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Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

The Gaston County team of Adam Gaub, Janet Schafer, Elizabeth McGee and Gavin Stewart host Savvy Citizen -- taking you behind the scenes on issues that matter to you as a Gaston County resident. New episodes drop every Monday.

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15:37

BONUS EPISODE: Give it a Try!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/02/16

On this special bonus episode, we talk to some of the members of the Gaston County Rugby Football club about recruiting for their women's and men's teams (the Hellhounds and the Gargoyles), and why they're serious when they say "No Prior Experience Required."

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21:59

Meeting a Special Need

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/02/12

Brandi Proffitt, founder of the nonprofit Buddy Break program, talks about how the organization helps provide a much-needed service to families of special needs children in our area.

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15:08

Making Fossils Fresh

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/02/05

The Schiele Museum's Fossil Fair is set for this month. Learn about what makes this yearly event so special, and why you'll want to check it out -- regardless of whether you have kids in tow or not.

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27:41

Food Jedi

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/01/29

Have a passion for food and helping your community? The Master Food Volunteer Program may be for you! Linda Minges from the Gaston County Cooperative Extension talks to us about why those who participate in this program can become such a valuable asset to their community.

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39:45

All the World's a Stage

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/01/22

The Little Theater of Gastonia has been around since 1950, and are still going strong. Executive Director Lauren Parker stops by to talk about some recent awards, upcoming shows, and why the Theatre means so much to Gaston County.

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20:37

When a Meal Makes All the Difference

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/01/15

Leigh Spach with the Backpack Weekend Food Program talks about the partnership her nonprofit has developed with local schools and how these food deliveries can be a critical lifeline for Gaston's least fortunate students.

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27:44

ECA Building Its Ranks

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/01/09

The Gaston County Extension & Community Association is recruiting new members and it's a great way to get to know some of your fellow residents while giving back to your community. Take a dive into what they do on this week's episode of the show.

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21:17

Filling That Volunteerism New Year’s Resolution

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/01/02

Lucas Shires, the chair of Gaston County's Board of Adjustment, swings by the podcast studio to talk about the need to fill seats on the volunteer board and the critical need the board plays in serving as a voice for residents.

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25:23

Starting 2024 with a BANG

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Hosts Elizabeth McGee and Janet Schafer sit down with Charles Sisk and Rusty Wise from the Cherryville New Years Shooters to discuss how their organization is keeping alive one of the oldest traditions in Gaston County.

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29:08

A Bunny For Your Thoughts

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/12/18

There's a Gaston County nonprofit that is all about lowering stress levels and making lives better. We speak to two of the key folks behind Bunny Blessings about why something floppy and fluffy can be fabulous for your mental health.

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25:37

Bob Barker Would Approve

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/12/11

Terry Kenny from the Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic stops by to talk about the work their organization is doing to help control the pet population in Gaston County.

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32:28

To Tree or Not to Tree, That is the Question

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/12/05

It's that time of the year where Christmas trees are on full display. Payton Flowers with the Gaston County Cooperative Extension stops by to talk about why North Carolina really shines when it comes to these Christmas traditions.

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29:12

Happy Birthday, Confluence!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/11/28

In this week's episode, our hosts discuss Confluence's 1-year anniversary--the past, the present, and the bright future for this gem in Cramerton.

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34:51

Gobble Without The Wobble

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/11/20

It's Thanksgiving Week -- but how did some of our favorite dishes end up making it on to the table? We talk to Linda Minges from the Gaston County Cooperative Extension about how what we eat on this holiday has changed over the years.

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24:21

Making Farmland a Priority

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/11/13

Members of the Gaston County Cooperative Extension and Natural Resources Department are here to talk about updates to the Farmland Protection Plan and how that'll help farmers across our county for years to come.

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35:05

A Look Inside the World of Foster Care

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/11/06

Get a look inside the world of foster care with Gaston County Department of Social Services employee Seth Derner, who has experience working in the foster care system as well as being a foster care parents himself.

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25:04

Exploring One of Gaston County’s Natural Wonders

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/10/30

On this special episode of Savvy Citizen, our team takes you on a hike at Crowder's Mountain, as our expert guides provide some history and little known information about Gaston County's most prominent natural wonder.

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19:02

Stepping in to the Light(house)

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/10/23

Join us as we talk to two young women who interned in 2023 with the Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center about what drew them to such important and challenging work.

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19:30

Behind the Scenes of a Major Development

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/10/16

What does it take to get a major project approved? We take you behind the scenes of the Riverbend Preserve project -- one that will transform the face of northeastern Gaston County in the coming years -- with Planning & Zoning Director Jamie Kanburoglu.

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32:44

Savvy Citizen Turns 3 and Celebrates With Country...

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/10/12

It's been three years since we launched Savvy Citizen, and we're celebrating with Country musician Rob Williford. Rob is a Gaston County native and played with Luke Combs for many years before striking out on his own earlier this year, releasing his debut solo album, 'Wildcard.' You can hear our interview with Rob here OR watch it and hear a bit of his music on our video project, Savvy Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dxEhG9BndE

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