Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 Gaston County. 

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. 

We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate Halloween with a nod to call-in radio shows with our "Spooky Citizen AM." Enjoy... if you dare!

We take you to the streets of Gaston County as we ride along with Gaston County Police Officer Leah Byrum in this special field report on what policing in our community looks like today. 

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and of that group, more than 90% have the preventable Type 2 Diabetes. Gaston County Cooperative Extension Registered Dietician Linda Minges and Dietetic Intern Carlie Roseman talk about strategies for preventing the disease, especially if you are at high risk. 

Catawba Riverkeeper Executive Director John Searby talks to Savvy Citizen about the new River Room and the nonprofit's headquarters in McAdenville, as well as some of the work the nonprofit is doing to preserve the health of the Catawba and South Fork rivers. 

Bessemer City is bringing a local barbeque contest to Gaston County with this month's Brew & Cue festival. Learn what sort of treats are in store for your taste buds.