Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.