on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood and Noah Messarge open the phones, share updates on familiar Call Flo voices, talk national days, and bring listeners a hearty recipe of the week: German Beef Rouladen.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🎾 Chris Returns to Tennis
Chris shares that she played tennis for the first time in six weeks and did pretty well after taking a couple of ibuprofen beforehand.

📞 Henry Fulcher Update
Chris gives listeners an update on Henry Fulcher, who had been taken to the hospital after not sleeping, feeling groggy, retaining fluid, and having trouble breathing. His daughter said doctors believed things were moving in the right direction.

💙 John Staton Update
Chris and Noah also mention the encouraging news about John Staton responding well to cancer treatments.

🥦 National Eat Your Vegetables Day
Chris talks about picking peppers from her pepper plants and planning to saute them with onions and mushrooms. The conversation covers vegetables, tomatoes being fruit, broccoli with cheese, and why vegetables matter.

🥤 National Root Beer Day
Chris and Noah talk about root beer, root beer floats, sassafras, sarsaparilla, and the history of root beer as a pharmacist-created drink.

🍫 National Fudge Day
The sweet talk continues with National Fudge Day, Animal Rights Awareness Week, Men’s Health Month, National Safety Month, and World Sea Turtle Day.

🐢 World Sea Turtle Day
Chris shares sea turtle facts, including their long lifespans, long migrations, nesting habits, and how leatherback turtles can dive nearly 4,000 feet.

📞 Matthew Calls From Appomattox
Matthew calls in from Appomattox and says he listens on the WFLO stream. He gives an update on his own recovery from surgery and says his father has also been doing better.

🎶 Farmville Fridays and Juneteenth
Noah reminds listeners that Farmville Fridays, postponed because of storms, will happen June 19 from 5 to 8 PM at Riverside Park, making it a double celebration with Juneteenth.

🐯 National Mascot Day
Chris and Noah talk favorite mascots, including the Lancers, Tigers, Nittany Lions, Ronald McDonald, Smokey Bear, and Tony the Tiger.

🍎 Apple Strudel and Cherry Tart
The national day talk continues with Apple Strudel Day and Cherry Tart Day, including the history of apple strudel in Austria and cherry tart traditions.

🎂 Birthday Calendar
Birthday shoutouts include Delbert Southall, Benjamin Iben, Lexi Henry Copeland, and Louis Martin, who celebrates his 89th birthday.

🍽️ Recipe of the Week
Chris shares a recipe for German Beef Rouladen made with round steak, Dijon mustard, onion, paprika, bacon, beef broth, cornstarch, and sour cream.

📻 Local Voices and Familiar Favorites
From health updates and listener calls to root beer, sea turtles, mascots, birthdays, and a classic German recipe, this episode brings together the local, personal, and playful sides of The Call Flo Show.

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🎙️ It’s a Monday morning on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood sits in for Paul Barlow and welcomes Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley into the Francis E. Wood Studio. The conversation covers the June 9 Board of Supervisors meeting, High Bridge Trail, VDOT updates, county budget items, employee bonuses, landfill services, data center concerns, and WFLO’s big weekend at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🏛️ Prince Edward County Update
Doug Stanley joins the show to recap the June 9 Board of Supervisors meeting and walk listeners through several county updates, including community partnerships, finance items, grant requests, and budget-related approvals.

🌉 High Bridge Trail and State Parks
High Bridge State Park Manager Daniel Jordan gave the board an update on High Bridge, including the recent Firefly Festival. Doug talks about how important High Bridge and the region’s other state parks are for tourism and quality of life.

🚧 VDOT Road Work
Scott Frederick from VDOT also gave an update, including seasonal litter pickup, mowing, and pothole patching after winter road damage.

💵 Employee Bonuses
The board approved bonuses for local employees, following the state’s 2 percent bonus for state-funded local positions. Doug explains why the county extended the bonus to all employees.

📊 FY 2027 Budget Appropriation
Doug explains the county’s FY 2027 budget appropriation, which formally authorizes departments, including the school system, to spend the money included in the adopted budget.

♻️ Landfill Contract
The board approved the FY 2027 landfill contract with LaBella Engineering, which helps the county manage landfill requirements, groundwater monitoring, and other DEQ-related responsibilities.

🏭 Data Center Discussion
Doug gives a detailed explanation of the proposed data center project, including water capacity, possible utility connections, sewer treatment, drought concerns, and the importance of transparency as the county learns more.

💧 Water and Sewer Questions
Chris asks what happens to water after it is used for cooling. Doug explains that the plan would involve building a sewer line to connect with the town plant, where the water would be treated and discharged with the rest of the town’s wastewater.

📻 WFLO Listeners Near and Far
Doug shares a funny story about a retired Northern Virginia town manager who told him he listens to Doug’s Call Flo appearances. Chris explains that WFLO streams online and can be heard far beyond the local AM signal.

🏆 VAB Awards Weekend
Chris and Noah recap the Virginia Association of Broadcasters conference in Virginia Beach. WFLO came home with an award for community service tied to Farmville Fridays and a second runner-up honor for Best Human Interest Story in small market radio.

🦜 Safari Theme at the Conference
The VAB conference had a safari theme, complete with a macaw and an albino python. Chris talks about petting the snake and how the python startled a few people at the event.

🎂 Birthday Calendar
Birthday shoutouts include Jennings Curtis, Malika Vaughn of Farmville, Donna Ninoli of Rice, Bernadette Woodson of Farmville, Steve Glasscock of Farmville, Emma Fisher, and Tyler Albus of Chesterfield. Cleveland and Gwen Love also celebrate an anniversary.

📞 Henry Update
Chris shares that she spoke with Henry Fulcher, who is resting at home after taking a fall. Everyone hopes to hear him back on the phone soon.

🍔 National Big Boy Day and Megalodon Day
Chris and Noah talk about National Big Boy Day, the classic double-decker burger, and National Megalodon Day, including facts about the massive prehistoric shark.

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🎙️ It’s a Thursday morning on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood welcomes Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent back into the Francis E. Wood Studio for a full town update. The conversation covers Farmville’s newly passed budget, capital improvements, public safety, employee pay, airport funding, July 4th plans, data center concerns, roundabout projects, and what is ahead for town council.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🏛️ Mayor Brian Vincent Joins the Show
Mayor Brian Vincent recaps the latest town work session and council meeting, including several items that were handled before the regular meeting.

💰 Farmville Budget Update
Brian walks listeners through the newly passed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, totaling just over $25 million, with funds divided across the general fund, street maintenance, water, sewer, transportation, and airport operations.

🚓 Public Safety Career Development
Council approved career development programs for public safety employees, creating incentives for training and professional growth.

👷 Employee Pay Plan
The town reviewed employee pay compared with similar towns and made adjustments to help keep Farmville competitive and retain workers.

✈️ Farmville Airport Talk
Brian explains why the airport often operates at a loss, how it is supported by taxpayer dollars, and why federal funding agreements make any sale or transfer complicated.

🎆 July 4th Celebration
Farmville’s Independence Day celebration will happen Friday, July 3, with fireworks after dark, bands, food trucks, and free town T-shirt giveaways celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

🏗️ Roundabout and Intersection Projects
Brian gives updates on the Oak and Griffin roundabout project and planned improvements near the Moton Museum and Green Front area.

🪧 Sign Ordinance Review
Town council will revisit Farmville’s sign ordinance after hearing from business leaders who felt the current rules were too restrictive.

🏭 Data Center Concerns
Brian addresses concerns about proposed data centers in Prince Edward County, emphasizing that the project is outside town limits and that Farmville has not committed to supplying water.

🎂 Birthday Calendar
Birthday shoutouts include Tammy Frank of Farmville and Sasha Carwile.

💙 John Staton Health Update
Chris and Noah share a positive update on John Staton, who continues to respond well to cancer treatments and appreciates the prayers, cards, and support from listeners.

🏆 VAB Awards Weekend
Noah talks about heading to the Virginia Association of Broadcasters conference, where WFLO is up for awards connected to human interest storytelling and Farmville Fridays coverage.

🐍 Blue Snake Dream
Noah shares a strange dream about a large blue snake, leading to a conversation about dream meanings and waking up around 3 AM.

📞 Fred Calls In
Fred calls with a rain update from Rice and talks about how the recent rain is helping the grass, tomato plants, pepper plants, and gardens.

🌽 Corn on the Cob and Summer Food
The show also covers National Corn on the Cob Day, German Chocolate Cake Day, Fourth of July food, burgers, hot dogs, deviled eggs, tomato sandwiches, and charcoal grilling.

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🎙️ It’s a Wednesday morning on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood and Noah Messarge talk about the upcoming VAB conference in Virginia Beach, Farmville Fridays, weekend plans, food history, national days, and a recipe of the week perfect for summer.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🌧️ Rainy Morning Talk
Noah talks about driving through light drizzle and admits he actually enjoys driving in the rain because it reminds him of a car wash, even if it brings back road trip memories of family arguments over directions.

🏖️ VAB Conference Plans
Chris and Noah look ahead to the Virginia Association of Broadcasters conference in Virginia Beach. They talk about the hotel, walking to the Marriott, meeting other radio and television people, and celebrating original local programming.

🏆 WFLO Award Nominations
WFLO is up for awards at the VAB conference, including Best Human Interest Story and community engagement coverage tied to Farmville Fridays.

🎶 Farmville Fridays Preview
Farmville Fridays is coming up at Riverside Park, and intern Sean Bang will be out gathering video and photos. Noah teases that Sean has a fun segment planned for people attending the event.

🍋 Recipe of the Week
Chris previews Lemon Blueberry Angel Bars, an easy dessert that could also work for the Fourth of July with a few raspberries added for color.

🥤 National Black Cow Day
Chris explains the history of the “black cow,” better known as a root beer float, and how it traces back to Cripple Creek, Colorado.

🧊 National Iced Tea Day
Chris and Noah talk iced tea, hot tea, growing up with milk and water, and the old-school idea that oatmeal and peanut butter “stick to your ribs.”

🥜 Peanut Butter Talk
The conversation turns to Peter Pan peanut butter, natural peanut butter, oily jars, and the disappointment of health-food versions of familiar products.

🍪 Frosted Cookies and Sweet Tooth Talk
Chris and Noah talk about how their taste for sweets has changed with age. Noah says he does not really seek out dessert, but if candy is sitting in front of him, he is absolutely eating it.

🥡 National Egg Roll Day
The show wraps food talk with egg rolls, spring rolls, Chinese-American food traditions, and why some dishes that began as working-class immigrant foods became beloved classics.

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🎙️ It’s a Tuesday morning on The Call Flo Show as Noah Messarge and Paul Barlow start the day with bear trouble, trash can chaos, vultures downtown, family plans, hot weather, and a little preview of the upcoming Virginia Association of Broadcasters conference.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🐻 Bear Trouble at Paul’s House
Paul gives another update on the bear that has been tearing into his trash. Even after ratchet-strapping the can shut, the bear crushed it, dragged it across the yard, and settled in like it owned the place.

🧴 Ammonia Bear Deterrent
Paul says he plans to pick up gallons of ammonia and soak rags with it around the property to try to keep the bear away from the trash and chicken feed.

🦅 Downtown Vulture Talk
Noah and Paul talk about the vultures hanging around the dumpster near Longwood, how ominous they look on rooftops, and why vultures remind Noah of uncles.

😬 Paul vs. the Vultures
Paul tells a story about throwing rocks at an old house where vultures were nesting, only to have one swoop down and chase him away. Lesson learned: do not mess with vultures.

🐦 Smart Crows and Library Critters
The conversation turns to crows, ravens, and how smart they are. Paul also shares that Grace has a crow and squirrel at the library that seem to know exactly where to show up for treats.

🕰️ Grandfather Clock Plans
Paul talks about his parents visiting and helping him with a grandfather clock. That leads to memories of his dad repairing watches, cuckoo clocks, mantle clocks, and the sound of a dozen clocks going off at once.

🚗 Rental Cars and Hotel Rooms
Noah and Paul joke about the final milestones of adulthood, including renting cars, booking hotel rooms, and what happens when rock bands trash hotel rooms.

🌡️ Summer Heat Incoming
The forecast is heating up fast, and Paul blames his parents for bringing Florida heat with them.

🏖️ Virginia Beach and VAB
Noah and Paul talk about the upcoming Virginia Association of Broadcasters conference in Virginia Beach, where Noah and Chris will attend while Paul hosts Call Flo with Dan Albus.

🌊 Noah vs. the Beach
Noah explains that he is not a big fan of beaches, sand, sun, or endless water, even though the conference will put him right by the ocean.

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🎙️ It’s Monday morning on The Call Flo Show as Noah Messarge, Paul Barlow, and intern Sean Bang start the week with trail stories, summer heat, bear trouble, typing class memories, and excitement over WFLO being up for Virginia Association of Broadcasters awards.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🥾 Sailor’s Creek State Park
Sean talks about visiting Sailor’s Creek State Park over the weekend and walking every trail. He enjoyed the park but says he wants to go back in the fall when it is cooler and less buggy.

☀️ Summer Heat Talk
Noah and Paul talk about how hard it is to enjoy outdoor walks when the heat is already rough. Paul jokes that, being Irish, he belongs in the highlands or a bog instead of the Virginia heat.

🐻 Mr. Sprinkles the Bear
Paul shares that the bear is back. The bear knocked over a trash can with chicken feed and was calmly eating it until Paul yelled. Grace thought he was cute and named him Mr. Sprinkles, inspired by a Simpsons mix-up with Mr. Sparkle.

📺 Simpsons Memories
That leads to a conversation about The Simpsons, guest voices, Dustin Hoffman, and the show’s long run over the years.

⌨️ Typing Class and School Memories
Paul talks about taking typing class, learning on an IBM Selectric, using whiteout, and getting up to more than 100 words per minute before deciding he had learned enough.

🎙️ Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards
Noah talks about WFLO being up for two Virginia Association of Broadcasters awards, including one connected to a Farmville Spotlight episode with Mark Smith of Sandy River Distillery and Sandy River Outdoor Adventure.

📻 Local, Funny and Wide-Ranging
From Civil War trails and bears to typing class, summer heat, The Simpsons, and award nominations, this episode has the loose, funny, unpredictable Call Flo energy listeners know.

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