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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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39:02

Support Through the Darkest of Times

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Family Justice Center Director Tara Joyner, District Attorney Travis Page and Gaston County Police Assistant Chief Jon Cole and Detective Max Rhienson talk about the Homicide Family Support Group and the dozens of families in and around Gaston County being supported through this effort.

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28:16

Get to Know Gaston

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/03/24

You've got questions & we've got answers. Gaston County is hosting its inaugural Get to Know Gaston event on Thursday, April 3, from 4-8 pm, at the Rotary Pavilion in Downtown Gastonia. This week's podcast gives you the rundown on an event that promises to be both fun and informational.

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21:46

Don't Get Burned

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Fire and Life Safety Educator Leigh Kish talks about why we've already seen some flare-ups during the peak of wildfire season and provides some simple tips for residents to protect their homes, their families and themselves.

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17:50

MAXimum Effort

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Gaston MAX -- The Multicultural Arts eXperience -- returns to downtown Gastonia on Saturday, March 22. Get a look inside what to expect from the musical performers, to the dance groups to craft vendors and more.

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34:34

Step Inside the World of Planning & Zoning

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/03/03

We're excited to introduce a new miniseries, Planned Party, which will be airing once a month. It goes inside some of your questions on how Planning & Zoning can strengthen a community. Jamie Kanburoglu and Peyton Wiggins host.

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49:21

Knowing Your Numbers

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/02/24

There's a lot that goes into your bloodwork report when you go to the doctor or have a wellness exam. This week, Gaston County Wellness Coordinator Heather Huth and Atrium Health Family Nurse Practitioner Logan Breakfield break down what you need to know about good cholesterol, lipids and what that blood pressure readout actually means for your health.

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30:53

Hoop Dreams

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Bessemer City High School senior Tionna Pettus tied the state single-game scoring record in girls basketball... set 30+ years ago by Konecka Drakeford, who now works for with foster care children in Gaston County. Hear these two hoop legends discuss how the sport has impacted their lives.

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40:32

Making The Band

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Noah Williams and Kelly Gilbert talk about what it took to put together the first marching band and color guard for the Highland School of Technology, and how that work has gone a long way in deepening school spirit at one of Gaston County Schools' most renowned schools.

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19:31

The Children Are Our Future Mayors

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Dallas Mayor Hayley Beaty talks about her idea to create a mayor for a day program, and the partnership she established with Carr Elementary that saw 3rd grader Kyleigh Camp get to experience leadership at a whole new level.

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24:35

Serving Up A Unique Opportunity

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/01/27

The United Tennis Organization is introducing children of all backgrounds to the game of tennis. Founder and Executive Director Belén Gómez-Jordana talks about starting the nonprofit organization and the opportunity some of the students had recently to meet tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition event.

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35:37

Making Time Stand Still

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Founding Historic Preservation Commission members Lucy Penegar and Robert Carpenter talk about the work they did getting the group going in the late 1970s and why its more important than ever to continue on the work of recognizing Gaston County's historic places.

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26:21

Our Man With A Plan

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Transportation planning can often take a backseat at the county level, but not in Gaston County. Senior Transportation Planner Juan Garcia and GCLMPO Administrator Tori Dellinger talk about the unique opportunity Gaston County has to map out its transportation needs.

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31:35

Building For the Future

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2025/01/06

New residents are coming to Gaston County nearly every day, and the county is making sure it can provide the services those residents expect. Executive Director of Capital Improvements Ray Maxwell and Public Works Director Dan Ziehm kick off Season 6 of Savvy Citizen with a look ahead to some major projects in the pipeline and some already underway.

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28:54

An Opportunity Too Good To Pass Up

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/12/30

It's our last episode of 2024! We're highlighting the work of the Passport Team inside the Register of Deeds Office, which won the Team Award during the 2024 Gaston Globe Awards. Learn how some planning and hard work has helped make this program a huge success for residents in our area.

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21:22

An Extraordinary Reach

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Heather Kauffman, who oversees programming at The Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center and the Cathy Mabry Cloninger Domestic Violence Shelter, talks to Savvy Citizen about the many initiatives she's a part of and how Gaston County is taking a leading role in serving victims of abuse.

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21:58

Making a Connection That Could Last a Lifetime

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/12/10

Gaston County Extension Agent Christie German talks about the upcoming 4-H Day Camp as a great way to try out everything 4-H has to offer.The Discover 4-H Day Camp is Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost per youth, ages 8-14, is $15. The deadline to register is December 20, 2024: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/Discovery4HDayCamp2024 Now through Dec. 15, 2024, you can shop at Tractor Supply, 1630 Edgewood Road in Bessemer City, and round up your purchase to benefit

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24:42

Seeking Justice in Any Language

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Gaston County Police Officer Zully Castaneda talks about how she put her Spanish-language skills to use to help detectives within the department work a homicide case where a language barrier needed to be overcome.

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42:45

From Across the Globe to Gaston County

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Gaston County Cooperative Extension Volunteer Coordinator Kayla Adams brings some special guests with her for this week's show to talk about the 4-H International Exchange Program, and her family's decision to get involved.

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29:33

Hiding Everywhere

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/11/12

Registered dietitian Linda Minges stops by to talk about added sugars in our food and drinks and why they've become so prevalent and so damaging to our diets.

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24:48

How a Specialty Court is Helping Our Veterans

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Savvy Citizen hosts Elizabeth McGee and Dandria Bradley talk with employees and participants of a new Veterans Treatment Court in Gaston County to see how this specialty court is helping put the lives of some of our vets back on the right track.

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