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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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All Episodes

24:49

It’s All in the Plan

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Three years ago, Gaston County leadership developed the county's first strategic plan. Now, it's ready for an update. We go inside the process with the team that is helping county government map out its next five years of service to its residents.

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24:41

A Fond Farewell

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/06/26

After 20 years at the helm of the Gaston County Cooperative Extension, David Fogarty is set to retire at the end of this week. We sit down with David to discuss what he's most proud of and why those in Gaston County can expect to still see him taking an active role in helping the county grow.

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30:21

The Sweet Taste of Summer

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/06/19

Summer is here, and with it comes berry season. We talk with experts at Gaston County's Cooperative Extension about the best berries to grow locally and when you should expect to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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25:41

Juneteenth Celebration Growing in Gastonia

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/06/12

Juneteenth is right around the corner, and in 2023, the Ebonyfest Juneteenth celebration is spreading across multiple locations and days in Gastonia. Tasha White stops by to talk about how this event has grown in such a short amount of time.

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17:38

We’re Going Downtown!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Gastonia's social district is up and running in downtown, and we go on a tour, taking you to some of the places where you can stop in for a drink and enjoy this up-and-coming social scene. Field reporter Gavin Stewart hosts.

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29:40

A Trailblazing Hero

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/29

On this special Memorial Day episode, we sit down with Tanzy Wallace, second cousin of Tuskegee Airman Marshall Schuyler Cabiness, to talk about the incredible life of a man who was the first Black man to earn a pilot's license in Gaston County, flew missions in Europe during World War II, and would marry the granddaughter of Booker T. Washington.

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28:08

Building a Brighter Future

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County is changing lives, one home at a time, and has a special project in the Belmont area that will make a difference on an even grander scale.

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20:38

BONUS EPISODE: A Barbequed Christening

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Lowell opens a brand new park this weekend in a big way, with a BBQ Cookoff and live music from Caleb Davis. Lowell City Manager Scott Attaway and GIS Analyst Todd Stroupe talk to us about all the festivities and how the park came to fruition.

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31:45

The Sweet Taste of Success

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/15

The Gastonia Honey Hunters have come roaring out of the gate to start their third season in the Atlantic League, and Manager Goose Gozzo stops by to talk about his team's strengths this season on the field and in the clubhouse.

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24:11

BONUS EPISODE: 40 Years and Going Strong

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Melinda Pierce and Ann Penninger from the Gaston County Friends of the Library stop by to talk about the 40th Anniversary Gala happening May 18, the recent success of the annual book sale and the major goal the group has for making the main library even more visible in the community.

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27:07

ComiCon Returns!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/08

ComiCon is back in Gaston County for the first time since 2019! We talk to the organizers of this fan-favorite event about what to expect from this year's event at the public library.

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41:06

BONUS EPISODE: Savvy Sounds Tunes You In To The...

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/05

At the end of 2022, Savvy Citizen birthed a video series in the vein of NPR's "Tiny Desk Concerts." Since then, we've produced a new Savvy Sounds episode each month. This month, we have our first crossover episode where you can get a listen to this month's Savvy Sounds episode here on the podcast. Enjoy!

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24:18

Face to Face With Goaty McGoatface

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/05/01

This weekend marks the return of the Goat Island Games in Cramerton, with live music, outdoor games and fun for the whole family. We talk to Cramerton staff about what to expect along with some insight into the event's mascot, Goaty McGoatface.

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25:59

Fun With Fungus

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/04/24

Payton Flowers and Lara Worden from the Gaston County Cooperative Extension talk about their popular shiitake mushroom class and what you'd need to try your hand at growing this delicious fungus yourself.

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36:46

A Better Earth for All of Us

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/04/17

Solid Waste & Recycling Administrator Marcie Smith and Recycling Coordinator Nan Kirlin join Savvy Citizen to talk about the county's recycling opportunities in advance of Earth Day.

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23:06

BONUS EPISODE: A High-Flying Experience

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/04/13

A traveling exhibit dedicated to telling the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen comes to the African-American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mill from April 18-23. Hear from Museum Curator Dot Guthrie on what to expect from this unique opportunity.

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33:36

Tougher Than Nails

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/04/10

UFC fighter and Gaston County resident Bryan Barberena talks with Savvy Citizen about his near death experience, building a farm from scratch and what's ahead in his MMA career.

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29:44

A New Way to Fight

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/04/03

In the wake of rising numbers of opioid overdoses in our community, Gaston Emergency Medical Services is rolling out a new Medication Assisted Treatment program, aimed at helping those in the grip of addiction break free. GEMS Capt. Brandon Miller and Community Paramedic Justin Greer talk about how this program and some local partnerships could become a game-changer in this fight.

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38:38

History Come to Life

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Gaston County Museum of Art & History SHARP Grant Fellow an Historian Lisa Withers talks with Savvy Citizen about the project to designate four historic African-American sites in Gaston County, and how that work will help preserve an important piece of our county's past.

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25:30

Playing the Long Game

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/03/20

While social distancing and masking up have become practices reserved now for doctor's offices or nursing homes, different strains of COVID-19 continue to make their way through our society. Our team at Gaston County Public Health talks about what it looks like playing the long game with what has turned from pandemic to endemic.

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