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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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16:10

Bringing the Day of the Dead to Life

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/10/29

The Gaston County Museum of Art & History has teamed up with community partners to host the Dia De Los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 2. Education Manager Alex Brooks tells us how the festival has grown over the years and why it was important to get all the cultural details correct.

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55:42

Helping Our Western NC Neighbors

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/10/21

In this special episode of Savvy Citizen, hosts Adam Gaub and Dandria Bradley interview several Gaston County employees who volunteered to lend a hand in Western NC following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

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33:50

A Little Planning Goes A Long Way

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Registered Dietitian Linda Minges talks about the value of meal prepping and some easy ways to get started to help improve your diet and save money.

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17:24

Cotton Ginning Days: From Seed to Boll

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/10/07

GAMTRA member and Cotton Ginning Days founder Ray Medford talks with Savvy Citizen about how an idea nearly four decades ago has turned into a multi-day festival attracting tens of thousands of people to Dallas Park.

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34:16

Healing From a Place of Pain

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/10/04

(Ret.) Nashville Police Lt. Mark Wynn is the keynote speaker for this year's Threads of Hope fundraiser on Oct. 24 at the Barn at Blue Sky Farm in Dallas. Mark talks with Savvy Citizen about his career working domestic violence cases, and how his personal experience with abuse has allowed him to help others.

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26:05

Manager on a Mission

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Matt Rhoten took over as Gaston County's Manager on August 5, and already we're beginning to see some of the vision he has for the organization. In this interview with Savvy Citizen, Matt describes his passion for public service, his goals for Gaston County and provides insight into what drives him.

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27:39

Bringing Healing to a War Zone

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/09/23

GEMS Medical Director Dr. Drew Matthews talks about his volunteer work training medical professionals during the midst of the war in Ukraine, and why he is drawn to helping people stuck in dire situations.

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29:24

On a Mission of Trust

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr join Savvy Citizen to talk about their work with the Commission on the Future of NC Elections, and how they're working to increase knowledge and trust in our state's elections system ahead of the 2024 general election.

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35:43

Three Cheers for This Volunteer

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/09/09

Volunteer extraordinaire Sandy DeMarco talks to Savvy Citizen about her time spent supporting the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, Keep Gastonia Beautiful, the Gaston Literacy Council and the Backpack Weekend Food Program and her recent Governor's Volunteer Service Award.

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29:20

Truth and Consequences

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/09/03

Captain Billy Downey of the Gaston County Police Department and Arin Farmer of the Alliance for Children & Youth Communities in Schools join the show today to discuss the work being done by the Gaston County Firearm Safety Committee. They talk about why firearm safety is so important, the resources they have available for the public, and how the community can get involved.

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29:20

Fighting Inflammation

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/08/26

Linda Minges from the Gaston County Cooperative Extension is back on the show to talk about ways our diet and everyday habits can change to help fight inflammation.

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25:40

He's Our 'IT' Guy

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Each year during the Gaston County Employee of the Year Awards, the County Manager makes their pick for the prestigious Manager's Award. This year's winner is longtime IT Application System Architect and Air Force Veteran Richard Dodd. Richard talks to us about his career at both Gaston County and the Air Force and what drives him to succeed.

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36:29

Bringing Hope in the Midst of Chaos

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/08/12

Belmont Rotary Club Past President Whitney Norton and Cramerton physician Dr. Omer Shedd talk about Promise for Haiti, and the work they are doing to fund a children's hospital in a country marred by years of gang violence.

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21:18

Funds to Fight Opioids Head On

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/08/06

Gaston County is receiving nearly $40 million in opioid settlement funds, and we want the public's input on how it is spent. In this week's bonus episode, GEMS Lt. Justin Greer, Olive Branch Ministries Executive Director Michelle Mathis and Gaston County Community Support Services Opioid Outreach Coordinator Carly Kyre talk about meetings happening later this month where you can make your voice heard.

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38:27

Growing Downtown

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/08/05

Steve D'Avria from the Gaston Business Association and Molly Prescott from Downtown Gastonia's Faded Cuts & Shaves join the show today to discuss business development and downtown revitalization.

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35:54

BONUS EPISODE: A Mile in Their Shoes

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Pastor Shannon Williams of Finish Line Christian Center in Mount Holly joins host Adam Gaub to talk about how he spent five days living as a homeless person in order to gain a better understanding of their plight. He recorded a documentary of this experience that will be available online. A watch party for the first episode is being held on Sunday, August 4, at Finish Line Christian Center at 6 pm.

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17:19

Decades of Service

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/07/29

As she prepares for retirement, Gaston County Parks & Recreation Director Cathy Hart talks about some of her favorite memories in her decades of public service to Gaston County residents.

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39:20

Celebrating 200 Episodes With a Look Behind the Scenes

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/07/23

Savvy Citizen is celebrating its 200th episode! Thank you to all our listeners for your support and feedback over the last four years. On the show, we take you behind the scenes at the Government Access Channel -- another great way of getting information about Gaston County.

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13:21

Putting Home Ownership Within Reach

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Danette Dye from the City of Gastonia stops by the studio to talk about an upcoming home ownership seminar with information on down payment assistance programs and more.

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20:54

From Grocery Bags to Lifesize Art

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2024/07/08

Local teacher and artist Laura Sexton talks to Savvy Citizen about a special project she's taken on for the Blumenthal Arts Center taking used grocery bags and turning them into a special work of art. Learn more about how you can help contribute and where you can see the finished project this September.

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