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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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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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19:08

A Window Into a Future Gaston

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Leslie Lee, Gina Shell and Sharon Padgett from the Gaston Vision 2040 initiative talk about what "One Gaston" is all about, and how it can help direct plans at multiple levels over the next 20 years.

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31:54

Taking it to the MAX

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/03/06

City of Gastonia Events Coordinator Christine Ingle and Gaston County Deputy Communications Director Dandria Bradley talk about why this could be the breakout year for the Gaston Multicultural Arts XPerience (MAX) event, with more local musicians, artists and vendors jumping on board.

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34:29

A Parent’s Worst Nightmare

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/02/27

A local mother speaks about a devastating tragedy -- the loss of a child during a co-sleeping accident. She shares her story with Savvy Citizen as a cautionary tale for other parents about the need to follow safe sleep practices.

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35:30

Stacking the Talent Deck

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/02/20

Sharon Costner and Joe Shepherd discuss how Gaston County has stepped up its game to recruit and retain some of the best and brightest minds -- and how you can get involved with our organization.

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31:45

The Great Adventure

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/02/13

GEMS paramedics Ryan & Kelli Propst took their family of 6 on an amazing adventure in 2022, exploring all 41 of North Carolina's state parks. They tell us why they did it, what they discovered along the way and we hear from their kids too on what they enjoyed the most about the experience.

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33:31

Becoming a Master

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/02/06

Our friends at the Gaston County Cooperative Extension stop by to talk about the Master Food Volunteer Program, which can transform a person from a novice to a resource on everything from food preparation to nutritional information and more.

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27:27

Putting the Human in Human Resources

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/01/30

Human Resources Director Amia Massey and Risk Manager Lisa Wassen talk about the unseen tasks that go into supporting a large county workforce, particularly through a pandemic that provided unpredictable challenges.

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22:42

A Historical Success

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/01/23

An outside-the-box partnership between Gaston County's Museum of Art & History and its Animal Care & Enforcement Shelter proved to be a stunning success.

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31:18

What to Expect From Your Reappraisal

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/01/17

Just weeks away from having property revaluation notices go out to residents, members of the Gaston County Tax Office sit down with us to explain what to expect and key dates to know in the process.

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39:53

Digging Your Roots

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/01/09

The Gaston County Public Library is a hidden trove of resources, including experts in genealogy. In this episode, Jane Kaylor talks to Savvy Citizen about how you can get started exploring your roots -- for free.

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26:51

Moving Ahead Two Wheels At A Time

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2023/01/03

Many New Year's resolutions revolve around getting more exercise, and in this episode, we go to Belmont where we talk to riders who participated in the 2022 Cycle NC Mountain to Coast ride, as well as a local bike shop owner on what its like to pedal toward better health.

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26:56

The Fabric of Gaston County

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/12/27

For nearly 80 years, the Textile Technology Center has been the site of support and innovation for Gaston County's textile industry. We take you inside the Center, showing how they support today's modern textile industry.

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41:47

Savvy Citizen Makes a Friend

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/12/19

Elizabeth and Adam travel to the Gaston County Public Library to chat with Angelique Roberts and Andrew Pierce -- host of the library's podcast, Gaston Speaks. Learn more about how they got started and how they can help you if podcasting is an itch you'd like to scratch.

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22:05

There’s No Place Like Home

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/12/12

Our friends at the Gaston County Cooperative Extension stop by to talk about a highly anticipated class: "Homesteading: Backyard Basics." Hear how you can begin your own garden, delve into raising chickens or bees and much more.

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33:57

Don’t Get Ripped Off

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/12/06

It's that time of year where holiday shopping abounds. Locally, Gaston County Police has a counterfeit goods team that is on the lookout to help you from getting ripped off. Listen in to some of the investigations this team has tackled in recent years and learn how to better protect yourself from scams.

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18:00

Lights, Camera, Christmas!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Later this week, McAdenville will hit the switch and transform into Christmastown USA for the month of December, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to this small Gaston County town. But what is it like to be a resident preparing for the show? Senior field correspondent Elizabeth McGee takes you inside one family's annual setup.

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24:00

An Oasis in a Local Food Desert

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Savvy Citizen senior field correspondent Elizabeth McGee and producer Joshua Braswell take us inside R.A.M.S. Kitchen for a look at how government partnerships and some dedicated residents are helping change the health habits of a local neighborhood.

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44:44

100th Episode: A Lifetime of Service

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Savvy Citizen hits its 100th episode and brings you a special episode with some of Gaston County's longest tenured employees. Between Linda Starnes (Tax Office), Terry Chisholm (Gaston County Sheriff's Office) and Rene Crump (Gaston County Public Library), these three employees have combined for more than 135 years of public service to Gaston County residents. Listen as they talk about how Gaston County has changed during their decades of service and what they enjoy about serving the people of

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35:33

Election Integrity Through The Eyes of Poll Workers

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/11/04

Ahead of Tuesday's General Election, Gaston County poll workers Jeff Taylor, Starla Littlejohn and Gwen McConnell talk to Savvy Citizen about how they got involved in the elections system, how you can be sure your vote is secure and the importance of casting your ballot. Dandria Bradley guest hosts.

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