Podcasts about Caldwell County

In 1877, a group of gold miners was traveling through the Globe Valley in Caldwell County, North Carolina. During their journey, they encountered what they described as a "Wild Man." This figure was unlike anything they had ever seen before. According to one miner, the Wild Man appeared to be a giant, standing at six feet, five inches tall, with a funnel-shaped head and two-inch-long dark hair covering his body.

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In this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, host Traci Turnquist-Wilson sits down with Taylor Burge, a dynamic force in Lockhart, TX. As the co-owner of Chaparral Coffee and Good Things Grocery, Taylor has transformed these downtown spaces into vibrant hubs of community connection and local culture. Tune in to hear about her journey from small business owner to County Commissioner candidate, and gain insights into how her unique perspective is shaping the future of Caldwell County. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the intersection of business, community, and local politics! 

Tune in to Engel & Völkers' podcast episode "From Waterloo to the Alamo," featuring Tom Staub, CEO of Red Oak Development. In this episode, we delve into Red Oak's ambitious $15 billion plan, Project Lonestar, which aims to build 10 mini-cities in rural areas near Austin and Dallas by 2030. Tom Staub shares insights on overseeing the vision, mission, and strategic management of these developments, including the launch of the second Project Lonestar site in Caldwell County, a rapidly growing area southeast of Austin.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's Business North Carolina Chatter podcast features an interview with Paul Shumaker, who has helped win five U.S. Senate rates over the last 25 years, more than any other N.C. consultant. He's credited with using data-driven strategies that have helped transform North Carolina politics into a Republican-dominated state. The Caldwell County native is a graduate of Appalachian State University and founder of Capitol Communications. He and his wife, Ruth, have three adult children.  

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's Business North Carolina Chatter podcast features an interview with Paul Shumaker, who has helped win five U.S. Senate rates over the last 25 years, more than any other N.C. consultant. He's credited with using data-driven strategies that have helped transform North Carolina politics into a Republican-dominated state. The Caldwell County native is a graduate of Appalachian State University and founder of Capitol Communications. He and his wife, Ruth, have three adult children.  

Being a part of a close-knit neighborhood is something that many people aspire to. Barbecues, football games, and community events can help neighbors feel a sense of connectedness and community. But neighborhoods can also be places of separation and division, with boundaries drawn between families and neighbors. Join us today for a discussion with a former graduate research associate who has written an article about one Kentucky community that was torn apart by violence shortly before the Civil War. Kevin McPartland is a visiting assistant professor in public history at the University of Missouri—Columbia. He earned a PhD in history at the University of Cincinnati and his work focuses on the American South in the Civil War Era. In 2022, he was a Graduate Research Associate at the Civil War Governors of Kentucky. His article “‘He Has Ever Been Considered, a Good and True Hearted Citizen': Neighborhood and Community in the Wadlington Case” appeared in the Summer 2022 edition of the Register. This article won the Richard H. Collins Award, a prize given annually to the article published in the Register that is deemed “to have made the most outstanding contribution to Kentucky history.” KHS Chronicles is inspired by the work of researchers from across the world who have contributed to the scholarly journal, The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, in publication since 1903. Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Burge, associate editor of The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, and coordinator of our Research Fellows program, which brings in researchers from across the world to conduct research in the rich archival holdings of the Kentucky Historical Society. Kentucky Chronicles is presented by the Kentucky Historical Society, with support from the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation. history.ky.gov/about/khs-foundation Our show is recorded and edited by Gregory Hardison, who also wrote the original underscoring of the interview. Thanks to Dr. Stephanie Lang for her support and guidance. Our theme music, “Modern Documentary” was created by Mood Mode and is used courtesy of Pixabay. To learn more about our publication of The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, or to learn more about our Research Fellows program, please visit our website: history.ky.gov/

Welcome to the Soil Sisters podcast. This season we're growing 80 acres of hemp on our family's land in Stonewall County and four acres of hemp in Caldwell County. We're also beginning a food forest project. We hope you'll subscribe and dig in with us! Please submit questions, sponsorship inquiries, or show ideas: TXSoilSisters.co.-Johanna and Crystal

Elizabeth Raxter is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, having been certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, and recognized by the State Bar of Texas.  Ms. Raxter specializes in Elder Law issues, including Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Real Estate, Long Term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Fiduciary Services.  Ms. Raxter is a certified speaker with Maxwell Leadership and frequently speaks regarding Elder Law issues, advocacy for disabled individuals, and leadership. Ms. Raxter received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Hawaii.  Ms. Raxter is licensed to practice law in Texas, Arkansas and Hawaii.  Professional Memberships and Accolades State Bar of Texas Hawaii State Bar Association Arkansas Bar Association Certified Elder Law Attorney through National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), Certified Speaker through Maxwell Leadership, 2023 Member of Texas Bar College, Professionalism through Education Serves on the Board of Directors for NELF; Chairman of Special Committee Serves as an Executive Board Member for Community Action for Central Texas Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Member of Christian Legal Society Member of Beta Sigma Phi, community sorority Member of Central Texas Advocates for Seniors Lions Club Member Voted Senior Resource Guide's Best Elder Law Attorney in 2015 and 2018 Voted Best Attorney in Caldwell County in 2018 - 2023 Voted Elite Elder Law Attorney by peers in 2023 Book Recommendations: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant: Twelve Keys to Successful Living by Terry Felber WEBSITE: www.tx-elderlaw.com Law Office of Elizabeth Raxter on Facebook eraxter on instagram

A child is in the hospital after an apparent accidental shooting in Lenoir, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded to a home along Rocky Road around 10:40 a.m., responding to a call about an accidental shooting. The child was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries. As of publication, the sheriff's office did not know the child's condition and did not share the child's age.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/child-shot-caldwell-county-nc-local/275-bd78e595-e8b6-4ec0-bb73-cc09c1ea3315

A child is in the hospital after an apparent accidental shooting in Lenoir, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a home along Rocky Road around 10:40 a.m., responding to a call about an accidental shooting. The child was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries. As of publication, the sheriff's office did not know the child's condition and did not share the child's age. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/child-shot-caldwell-county-nc-local/275-bd78e595-e8b6-4ec0-bb73-cc09c1ea3315

A plane crash into Lake Hickory left two people dead on Sunday, the Hickory Fire Department says.For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.Authorities were called to a plane crash on Lake Hickory near Selkirk Drive in Catwaba County on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. A single-engine Super Petrel Amphibious Plane struck power lines and crashed just after departing the Hickory Regional Airport.A power line was also knocked down due to the crash, initially causing over 18,000 outages shortly before noon. Duke Energy told WCNC Charlotte that they rerouted power in order to restore it quickly. Power was fully restored by around 1:30 p.m.The crash happened in the part of Lake Hickory that is inside Caldwell County, but all of the power outages are inside the City of Hickory in Catawba County. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/plane-crashes-into-lake-hickory/275-ba6d38b3-0573-4daf-ab5e-243dbbc3806aA man is dead after being shot and killed by a Hickory police officer overnight. Shortly after midnight on Sunday, the Hickory Police Department responded to a call about a home being shot into on the 800 block of 5th Avenue SW in Hickory.When officers arrived at the scene, they found the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Timothy Craig Setzer, Jr. Setzer ran from the police after they tried to make contact with him. Police chased Setzer, telling him to stop, but Setzer continued to flee and then turned and pulled a gun from his waistband. At that point, officers shot at Setzer.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-hickory-nc/275-70f6ffbe-940d-4759-b741-151e9e624a30Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

A plane crash into Lake Hickory left two people dead on Sunday, the Hickory Fire Department says. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications. Authorities were called to a plane crash on Lake Hickory near Selkirk Drive in Catwaba County on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. A single-engine Super Petrel Amphibious Plane struck power lines and crashed just after departing the Hickory Regional Airport. A power line was also knocked down due to the crash, initially causing over 18,000 outages shortly before noon. Duke Energy told WCNC Charlotte that they rerouted power in order to restore it quickly. Power was fully restored by around 1:30 p.m. The crash happened in the part of Lake Hickory that is inside Caldwell County, but all of the power outages are inside the City of Hickory in Catawba County.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/plane-crashes-into-lake-hickory/275-ba6d38b3-0573-4daf-ab5e-243dbbc3806a A man is dead after being shot and killed by a Hickory police officer overnight.  Shortly after midnight on Sunday, the Hickory Police Department responded to a call about a home being shot into on the 800 block of 5th Avenue SW in Hickory. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Timothy Craig Setzer, Jr. Setzer ran from the police after they tried to make contact with him.  Police chased Setzer, telling him to stop, but Setzer continued to flee and then turned and pulled a gun from his waistband. At that point, officers shot at Setzer. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-hickory-nc/275-70f6ffbe-940d-4759-b741-151e9e624a30 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

When news of Speaker Moore not running for the position next year spread, a few names popped up immediately. Republican Destin Hall from Caldwell County has already thrown his name in the hat. He's risen quickly in the political world, so we thought it was a good time to bring him in to get to know him better. Rep. Hall tells incredible personal stories of being raised by his grandparents, moving back to his small hometown, and his aspirations of getting the House speaker role.

Episode Notes If you need an escape, regardless of the reason, this week's "Tourist Temptation" is designed with you in mind...and it's closer than you might think!! We proudly present Ivy Manor Bed and Breakfast in Caldwell County, which first opened its doors in 2021. With gorgeous scenery, welcoming rooms, and historic property, Ivy Manor offers an experience that's truly first-rate! Owners Lori Harper and Debbie Smiley join me to detail the inspiration for the bed and breakfast, the mouthwatering meals they prepare with love, and the three charming rooms available for guests to choose from. They'll also describe their event space on-sight, perfect for hosting weddings, showers, and other festive functions. So get ready to make your reservations...and to learn more about Ivy Manor, simply visit the web page found here: https://www.ivymanorbnb.com/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co

The Lady Eagles walk it off on Caldwell County. Murray high gets a walk-off over rival Calloway. Plus, more sores and stats from Thursday and a look at this week's RPI standings.

Daniel Laurent is a sophomore at Caldwell County High School, but he might as well be an instructor already when it comes to the breeding and showing of pigs.  He is just in his second year of the FFA, officially, but all of his four older siblings were in the FFA and he has been talking and getting FFA experiences for the past 13 years since his eldest sister joined. Daniel has a passion for animal agriculture, which has been apparent his entire life.  When he was 8 years old he did his own research and told his father that he thought they should change their entire pig breeding operation from Yorkshires to Duroc's.  He has his argument well thought out and documented, and eventually, this happened. Today Daniel gets more excitement out of seeing a 10 year old kid win in the show ring with a Laurent pig than he does actually winning himself.  He loves the process of matching up the correct pigs phenotypically and genotypically and then seeing the success it brings.  All of this, and he still does not even have a driver's license!

PART TWO Off the beaten road in Lockhart, Texas, come with us to investigate the Caldwell County Jail where inmates experienced confinement, solitude, and even death. What will the ghosts of this jail have to say to us? Listen along to find out.   Want to investigate with us?! Click the link below to reserve your seat for our Caldwell County Jail Investigation on November 12th, 2022! Just scroll down to that date.   https://www.minxandmuse.com/workshops-events  

Off the beaten road in Lockhart, Texas, come with us to investigate the Caldwell County Jail where inmates experienced confinement, solitude, and even death. What will the ghosts of this jail have to say to us? Listen along to find out.

Marshall County's Birdsong retires from coaching. Murray men's soccer wins the Regional All A. Crittenden snaps a 12-game Caldwell County win streak. And more Monday Morning QB from week 4.

My motivation for high school football success...simple: cheerleaders, Coach G, camaraderie, after game " parking", popcorn, etc. A look into the nostalgia of high school football 

One minute you're playing expert spoiler to would-be forgers at an art auction, the next minute you're saving one such forger before he falls to his death off a speeding bullet train. As disgraced British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would say, "...them's the breaks!" This week's episode, perhaps the most special in our history, has us palling alongside a delightful pack of miscreants with 1977's The American Friend! But before we get around to our latest entry in our series of crime films, this week's Blue Plate Special finds us contrasting the listless Airport 1975 with the eclectic brilliance of The Red Shoes, Menace II Society, and Moulin Rouge! before celebrating the lives of James Caan and Tony Sirico. Upon checking off all our boxes and stocking up on all the essentials, we finally hit the open road with none other than director of The American Friend himself, Wim Wenders- who joined us live and in person at the Huffman Brothers Productions Studios! Listen as the German New Wave icon dishes on the arduous production process with madman Dennis Hopper, his tempestuous collaboration with Patricia Highsmith, where his relationship with Francis Ford Coppola currently stands, and what he remembers about Caldwell County's own Willard Blevins from the early 1980s. We were incredibly honored to have Mr. Wenders on the pod and I think our conversation with him lived up to the hype! Feel free to skip to 2:33:35 for our conversation with Wim Wenders and 3:06:05 for the beginning of our audio commentary. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on all of our channels, which include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Contact us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.

After Joseph Smith declared that the New Jerusalem would be built in Jackson County, Missouri, the saints were kicked out of the county. How much of a role did that play in later hostilities? Historian Steve LeSueur says that things were relatively peaceful between 1834-1838, in large part due to the perceived Caldwell County compromise.  […]

The top headlines from The Kansas City Star on Thursday, May 12th, 2022, including the death of a woman in a series of Caldwell County fires, Senator Josh Hawley's stance on abortion protests and a raise for municipal employees in Kansas City.

As family members assist a loved one through the last stages of life, the stresses of providing care take can away from the valuable time you seek to spend together. Community-based Hospice care can provide those necessary, and often elevated services, while allowing the family to concentrate on supporting the emotional needs of the moment. Amorem, formerly Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care, works daily to provide quality, thoughtful, loving care to our patients and support to their families and offer education and grief support to communities served.On this week's installment of Mind Your Business, hear from Kerri McFalls and Carol Smith, as they discuss new facilities and services being offered in the High Country, and how Amorem is working to improve the quality of Hospice care in the region.Mind Your Business is produce weekly thanks to a partnership between High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)

The Happy Valley community lies between Lenoir and Blowing Rock along the Yadkin River. This fertile valley is so scenic and peaceful that early settlers gave it the name “Happy Valley.” The valley was home to General William Lenoir, for whom the Caldwell County seat of Lenoir was named. His home, Fort Defiance, is on the National Register of Historic Places, open regularly to visitors, and also hosts several public events a year.

The Happy Valley community lies between Lenoir and Blowing Rock along the Yadkin River. This fertile valley is so scenic and peaceful that early settlers gave it the name “Happy Valley.” The valley was home to General William Lenoir, for whom the Caldwell County seat of Lenoir was named. His home, Fort Defiance, is on the National Register of Historic Places, open regularly to visitors, and also hosts several public events a year.

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Express-News Reporter Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss the recent Grand Jury capital murder indictment of a Caldwell County man, as well as the city of Buda's fight against an Austin developer.

Express-News Reporter Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss the recent Grand Jury capital murder indictment of a Caldwell County man, as well as the city of Buda's fight against an Austin developer.

COVID hospitalization stats have dropped within 5 points of the threshold between Stage 5 and Stage 4. With the boil-water notice behind us, it's notable that no actual contamination was ever found in the water system - the notice was pre-emptive in nature. A first degree murder indictment has resulted from last October's late night shooting of an Austin man in the driveway of a Martindale homeowner - Caldwell County investigators are being criticized for focusing on the victim rather than the shooter. A Travis County grand jury is considering indictments against 18 Austin Police Department officers in connection to the George Floyd protests in May of 2020. Local environmental officials predict it will take two years for a local creek to recover after a major toxic waste spill by the Samsung semiconductor plant. The Big 12 has fined Texas Men's Basketball $25,000, resulting from the crowd rushing the court after the Longhorns upset win over Kansas on Monday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman took a bartending shift at Lavaca Street Bar in the Domain yesterday, promoting his new lo-cal beer Eight. Clive Bar has reopened on Rainey Street after a two year closure for renovations. Eeyore's Birthday Party is set to return to Pease Park for the first time in three years on April 30. Austin Pets Alive proudly marks its 100,000th pet saved on Tuesday, a dog named Copper. And gorgeous springlike weather continues through Friday before a considerably cooler weekend.

In local news, according to reports from the Watauga Democrat, the U.S. Forest Service is planning five prescribed burns on the Grandfather Ranger District this Spring to reduce the risk of wildfires. One of the fires will burn about 200 acres in Boyd Gap, close to Blowing Rock in Caldwell County. Dates for the burns have not yet been determined and will depend on weather conditions. Prescribed burns are an important aspect of forest management that can mimic natural fire disturbances and reduce flammable vegetation which is key to limiting wildfire growth. In North Carolina news, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the state's new political district maps are unconstitutional. According to the News & Observer, the maps that Republican lawmakers drew up would give GOP candidates a sizable advantage over their opponents through the next decade. Republican lawmakers argued in court that redistributing is a political process that the courts shouldn't get involved in by banning partisan gerrymandering. The justices ruled that the maps were skewed so far to the right that they violated the state's constitution. New political districts will be drawn which is expected to happen before the year's elections. In international news, on Sunday, Queen Elizabeth the second celebrated her 70th anniversary of her ruling by acknowledging the future of the monarchy. The Queen is now the longest-serving monarch in England and the only one most Britons have ever known. According to the Associated Press, she expressed her desire for Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, to be known as Queen Consort when her son eventually succeeds her. On Sunday, the Queen renewed the pledge she made on her twenty-first birthday to devote her entire life to the service of the U.K. and the Commonwealth. While the Queen's celebrations on Sunday were mild, there are plans for more elaborate celebrations this June. Today's weather is brought to you by Ray's Weather Center at BooneWeather.com. Unfortunately, you won't be seeing a whole lot of sun today as it's supposed to be mostly cloudy. Today's high will be 43 and the low will be 23. It is supposed to be windy today, so be sure to dress warm.

Susan and Clay Caldwell discuss barbecue philosophy on the latest episode. The post Desert Digest Ep. 22 with Caldwell County BBQ appeared first on PHOENIX magazine.

Jack Horton has been involved in local Western North Carolina politics since the 1970s. In November, he ran unopposed to become Franklin's new Mayor. BRP's Lilly Knoepp spoke with Horton about his career and what he hopes to achieve in his new role. Here are some of the highlights of Horton's career in the region: Horton was the first appointed Swain County manager in 1978. He then served as county manager in Macon County from 1985 to 1991 before becoming the first appointed Haywood County manager in 1991. He stayed in that position for 15 years . Horton then managed nearby Caldwell County before heading back to manage Macon County in 2007 until his retirement in 2013. Horton says that switch to the county manager form of government has changed the way that local governments are run in the region. Beyond that shift, counties have grown and developed. Now Horton says it's the job of local government to improve infrastructure and community opportunities so that more young people can

Playoff scenarios based on geography and RPI - best potential quarterfinals and semifinal scenarios. Also recap Boyle's big win over Douglass. Teams discussed: (6A) Male, St X, Bryan Station, Daviess County, Manual, Trinity (5A) Woodford County, Frederick Douglass, Owensboro, Graves County, South Warren, Pulaski County, Southwestern, Cov Cath, Highlands (4A) Boyle County, Lex Cath, Corbin, Johnson Central, Franklin County, Central (3A) CAL, Mercer County, Glasgow, Bardstown, Belfry (2A) LCA, Danville, Beechwood, Mayfield, Murray, Caldwell County, Middlesboro, Green County (1A) Russellville, Pikeville, Sayre, Hazard, Raceland, Paintsville, KCD, Bishop Brossart, Bethlehem

Local COVID numbers drop to Stage 2 range at 14.4, as Austin Public Health gives the green light to boosters including mix-and-match vaccine products. F1 racing over the weekend leads to what Austin Bergstrom International Airport expects to be their busiest day ever - a three-hour advance arrival is advised. Max Verstaffen was the U.S. Grand Prix winner, and Billy Joel performed in Austin for the first time in three decades. Another race in Kerrville ended tragically with a crash and the deaths of two children. A Martindale man suspected of shooting another man for sitting in his driveway turns himself in to Caldwell County officials. Anti-Semitic demonstrations and graffiti in the heavily-Jewish Northwest Austin area over the weekend draw rebuke from city leaders. Houston Astros begin World Series play vs the Atlanta Braves tomorrow night, the third Series appearance for Houston in five years. Austin FC beats the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium and are now within reach of being crowned the best MLS team in Texas. SXSW settles a lawsuit over their no-refund policy from the cancelled 2020 festival. Austin is ranked the #3 strongest labor market in the USA. Early voting concludes on Friday, and we could see record heat this afternoon in the low 90's - a cool-down is coming.

Shiloh and guest co-host Christopher Hurtado talk about the early Saints’ consistent divine call to create sacred space. Whether in Kirtland, Jackson County, Caldwell County, Daviess County, or Nauvoo, the Saints are instructed to construct a temple in order to perform sacred ordinances or to have revealed sacred things. When, in the New Testament, the Jews asked for a sign of authority for Jesus Christ’s actions in driving out the money changers of the temple, he answered by saying “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The people, thinking he was talking about the physical temple of stone, did not understand that “he spake of the temple of his body” (John 2:13-22). The temple is symbolic of each of us individually and of our own sacred journey. Each act in the sacred temple drama is our own story. By commanding an outward and physical edifice to perform sacred rites, rituals, and ordinances, God is presenting an outward observation of our own inward sacred, divine adventure. But what is the “sacred” and how is it created? Is it an objective thing in and of itself (sui generis) that we can step into and out of by our choices (sui generis)? Is it something that we create, experience, and deem as sacred? Perhaps it is a combination of these two things? But what would that even mean or even look like?

is interview is so good, it is worth another play. Hannah was originally on our show on episode #410 talking all about how she combines an eye for art with her knowledge of agriculture.  I am proud to say that her talents took her all the way to becoming an American Star Finalist in 2020, and it was my pleasure to profile her again.  Below are the show notes from the first time she was on the show. Original Show Notes: Have you ever heard of a starving artist?  Of course, you have.  How about that old cliche about the artist that created a solid business plan, developed a targeted market that would pay for their art, and designed a solid business?  Right.....that cliche is not as common. Our guest today is that second kind of artist.  Hannah York has an eye for art.  Specifically, she crafts her vision into artistic holiday creations for businesses around Princeton, Kentucky.  She has one, VERY busy season where she must completely prioritize her business.  As her reputation grows, so does the demand for this service that she provides.

Gradual decline in Austin's COVID hospitalization rate continues, now approaching Stage 2 range. The third special session of the Texas Legislature ends, having accomplished the goal of redistricting, but those new maps have already been challenged in court. U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett of District 35 announces he will run instead for the new District 37 seat. A triple homicide in southeast Austin is under investigation, while an Austin family is getting no answers from Caldwell County authorities over the shooting death last week of Adil Dghoughi in Martindale - no arrests have been made. An APD officer is disciplined over a road rage incident with a San Antonio bus driver. A new major mixed use development near Bee Cave will be centered on a new 20,000 seat music amphitheater. The LBJ Library and its new exhibit on Lady Bird Johnson are set to re-open on Thursday. Austin is ranked the #26 most environmentally-friendly city in the U.S. And while a major re-shuffle occurs, Austin retains its status as the epicenter of Texas BBQ in Texas Monthly's new ranking of the Top 50 BBQ Joints In Texas - Interstellar BBQ is #2 in Texas and the new meat kings of the Capitol City.

Join S.B. Pearce as she explores the life and times of Mary Ann Haney, a Caldwell County woman who rose to international fame in the 1920s during the heyday of circus entertainment. Mabel Stark was her stage name and she was the ultimate master and trainer of the Sumatran tiger. She was also the first woman to receive top billing and superstar status as a wild animal trainer.

Cock-a-doodle-doo from Lockhart, Texas After my wonderful time in Houston being shown around by my good friend Doug Harris, I headed to my next destination in the state of Texas. My GPS led me to the middle of nowhere in rural farmland Texas where I will be staying alone for the next few days. Well, not entirely alone: this area has loads of coral snakes and if they bite you, you can die. Oh, and my new neighbours are apparently deaf so they wouldn't even be able to hear my death screams if I ever crossed a hungry snake looking to taste my delicate Danish skin. Quite a welcome, right? SSSSSNAKES IN LOCKHART  Mary and Charley own this charming country house in rural Lockhart, a small city south of Austin. They're going away for a few days and need someone to take care of their cats, house, and plants. So, they asked me to be their trusted house-sitter. While showing me around and giving me strict instructions on what to do and where everything is, they also tell me a bit about the dangers out here in the countryside of Texas. They have some animals roaming around that I'm not used to from when I lived in the countryside of Denmark. Like coral snakes when you step out the door, Mary tells me. “When you walk out the door, be sure to always look out as we have had to kill coral snakes on two separate occasions right here on our porch. They are very, very poisonous. They have tiny mouths, so they have to get you real' good for it to be dangerous, but still, be careful. And they're very pretty: black, red, and yellow.” Pretty is one way to describe them. This guy on YouTube describes them as “...the most venomous snake in the United States and they have a very potent neurotoxin, more potent than any of the rattlesnakes around Texas, and you can die by the paralysis of your diaphragm: basically, you suffocate to death”. Delightful. Well, no big deal for Mary and Charley apparently, as they “just kill them” sweet Mary says very casually. Charley adds that I can just leave them alone or kill them too if I want to… “that's what the shovel is for.” During all this, I was thinking to myself: “I've never killed a coral snake before, and I don't really want to start my coral snake-killing spree now. And I wonder how long I will have to live if I get bitten living out here all by myself?”. But they are pretty, very small, and they must bite me in a soft spot of skin like my hand or my bare feet. Thank God there aren't any bigger, more dangerous snakes around here. Oh, there are? “There are also rattlesnakes around here and cayotes,” says Charley.  Oh, great. Rattlesnakes. Even though Mary tries to calm me down by saying that they haven't encountered one in ages. To which Charley was quick to remind her that he killed one only two months prior… This is truly an interesting place with interesting animals around. So, we step inside, and they show me around the house where the only animals are cute cats...and a few spiders. I introduced myself to their cats that I was going to be taking care of before my hosts guide me through what I need to know about keeping everything going. Charley then takes me for a walk outside and tells me which plants out there I need to water and how much. I was listening and paying attention…but mostly looking down on the ground to make sure I wasn't stepping on a coral snake or any other dangerous creature. Charley tells me more about the dangers: “Coral snakes are very poisonous. And rattlesnakes are too but not as much, and they tend to warn you before striking. They have a strike distance that is the length of their body. Be sure to listen out for their tail rattle. We also have raccoons. They can be very mean, especially if you corner them. They look cute but I wouldn't want to corner a mom with her babies. They sometimes come to visit us on our front porch”. SOUTH OF WEIRD Remember the unofficial slogan for Austin: “Keep Austin Weird”? Well, Lockhart is about 30 miles south of Austin, so locals like Charley say they live “about 30 miles south of weird”. In fact, Charley even has a t-shirt that has this slogan on it, but with the ‘weird' spelled incorrectly. Weird. LOCKHART IS THE BBQ CAPITAL Before I met up with Mary and Charley at their country home, they took me to an amazing BBQ restaurant. Yes, Lockhart is known as the Barbecue Capital of Texas. And it's official, something the Texas Legislature proclaimed them as in 1999. Whenever I told anyone in Texas that I was going to Lockhart their faces lit up and they started talking about barbecue. Lockhart is home to four famous barbecue joints: Kreuz Market, Black's Barbecue, Chisholm Trail BBQ, and the place we went to, Smitty's Market. Locals suggest you arrive armed with your appetite, good friends, and plenty of napkins. Mary tells me that it is frowned upon to eat your BBQ here with a knife and fork, and no sauce. You should eat it instead with your hands and with bread. As soon as we walked inside, I felt like I was walking into history. Actually, one of the competitors, Kreuz Market, was located at this spot before they moved to its current location. And it was the sister of the owner of Kreuz that opened Smitty's Market after they had a family disagreement.  But it is quite remarkable that this city has so many incredible barbecue joints for such a small place. MARY ON LOCKHART “It's small, with a population of only 14,000. It's a very Hispanic town, with families being here for generations. We have a few fancy courthouses that have been used in many movies and series because they all look mid-century”. FACTS ABOUT LOCKHART The city of Lockhart is named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor (someone who takes measurements and maps an area). Reportedly he was the first Anglo to set foot in Caldwell County in the 1800s. Lockhart was the victory site for the Texans over the Comanche at the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. In fact, Lockhart was originally called Plum Creek, but the name was later changed to Lockhart. The Caldwell County Courthouse is absolutely stunning, and you may recognise it from being featured in various TV shows and films (Waiting for Guffman, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Faculty, Transformers, and the HBO series The Leftovers. And one final thing: it's got nothing to do with Gilderoy Lockhart from Harry Potter (I checked). HOME ALONE IN LOCKHART Mary and Charley left for their vacation, and I had the house and the cats to myself for the next 10 days. I've housesat before but in case you haven't heard listened to those previous episodes or are wondering what housesitting is, let me quickly explain.  It's where people like Mary and Charley let someone stay in their home for a few days/weeks/months while they go on holiday or something and get ‘housesitters' like me to look after their pets, water their plants, provide general upkeep, etc. In this case, we found each other on TrustedHousesitters.com.   There's a mutual agreement that I get to stay in the house while they are away in exchange for doing a few things. In this case, it's taking care of their cats and making sure that their plants are alive when they come back. No money changes hands. They get someone to look after their house, pets, and plants, and I get a place to stay for free. They even gave me the keys to their car and their truck. And a car is handy because we're in the countryside down a dirt road, 5 miles southeast of Lockhart. BUNCH OF COCKS  The next morning, like eeeeaaaarrrllyyyy in the morning, I was woken up by the delightful, sweet melodies of LOUD COCKS cock-a-doodle-doo-ing. The neighbours of Mary and Charley breed cocks for cockfighting, despite it being illegal in this state. So, they breed them, train them like miniature gladiators, then truck them to a nearby state where people place bets on which cock will win. Charming.   And the cocks don't only cock in the morning: it's an ALL DAY affair which the neighbours don't mind because, well, they're deaf. PAUL WEYLAND I fed the cats and then headed two hours north to visit another good friend, Paul Weyland, a Texan whom I also know from the radio industry. In fact, Doug, Paul, and I met in Mumbai a few years back when we all were speakers at a conference. And like Doug, Paul is also an amazing public speaker and an interesting man. So, I just had to pay him a visit now that I was here in Texas. Paul's house is quite unique: so special, in fact, that it has been featured in Dwell, a popular website for unique house designs. Pictures of Paul's LBJ Lakehouse in Sunrise Beach Village, TX are by Austin-based photographer Chase Daniel. Visit him on Instagram and on ChaseDaniel.co. After a quick tour of the beautiful house on the edge of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, he takes me for a drive around this beautifully idyllic area. But he hasn't always lived here: when I met him, he lived in Austin. “I lived in walking distance to the big park where Austin City Limits music festival is held. We had a house that was maybe 4min by car to downtown and we got tired of the traffic and the city. So, we sold it and moved to the lakehouse which was handed down to me by my grandfather. We only used it as a holiday home but soon we realised that it would be a perfect place to live, with its lovely and quaint community that is still close to Austin but far from the maddening crowd. We started to renovate the house but realised that we had to completely demolish and rebuild due to structural implications, but we wanted to include elements of the old house”. Paul drives me to Sandy Mountain to experience the incredible view of the lake and the neighbourhood. Paul shows me his house from up here. It takes roughly a day's drive to visit each place along the lake, but 6 hours if you go from one end to the other without stopping. It is a man-made reservoir with a dam at either end that generates electricity. This area used to be Comanche land, Paul tells me.   Paul informs me about the history of the Comanches in the area, how they preferred to raid the European settlers than farm for themselves. He tells me that when he lived in Europe for 3 years, some people would talk to him about Europe experiencing “American problems” - referring to the migrant surges. But Paul uses this as an opportunity to inform his ‘friend' that the USA was founded by the bravest and most religious Europeans... Paul tells me that as a natural-born American, his heritage is Scottish, German, Alsace-Lorraine (between France and Germany) and some other mixes, including Native American. In response, I joked that as a Dane, I am 100% Viking... Well, since my drive with Paul I actually had a Heritage DNA test taken and found out that I am only 98% Scandinavian…the remaining 2% is either Greek or Southern Italian. I must say that I was a bit surprised how that had ended up in my bloodline. But then, it might just be due to the Vikings raping and pillaging their way through the Mediterranean Sea back in the day who then brought something back to Denmark from there that just got watered down throughout history. If only I knew… I'll continue my drive and chat with Paul Weyland in the next episode.  But before I go, there are two things I'd like to mention: If you like what you hear, please give this podcast a five-star review in your podcast app… just because it makes me feel good.  And then tell a friend about this podcast. One way you can do it is by going to Facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond and just tag a friend in the post for this episode. Hey, with all the work I do, to give you these episodes totally free, that's the least you can do for me, right…? My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.

Cock-a-doodle-doo fra Lockhart, Texas Efter min fantastiske tid i Houston, hvor jeg blev vist rundt af min gode ven, Doug Harris, tog jeg til min næste destination i Texas. Min GPS viste vej til en lille by langt ude på landet syd for Austin, hvor jeg skulle bo alene de næste ti dage. Ja, ikke helt alene, for der er mange farlige koral slanger, og hvis de bider mig, kan jeg dø. Og de nærmeste naboer er begge døve, så de vil ikke kunne høre mit råb efter hjælp, hvis en sulten slange skulle få lyst til at smage min delikate danske hud. Noget af en velkomst, ikk'? SSSSSSLANGER I LOCKHART Mary og Charley har et charmerende hus på landet udenfor Lockhart. De skal på en lille ferie, og havde brug for nogen til at passe deres hus, katte og planter. Så de har bedt mig om at være deres 'trusted housesitter'. Mens de viser mig rundt og fortæller mig, hvad jeg skal gøre og hvor alting er, fortæller de mig også om de forskellige farer herude på landet i Texas. De har nogle dyr omkring, som er meget forskellig fra da jeg selv boede ude på landet i Danmark. Mary fortæller mig for eksempel, hvad der kan ske, når jeg træder udenfor.   ”Når du går udenfor, så hold øjnene åbne. Vi har måtte slå et par koral slanger. Vi har tit måtte slå et par stykker ihjel. De er meget giftige, men de har en lille mund, så du skal være meget uheldig, men pas alligevel på. Og så er de i øvrigt sorte, røde og gule… og meget smukke”. Smukke er da én måde at beskrive dem. Jeg hørte en fyr på YouTube beskrive dem som “... den mest giftige slange i USA, og de har et meget potent gift, som er mere farlig end nogen af klapperslangerne i Texas, og at man kan dø ved lammelse af din membran: dybest set kvæles du ihjel”. Skønt at vide… Ifølge Mary og Charley er det ikke noget at bekymre sig om. Søde ældre Mary siger henkastet ”vi slår dem bare ihjel”, og da jeg spørger hvad jeg skal gøre, hvis jeg ser én, siger Charley: ”du ka' bare la' den være, eller slå den ihjel, hvis du skulle få lyst til det… det er det den lille skovl er til”. Mens de taler, tænker jeg bare ”jeg har aldrig slået så meget som en snog ihjel og jeg har absolut ingen planer om at blive koral-slange-morder på dette tidspunkt af mit liv”. Men de er jo ganske små, og jeg tænker samtidig, at jeg da er glad for at der ikke er større slanger heromkring. Men så siger Charley: ”Vi har også klapperslanger og prærieulve”. Fedt… Klapperslanger! Mary mærker min nervøsitet og siger, at det er længe siden, at de har set nogen. Men det hører Charlie, og minder hende om, at det da kun er et par måneder siden, at han sidst havde slået en ihjel. I sandhed et interessant sted med nogle interessante dyr. Så træder vi indenfor i deres hus, hvor de eneste dyr er søde katte og lidt edderkopper. Jeg lærer kattene at kende og de får at vide, at jeg er deres ”mad-mor” de næste ti dage. Charlie tager mig også med på en gåtur udenfor, hvor han fortæller mig, hvilke planter, der skal vandes hvor meget og hvor tit. Jeg lytter efter og er opmærksom, men må samtidig indrømme, at jeg kiggede ned, så ikke jeg satte foden i nærheden af en koral slange eller noget andet farligt. LIDT SYD FOR UNDERLIGT Kan du huske det uofficielle slogan for Austin: ”Keep Austin Weird”? Lockhar er omkring 30 miles syd for Austin, så de lokale siger, at de bor ”omkring 30 miles syd for weird”. Faktisk har Charley dette stående på en t-shirt. Og ”weird” er stavet forkert. Underligt. LOCKHAR ER BARBECUE HOVEDSTAD I TEXAS Inden jeg blev vist rundt i deres hus, havde Mary og Charley taget mig med på en fantastisk BBQ-restaurant. Og det er en stor ting her, da Lockhart er Barbecue Hovedstaden i Texas. Og det er ganske officielt, og noget de blev udråbt til af den lokale regering i Texas i 1999. Og det er almindeligt kendt i staten. Hver gang jeg har nævnt for andre texanere, at jeg skulle til Lockhart, er deres øjne lyst op og de har sagt, at jeg skulle glæde mig til deres barbecue. Lockhart har fire berømte barbecue restauranter: Kreuz Market, Black's Barbecue, Chisholm Trail BBQ, and så den, Mary og Charley tog mig med på, Smitty's Market. Lokale anbefaler, at man tager på tur til dem alle fire – men på tom mave medbringende gode venner og masser af servietter. For man bruger ikke gaffel her. Du kan få en kniv til at skære i kødet og en ske til at spise tilbehør med. Men ingen gaffel. Det er forventet, at du spiser med dine fingre og bruger brødet til at samle ting med. Da vi trådte indenfor, lugter man straks røgen fra det åbne ildsted, og samtidig var det som at træde tilbage i tiden. Smitty's Market ligger faktisk, hvor en af deres konkurrenter, Kreuz Market lå inden de flyttede til deres nuværende placering. Faktisk var det en søster til ejeren af Kreuz, der startede Smitty's efter et skænderi i familien. Men det er ret specielt, at der er så mange fantastiske BBQ-restauranter i denne lille by. Det giver Mary mig ret i: ”Det er en meget lille by, med bare 14.000 indbyggere. Det er også en meget latinamerikansk by, hvor mange har boet her i mange generationer. Vi har også en meget speciel retsbygning, der er blevet brugt i mange film og serier, fordi ligner noget fra gamle dage”. FAKTA OM LOCKHART Lockhart er opkaldt efter Byrd Lockhart, som var en landmåler og efter sigende den første europæer, der satte sine fødder i Caldwell County tilbage i 1800-tallet. Lockhart var stedet for et stort slag, hvor texanerne kæmpede mod Comanche stammen ved Plum Creek i 1840. Faktisk hed byen Plum Creek i starten, men blev senere omdøbt. The Caldwell County Courthouse er utrolig smukt, og du vil måske kunne genkende det fra mange film og tv-serier – som f.eks. Waiting for Guffman, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Faculty, Transformers og HBO-serien The Leftovers. Og en sidste ting: Byen har intet med Glitterik Smørhår at gøre. Du ved Gilderoy Lockhart fra Harry Potter. HOUSESITTING ALENE HJEMME I LOCKHART Jeg fik sendt Mary og Charley afsted på deres ferie, og jeg havde huset alene med kattene de næste ti dage. Jeg har passet huse og kæledyr før, men hvis ikke du har hørt de episoder, så lad mig lige minde dig om, hvad ”Housesitting” er for en størrelse. Det er hvor husejere (som Mary og Charley) lader nogen bo gratis i deres hus, mens de er ude at rejse, mod at housesittere (som mig) ser efter deres hus og passer deres kæledyr, planter og andet, der skal holdes styr på. I dette tilfælde har vi fundet hinanden på den hjemmeside, der hedder TrustedHousesitters.com. Der er ingen penge, der skifter hænder. De får nogen, der passer på deres hus og dyr, og jeg får et sted at bo. I det hele taget er det en god ting for alle parter. De har endda givet mig lov til at låne nøglerne til deres personbil og truck. For sådan én har man jo i Texas. I det hele taget er det godt at være mobil herude på landet, da det er 8 km fra den næsteste by Lockhart. LARMENDE HANER Den næste morgen – som I “tiiiiiiiidliiiigt” næste morgen vågende jeg til lyden af højlydte kyklikyyyyyyy. Naboen opdrætter haner til hanekamp. Denne ikke særlige dyrevenlige sport er forbudt i Texas, men det er åbenbart ikke forbudt at opdrætte dem, for herefter at eksportere dem til et sted, hvor det er tilladt at sende haner i kamp med det formål at hugge hinanden til døde. Ikke særligt charmerende, hvis du spørger mig.   Og hvis du tror, at haner kun galer om morgenen, så tro om igen. Det foregår hele den lange dag og flere hundrede haner kan i den grad lave larm. Hane-farm-ejerne har tilsyneladende ikke noget problem med det. De er begge stokdøve. PAUL WEYLAND En af de næste morgener fodrede jeg kattene og kørte et par timer nordpå for at besøge en anden god gammel ven. Som det var tilfældet med Doug Harris i Houston, så kender jeg også denne texaner fra min tid i radiobranchen. Han hedder Paul Weyland og faktisk var vi alle tre sammen i Mumbai, Indien, hvor vi alle var foredragsholdere på en konference. Og som Doug er Paul også en fantastisk foredragsholder og en meget interessant og underholdende mand. Så jeg blev bare nødt til at besøge ham, når nu jeg var i nærheden. Da vi så hinanden sidst, boede han i Austin, men nu er han flyttet ud i naturen og ombygget sine bedsteforældres hus ved bredden af Lyndon B. Johnson søen i Sunrise Beach Village. “Da vi boede i Austin, var det i gåafstand til den store park, hvor Austin City Limits Music Festival finder sted. Vores hus var måske kun fire minutters køretir fra centrum, men vi blev trætte af trafikken og trængte til at komme lidt væk fra byen. Så vi solgte det, og flyttede her ud til vores sø-hus, som vi har arvet fra min bedstefar. Tidligere brugte vi det bare som sommerhus, men blev så enige om, at det ville være et perfekt sted at bo. Det er et mindre og meget roligt bysamfund. Det er ret tæt på Austin, men stadig lidt væk fra de mange mennesker. Vi renoverede lidt på huset, men blev så enige om, at det ville være bedre at jævne det med jorden og starte helt forfra. Vi fjernede endda fundamentet, så det er et helt nyt hus. Dog har vi taget enkelte elementer fra det gamle hus, så der stadig er noget nostalgisk ved det”. Det er blevet så specielt og smukt, at det er blevet omtalt i et amerikansk ”Bo Bedre”, en populær hjemmeside for specielle design-huse ved navn Dwell. Billederne af Pauls hus er taget af en fotograf fra Austin, Chase Daniel. Besøg ham på Instagram og på ChaseDaniel.co. Efter et glas vand og en rundvisning i det specielle hus med egen bådebro, tager Paul mig på en køretur i området. Vi kommer først igennem Sandy Mountains og oplever en utrolig udsigt over søen og området. Paul gætter på, at det vil tage det meste af en dag at køre hele vejen rundt om søen og måske 6 timer fra den ene ende til den anden. Det er en kunstig sø, som har en dæmning i hver ende, der genererer elektricitet. Han fortæller mig også, at hele dette område var engang Comanche land. Comanche stammen var ifølge Paul ret brutale. Måske ikke overraskende, når de kæmpede for at beholde deres land for sig selv, da det blev invaderet af folk fra Europa. Paul fortæller mig, at han boede i Europa i tre år, og her var der ofte folk, der sagde, at de var begyndt at opleve ”det amerikanske problem med indvandring”. Hver gang mindede han dem om, at amerikanerne jo selv er indvandrere. Det USA, vi kender i dag, er bygget op primært europæisk indvandring. Paul selv, er født og opvokset i USA, men han har rødder fra både Skotland, Tyskland, Alsace i Frankrig og sikkert også andre steder. Hans familie har endda også blod fra den oprindelige befolkning i Nordamerika. Jeg siger til ham, at jeg helt sikkert er 100% viking. Men siden min køretur med Paul, har eg faktisk fået taget en af de her ”Heritage DNA-tests” og fundet ud af, at jeg kun er 98% skandinav. Jeg har rent faktisk også 2%, der enten er græsk eller syditaliensk. Hvordan i alverden det er havnet i mit blod, står hen i det uvisse. Men måske er det netop vikingerne, der på et togt i Middelhavet har taget mere med hjem til Danmark end guld og sølv. Og så er det blevet udvandet af midtjysk blod gennem tiderne. Det er ikke til at vide. Jeg fortsætter min køretur og snak med Paul Weyland i den næste episode. Mit navn er Palle Bo, og jeg skal videre. Vi ses.

An episode of Caldwell County's own Petunia Petal's (Haley Bronzino) chart-topping floral arrangement podcast. Music:Wildflowers by Yusuke TsutsimiSFX from Freesound.org

Michael Arnold was front and center in the campaign to halt ThermalKEM's incinerator. On May 22th, 1989, North Carolina Senate Bill 324 (Hazardous Waste Management) was ratified by a bipartisan majority of elected representatives. North Carolina joined a five-state compact that would commit the state to site – and build – a hazardous waste incinerator for ThermalKEM, a private company. This occurred against the backdrop of a notorious incinerator that had been allowed to dangerously operate in Caldwell County with virtually no oversight by the state. In 1990, the State of North Carolina proposed two sites in Granville County as locations for the incinerator. Residents organized with friends and supporters from around the state and – after eight months of marches, fund-raising, lawsuits, public hearings, civil disobedience, and arrests – succeeded in stopping the incinerator from being built. Whatever It Takes is a pictorial history of the successful protest campaign. The book's title comes from the protesters' pledge to do “whatever it takes” to defeat the incinerator. With Micheal we discuss his experience in this fight, what impacts a hazardous waste incinerator has, actions they did, and what led to this successful victory. IAP (Incinerator Archive Project) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDir5d8Yy14AA54YeHHxd2w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDir5d8Yy14AA54YeHHxd2w Website http://fightoftheirlives.com Whatever It Takes (eBook...1,900 + pages. 500MB download) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8YiD_nYU28NMEZ6bFNrRU5kVGs/view?usp=sharing There's more links/information at the other video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd-xhinazp0&list=PLbfZIkjeDwoNrDYiBsTZmGA89obAMxG76&pbjreload=101 Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd-xhinazp0&list=PLbfZIkjeDwoNrDYiBsTZmGA89obAMxG76

Capping off a 7-month long process to set the legislative agenda for North Carolina’s counties, the NCACC held its Legislative Goals Conference in mid-January. Listen in to our conversation with two commissioners who guided and facilitated this important task as Legislative Goals Committee Co-Chairs: Commissioner Mike LaBrose of Caldwell County and Commissioner Renee Price of Orange County, who join the show to talk highlights, insights, and why the county story is necessary to advocate for.   Mike LaBrose - Caldwell County Commissioners Page Renee Price - Orange County Commissioners Page NCACC 2021-2022 Legislative Goals Packet - PDF document “The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: History of NC Public Education Funding” - CountyQuarterly Winter 2017 Article

The last place the Title of Liberty belongs is above the angry voices of an insurrectionist mob.Welcome to the fifth episode of Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the Self-Evident Newsletter.Self-Evident is currently available on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.You can also subscribe and get future episodes as well as the newsletter in your inbox:Episode TranscriptHello folks, welcome to the Self-Evident podcast. This is the first episode on this side of January 6th. There's just so much to say about what happened, what led to it happening, and what comes next. I have a lot to say and a lot to write, but with school started up again I have very little time. So, I thought I'd start out with my biggest issue first, here in podcast form, and then move on to other issues in article form in the near future. Last October, I wrote an open letter to Senator Mike Lee about Captain Moroni, a Book of Mormon military leader he had compared Donald Trump to at a rally in Arizona. In light of what appears to be Latter-day Saints involved in the insurrection at the US Capitol, who took Mike Lee at his word by hoisting what we Latter-day Saints call a Title of Liberty over the heads of the mob, I thought I'd address a few points of Latter-day Saint culture, imagery, scripture, and history to put that terrible image in context and offer my view of how just how backwards all of this is. Before I begin though, let me just say that I am not speaking on behalf of my church but simply offering my view and understanding of history and scripture. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is officially politically neutral, rarely speaks out on matters of political concern, and encourages its members to be involved in their government as their consciences dictate.Captain Moroni  Now, for those unfamiliar with Latter-day Saint scripture, Captain Moroni is one the most beloved figures from a book of scripture we believe tells the story of a Christian nation in ancient America. He was a strong and passionate leader who stoically defended the Nephite nation from enemies both within and without. He is often compared to Gideon and Joshua from the Old Testament.  Of Captain Moroni, Mormon (who we believe to be the author of the record, and therefore its namesake) said, “If all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the devil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men.” Needless to say, Captain Moroni holds a special place in the hearts of Latter-day Saints, especially those of us who have served in the military or in law enforcement. Captain Moroni, along with another group of righteous warriors found in our scriptures known as the Sons of Helaman or Stripling Warriors, provide a spiritual and philosophical groundwork for being Warrior Saints within the Latter-day Saint tradition.  Because we operate with a lay clergy, many of our leaders, especially those of the greatest generation, have served in the military, including those we consider prophets and apostles. I was often met with surprise but respect during my own military service that my piety was accompanied by a strong commitment to the mission of a soldier. The idea of a Christian soldier is not unique to the Latter-day Saint tradition, but it is uniquely intense for those of us who step forward to serve and peculiarly specific in what values and ideals we step forward to protect: liberty, justice, and free society. The Title of LibertyAccording to the Book of Mormon, the Nephites were not only an ancient American society of Christians, they also formed a republican form of government. Several times during the lifetime of Captain Moroni, the Nephite nation faced internal rebellion from groups who wanted to replace the republic with a monarchy and raise up a king. During one such rebellion, Captain Moroni rent his coat and made it into a flag, writing a message that he called the Title of Liberty. He went forth with this title and rallied his countrymen to the defense of their republic and the uprising was defeated. The words of the Title of Liberty are sacred to Latter-day Saints, especially those of us who have served in uniform, and are carried on pieces of cloth in the pockets of our uniforms, hung on barrack walls, and have even been flown from flag poles in Utah in times of strife for the American Republic, such as after the 9/11 attacks. The Title of Liberty reads as follows: “In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children.” These are simple words, but they fill Latter-day Saint hearts with fire and a burning passion to preserve freedom for ourselves and our posterity at whatever cost. There are three major instances in Church history that typify this tradition and the sacrifices members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are willing to make in the name of liberty and a government that preserves it.Zions Camp The first occurred in 1834, and is known as Zions Camp. The previous year, Latter-day Saint settlers had been driven forcibly out of Jackson Country, Missouri by the “old settlers” who opposed the new religion in their midst as well as the abolitionist-oriented views of its members (who were largely from the New England region). The first leader of our church, Joseph Smith, sought redress for the violation of constitutional rights through the Missouri judicial system. It was intimated to Joseph Smith and other church leaders that state officials might be willing to assist in returning displaced Latter-day Saints to their property if the Church was able to provide an armed militia that could be deputized to protect the returning settlers.  After declaring he had received a revelation to do so, Joseph Smith agreed to the proposal, organized a group of 200 volunteers, and embarked on an expedition from Kirtland, Ohio, marching South to Missouri. But by the time they reached Missouri, the judicial system had bogged down and authorities refused to support the Latter-day Saint claims to the property that had been seized by the anti-Mormon mobs. Absent the official sanction to protect the Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith disbanded Zions Camp and returned to Kirtland. The Missouri legislature, however, did set aside Caldwell County for the resettlement of the Latter-day Saints that had been driven from Jackson County. Zions Camp may seem like a failure on its face, but the leadership of the Church would largely comprise of men who made the march for the next half-century. It is remembered in the Latter-day Saint tradition as a kind of pilgrimage, a holy march of godly men who were prepared to fight and die for their faith and their freedom. But it is also remembered as a cautionary tale about understanding the difference between a righteous cause and an unrighteous desire for conflict.  Before Zions Camp had been disbanded, a mob composing of armed local Missouri militia had moved to confront this armed group of Latter-day Saints. Instead of preparing them for battle, Joseph Smith told his men that the Lord would fight their battles for them. As they took shelter, a storm moved in that flooded the nearby river and kept the Missourians from crossing. However, when Joseph Smith announced that the camp was disbanded and they would be returning to Kirtland, many of the men were angry. They wanted to fight, whether the local authorities would sanction them or not. Joseph Smith warned them that there would be consequences for their pride. Indeed, the camp was struck with cholera and several members died.  The Mormon BattalionThe second story from Latter-day Saint history relevant to our tradition of stepping forward to preserve and protect freedom begins in 1846. By this time, the Latter-day Saints had not only been set upon by mobs once more in Missouri and driven from the state entirely, they had also been driven from Illinois and Joseph Smith, along with his brother Hyrum, had been murdered in Carthage, Illinois. The President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Brigham Young, had become the new leader of the church and led an American Exodus out of Illinois and into Iowa, where preparations were being made to trek westward and find a new home.  While the exiled saints gathered in tent cities spread around Council Bluffs, Iowa, a US Army officer arrived from Washington D.C. with a request from President James K. Polk to organize a volunteer unit for service in the Mexican-American War. In what is remembered with reverence as the “Mormon Battalion,” around 550 men volunteered for service, even though they'd be leaving their families alone on the trail and uncertain of even what their final destination would be. (I personally have several ancestors who served in the Mormon Battalion and my father, as a descendant, was able to march in a reenactment as part of the 1996 centennial parade celebrating Utah's statehood in 1896). The Mormon Battalion is the only religious military unit ever organized in American military history, and their 2080-mile march from Iowa to Southern California is among the longest military marches in history. Members of the battalion were present in California for the beginning of the gold rush, but chose to leave and reunite with their families in Utah rather than seek their fortunes in gold. A small detachment of the battalion was part of the detail that discovered the remnants of the Donner Party and helped bury those who had perished. The Modern Stripling WarriorsThe final story is less well-known as it is a more modern story and not quite as well known among everyday Latter-day Saints. But to church members in the uniformed services, it is remembered as the modern stripling warriors.  The stripling warriors were a group of young men in the Book of Mormon who volunteered to defend the Nephite nation in a terrible and costly war. They were raised by their mothers to be firm in their faith in Christ and were promised, as they marched into battle, that if they held to their faith, none would perish. In one vicious fight, every single warrior was wounded but not a single one died. In a similar circumstance, a Utah National Guard artillery unit from Southern Utah became surrounded during the Korean War and had to fight off a direct assault from Chinese PLA forces. They fought, essentially surrounded, and were able to hold off the assault until the US line was reformed. After the battle, not a single Utah man had been killed, a feat considered a miracle.Twisted Doctrine Given our history, it is no surprise that we Latter-day Saints consider patriotism and service in the cause of liberty and justice as an integral part of our faith. Indeed, the Book of Mormon makes this connection clear by stating that the Spirit of Freedom is the Spirit of God. Unfortunately, for a small but increasingly more visible few, this passion has been twisted towards the opposite of what it's meant to stand for. Like any religious movement, our history has had unfortunate and ugly moments where zealots have twisted our doctrines and arbitrarily sought to use them to justify violence.  In the late 1830s “Mormon War” in Missouri, some members of the church organized themselves into vigilante groups referred to as the Danites and engaged in illegal activities against anti-Mormon Missourians. Joseph Smith condemned them as “secret combinations” (a reference to another group from the Book of Mormon, the Gadianton Robbers, who plotted murder to gain power) and held them responsible for the later calamities that befell the Saints as part of Governor Lilburn. W. Boggs' extermination order, when Latter-day Saints were ordered to leave Missouri or be killed. In 1857, during a period known as the “Utah War,” a group of men from Latter-day Saint congregations in Parowan and Cedar City attacked a wagon train in what became known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a slaughter that left only young children alive. Brigham Young, the second leader of our church, saw to the conviction of his own adopted son, John D. Lee, who was sentenced to death. Church leaders from that time to the present-day have again denounced the massacre as a “secret combination.”  These terrible moments stand out as stains in what is otherwise a history of selfless service and true faith, found in a group of earnest Christ-loving pioneers who lived through an American Exodus that led to a desert region that would come to flower like a rose. But, disturbingly, there has been a growing echo of these past deviations in the last half-decade. In 2014, a seemingly mundane land dispute between the Bureau of Land Management and a rancher named Cliven Bundy drew the country's attention when the BLM brought in its law enforcement agencies to conduct a round-up of Bundy's cattle. Cliven Bundy, a Latter-day Saint, appealed for help from Right-wing activists to stop the round-up of his cattle, including several armed militias. The situation culminated with an armed standoff, with militia members taking positions on an overpass and aiming their weapons at BLM officers. The situation was defused when local law enforcement negotiated the release of the cattle. Pictures of the stand-off show the armed militia rallying under a banner that stated “Liberty Freedom For God We Stand” eerily reminiscent of the Title of Liberty. Two years later, in 2016, Ammon Bundy (Cliven's son) led an armed group to Oregon where it seized and occupied the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. He was joined by members of various far-right groups and militias, among them radicalized Latter-day Saints (including Ammon, himself, and his brother, Ryan) who communicated their intent in scriptural terms, saying that God had called them to become “modern-day Captain Moroni's” and take a stand against the federal government. In both situations involving the Bundy family, Latter-day Saint leadership has been clear that it condemns violence and especially the use of Latter-day Saint imagery to evoke a sense of righteousness in unrighteous acts. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains a politically neutral stance, has a history of encouraging its members to be active in both major political parties, and has had prophets and apostles who have been both lifelong Republicans and lifelong Democrats. Despite this, a small but growing number of Latter-day Saints have become increasingly radicalized and have had a presence within the ranks and leadership of many far-right groups, many of whom continue to praise the Bundy family as patriots, glorify Lavoy Finicum (a Latter-day Saint who was killed by police as part of the Oregon standoff) as a martyr, and have become convinced that their faith and their patriotism compel them to support Donald Trump's presidency by any means, including armed protest and violence. Like the rest of the far-right movement in the Trump era, this fervent support for Donald Trump led to insurrection on January 6th, when Capitol Hill police were overwhelmed and the Capitol Building was assaulted and occupied. In the midst of the carnage, Latter-day Saints across the world were shocked and horrified to see a flag waving above the angry mob, the words of the Title of Liberty flapping in the wind. Needless to say, this small but increasingly more visible and active group of Latter-day Saints has lost their way. And, the presence of the Title of Liberty, dear to my heart, at an insurrection that sickens me to the core requires me to draw a distinction between two groups found in Latter-day Saint Scripture: Freemen and King-men. The story of these two groups is eerily similar to what has been going on in America these last few months. Freemen and King-menThe Book of Mormon tells of a time of great political disagreement within the Nephite nation, and a group of men began to speak against the republican form of government they currently had, desiring to establish a kingdom instead. The people were split over the argument, with one side of the debate calling themselves king-men and the other side, committed to their rights as established and protected by a free government, calling themselves freemen. The disagreement was put to a vote and the freemen carried the day. But the king-men were so angry at the result that, when a hostile army arrived on the borders of their capitol city, the king-men refused to take up arms to defend their own nation.  With the urgency of an impending invasion, Captain Moroni sent his armies to compel the king-men to step forward in service of their country. The king-men instead revolted and attacked their fellow countrymen. Captain Moroni was forced to put down an insurrection, fighting against a portion of his own people who had so lost their way that they sought to replace their republic with a king and, when they were defeated in a free election, turned against the republic with violence and hatred. It clearly isn't an apples-to-apples comparison with the present situation in our own republic, but the similarities are enough to suggest that whoever hoisted that Title of Liberty over the insurrection at our nation's capitol has put themselves in the opposite position from where they think they are. Freemen stand for a free nation that holds to principles above loyalty to any one person. Freemen know that the endurance of a free society is more dependent on the endurance of their values and beliefs than it is on lifting any one person to power or maintaining that person's power. Freemen believe in the sacred nature of an election, whereby a free people make their voice heard and establish legitimacy in their government. Freemen hold to the importance of a peaceful transition of power and honor the results of a free and fair election. Donald Trump has not conducted himself as a freeman. His enablers have echoed his deceitful machinations to maintain power, falling far short of being freemen. His supporters have lifted up the importance of a man over the importance of their principles, believing that the nation is dependent on him retaining power as opposed to them standing for their values above all else, and have been fooled into believing they're freemen while unwittingly standing for something far different. And, the insurrectionists who rejected the results of a free and fair election and assaulted the seat of power of our free government, who beat a cop to death, who forced our representatives to flee for their lives, and who occupied a building that had not fallen to an enemy force since the War of 1812 proved themselves to be king-men in both word and deed. Hanging By a ThreadI call on all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to look to the scriptures that have been given to us as harbingers of the times we find ourselves in, and seek the discernment of the holy spirit to be certain we are not deceived by those who would wrest our beliefs and our convictions towards causes and actions contrary to our core beliefs.  We have only one king, and we have no use for any other. It is fear and pride, not bravery and conviction, that leads to the belief that a free nation rises or falls on the shoulders of a single man. Our God, our religion, our freedom, our peace, our wives, and our children are served by each one of us trusting in the strength of the truths we believe in and holding to the rod of our core principles, especially in the face of adversity.  We know the words of our own prophets. They tell us that our republic will not be saved in Washington. It will not be saved by leaders to whom we sacrifice all integrity, decency, and honor to promote and defend. It will not be saved in the halls of government through the crafting of any legislation, or the marginalization of any political opponent. It will most especially not be saved by rising against it as part of an armed mob participating in a political abomination of desolation. Our republic will be saved by those who are enlightened and uplifted by the principles of free society and holding true to them above all other considerations. Our birthright is to be freemen, and freemen do not believe a republic lives or dies in any one election, they do not believe it rises and falls on the shoulders of a single man, and they do not believe in taking up arms against their own country. Freemen have faith in God, faith in each other, and hope that tomorrow can always be a better day so long as we can face it with our principles and values intact. Get full access to Self-Evident at selfevident.substack.com/subscribe

  SHOW NOTES: INTRODUCING HANNAH YORK! Hannah was originally on our show on episode #410 talking all about how she combines an eye for art with her knowledge of agriculture.  I am proud to say that her talents took her all the way to become an American Star Finalist in 2020, and it was my pleasure to profile her again.  Below are the show notes from the first time she was on the show. Have you ever heard of a starving artist?  Of course you have.  How about that old cliche about the artist that created a solid business plan, developed a targeted market that would pay for their art and designed a solid business?  Right.....that cliche is not as common.   Our guest today is that second kind of artist.  Hannah York has an eye for art.  Specifically she crafts her vision into artistic holiday creations for businesses around Princeton, Kentucky.  She has one, VERY busy season where she must completely prioritize her business.  As her reputation grows, so does the demand for this service that she provides. Hannah is still in high school, and she is creating jobs for other people already.  She purchases the agricultural decorations that she uses in her displays.  Everything from corn stalks to pink pumpkins.  This supports local farmers, and in turn supports the economy in her community.  All of this while still in high school! SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agricultural Sales HIGH SCHOOL: Caldwell County High School; Princeton, Kentucky MASCOT: Tigers FFA ADVISOR: Wes York CONTACT INFORMATION FOR HANNAH YORK: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Caldwell County High School website: Hannah's FFA Advisors' Email Addresses:  Wes.york@caldwell.kyschools.us Caldwell County High School's Telephone Number: (270) 365-8000 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

We call Clay Caldwell owner of Caldwell County BBQ and go on a journey from pig farmer to smoke master. Also try his second restaurant Clay’s Dogs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Caldwell County's Magical Year by Gary Fogle

ASAP’s Appalachian Farms Feeding Families initiative is now in McDowell and Caldwell counties. Hear how Red Hill Farm is collaborating with Yokefellow of Caldwell County to share the summer bounty with people in need of nutritious food.

The Feeding America Kentucky Heartland mission is to serve those in need by acquiring and distributing donated food, grocery items, and government commodities throughout almost 16,000 square miles of Kentucky. They serve 42 Kentucky counties through a network of more than 225 partner agencies. K-LOVE's Frank Hammond talks with Jamie Sizemore of FAKH.

Through community efforts, partnerships, and new funding, many students without broadband access have been provided loaned devices, wifi-hot spots, and community hot spot access in order to complete school work and continue learning. Today we catch up with teachers in Edgecombe County to find out what at home learning and broadband access looks like and take a closer look at a collaboration between Google and Caldwell County and their 31 hotspot school buses. Guests: Kadijah Jordan, Teacher in Edgecombe County Sandy Fulcher, Teacher in Edgecombe County Don Phipps, Superintendent, Caldwell County Melissa Costin, Principal, Caldwell County Norah Cool, Student, Caldwell County Jaime Cool, Parent Gabrielle Pope, Student, Caldwell County Angela Pope, Parent

Matt, Ryan, and Shannon talk the latest UK news, Mike Tyson's new workout video, Duke basketball, and profile Caldwell County.

Matt, Ryan, and Shannon talk more Caldwell County and Ryan has an exclusive interview with new UK football commit Dekel Crowdus.

For this episode, you'll hear from David Colwell who is retiring this summer after 40 years in education. Colwell was a high school social studies teacher for 20 years before serving as an assistant principal and a principal in Caldwell County. He's retiring this year as principal of Hibriten High. Listen in to hear all about his education journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Governor Cooper announced last Friday that our school buildings will remain closed for the remainder of this academic year. and this week, our general assembly members returned to Raleigh to consider Coronavirus related legislation, including a number of policies that will impact our public schools. As we navigate this challenging time, our public schools will continue working to serve our students and families and learning will continue to happen remotely. Today we are fortunate to have parents from around the state on the show to share their experiences and perspectives on schooling during Coronavirus. Guests: Yvonne Seaman Parent, Granville Jenelle Brizendine, Parent Granville Xavier Wortham, Executive Director, Oxford Housing Authority Jessica Wilkins, Parent/PTO president of Granville Academy Alison McCloskey, Moore County Parent Ben Willis, Director of the Education Foundation of Caldwell County

Machelle Kirby, Director of the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center shares with us about the ministry God is using them for in Caldwell County. They’re gospel-centered and intentional when it comes to discipling women and men through the tough times of unplanned pregnancies. After Machelle speaks, Pastor Jay shares the important truth that we are “image-bearers” […] The post Sanctity of Life Sunday: A View from the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls.

In this week's edition of the 41 Files podcast, host Taylor Hemness is joined by reporter Andres Gutierrez to talk about a bizarre case in Caldwell County, Missouri where two brothers from Wisconsin who were in the area on business disappeared. At the 15-minute mark, reporter Sarah Plake joined the conversation to talk about an ICE arrest in Kansas City that was broadcast live on Facebook. As a bonus segment at the 29-minute mark, Taylor narrates a technical challenge. Produced by Sam Hartle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Etta Baker is one of North Carolina’s most famous Piedmont blues guitarist. Born in Caldwell County, she started learning guitar from her father when she was three. Her masterful, emotive pickin’ first appeared in 1956 on the album Instrumental Music from the Southern Appalachians, but it took 35 years before her next recording and first solo record One Dime Blues appeared. That album arose from many years of recording sessions produced by Wayne Martin, our host of “Director’s Cut.” “I felt like she was one of the most extraordinary expressive musicians who I had ever met,” says Wayne Martin. “I remember hearing her play John Henry with a slide and I can remember my thought: I’m in the presence of a musical genius.” Etta Baker’s sound and style influenced the likes of Bob Dylan and Taj Mahal. In this episode of Director's Cut, Wayne Martin shares "Broken Hearted Blues,” a rare recording that features Baker both playing guitar and singing. “Most of the time she would let the guitar do the talking for her,” says Wayne. “But just very occasionally she would sing.” ______ Director's Cut is a special music themed season of Arts Across NC, curated in celebration of Come Hear North Carolina, a campaign for the 2019 North Carolina Year of Music. In each episode NC Arts Council Director Wayne Martin will unearth a field recording from the archive he built during his 30+ year tenure with our agency. Each song represents a different region of North Carolina. "These pieces that I've chosen are part of the fabric of who we are as a people," says Wayne. "They are pieces that tell the story of North Carolina. Arts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council.

Glenn and Lula Bolick of Caldwell County are 2018 winners of the N.C. Heritage Award, the state’s highest honor for traditional artists. Lula is a member of the Owens family of Piedmont potters. Glenn grew up in a family whose heritage of music-making, sawmilling, and storytelling goes back generations. He carries on all three arts today, in addition to the pottery-making that he learned from Lula and her family.

Glenn and Lula Bolick of Caldwell County are 2018 winners of the N.C. Heritage Award, the state’s highest honor for traditional artists. Lula is a member of the Owens family of Piedmont potters. Glenn grew up in a family whose heritage of music-making, sawmilling, and storytelling goes back generations. He carries on all three arts today, in addition to the pottery-making that he learned from Lula and her family.

Sawmilling is heritage for Glenn Bolick, a potter, musician, storyteller from Caldwell County. Glenn is a fifth-generation sawmill man, and in this bonus episode, he performs "Sawmill Man," one of his signature songs. Glenn and his wife Lula Bolick will be honored at the 2018 North Carolina Heritage Awards Ceremony on May 23 in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are available at www.pinecone.org. _________ Arts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council. This episode is a part of a special series on the 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award Recipients. Facebook: @ncarts Twitter: @ncartscouncil Instagram: @ncartscouncil

In this special season of Arts Across NC, we meet the 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipients who will be celebrated at a performance and ceremony on May 23, 2018 in Raleigh, NC. These artists are being honored for deepening awareness of the stories, music, and artistry that encompass and define North Carolina's diverse cultural traditions. Glenn and Lula Bolick have carried many traditions of North Carolina's mountains and piedmont into the 21st century through the pottery and music they've made together for over 50 years. In this episode Lula, a fifth-generation potter from Seagrove, NC, and Glenn, a fourth-generation sawmill man from Caldwell County, reflect on their lifetime commitment to preserving and sharing their family traditions. Tickets to the North Carolina Heritage Awards are available at www.pinecone.org. This episode features music by Phil Cook, and the Bolick Family. _________ Arts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council. Facebook: @ncarts Twitter: @ncartscouncil Instagram: @ncartscouncil

Rick Shaw and Coach Don Adkins talk to Larue County coach Josh Jaggers, we get an update from John Robinson on the Caldwell County at Union County game and talk to Monroe Country Coach Billy Murphey.

In this hour of the Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show we hear from KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett and Todd Hamilton with a report from Christian County at Caldwell County. Plus scores from across The Commonwealth.

On this episode, we view the Mormon exodus from Missouri to Illinois through the eyes of those locked up in Liberty Jail. Jo and Hyrum try to run the church from their dungeon, while Rigdon is trying to reestablish the Mormon kingdom which was lost. Jo has letter correspondence with his wife and Presendia Huntington Buell at the same time. We finish, as usual, with random musings about Hingepin Rigdon and his belief in a God that would dare to cause him such personal suffering.   Links: LDS article on Liberty Jail https://history.lds.org/article/doctrine-and-covenants-liberty-jail?lang=eng Letter to the Chuch in Caldwell County 16 Dec 1838 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-to-the-church-in-caldwell-county-missouri-16-december-1838/1 Letter to Brigham Young and Heber Kimball 16 Jan 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-to-heber-c-kimball-and-brigham-young-16-january-1839/1#full-transcript Memorial to Missouri Legislature 24 Jan 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/memorial-to-the-missouri-legislature-24-january-1839/1#full-transcript Letter from Edward (Party-boy) Partridge 5 March 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-edward-partridge-5-march-1839/1#full-transcript Letter from Don Carlos and William Smith 6 March 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-don-carlos-smith-and-william-smith-6-march-1839/1#full-transcript Letter from Emma Smith 7 March 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-emma-smith-7-march-1839/1#full-transcript Letter to Emma Smith 21 March 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-to-emma-smith-21-march-1839/1#full-transcript Letter to Presendia Huntington Buell 15 March 1839 http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-to-presendia-huntington-buell-15-march-1839/1 Isaac Galland—Mormon Benefactor https://byustudies.byu.edu/content/isaac-galland-mormon-benefactor Journal of Discourses 23:12 John Taylor on Sidney Rigdon http://jod.mrm.org/23/11 Pulpit Podcast – Naked Mormonism and Gilgal Gardens http://pulpit.libsyn.com/bryceisback   Show links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com Twitter @NakedMormonism Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Naked-Mormonism/370003839816311 Patreon http://patreon.com/nakedmormonism Music by Jason Comeau http://aloststateofmind.com/ Show Artwork http://weirdmormonshit.com/ Legal Counsel http://patorrez.com/ Voicemail Line (864)Nake-dMo (625-3366)

JB Farm in Caldwell County, North Carolina has changed dramatically over the past five years. Farmers Paula and Dale Boles were contract chicken producers raising broilers for one of the biggest poultry companies in the country. It was exhausting work and they knew they needed a change. So they broke their contract, repurposed their chicken houses, and found independence through produce.

We’re heading for the hills in search of a fish that swam with the dinosaurs when host Lisa Prince drops in for a visit at Atlantic Caviar and Sturgeon in Caldwell County’s Happy Valley. Then it’s on to Boone and a visit with Chef Sam Ratchford at Vidalia for a lesson making redneck sushi – among other things!

Atlantic Caviar & Sturgeon is making a name for itself with its specialty products. A new Raleigh restaurant & grocery store is opening with a top chef at its helm. And Chef Vivian Howard talks about her award-winning series A Chef's Life.

Two Raleigh men turned their love of woodworking into a business making luxury writing utensils. A Forsyth Co. woman used a family recipe to cook up a tasty pickle business. An Eastern NC company uses time-honored techniques to make a breakfast favorite. An Durham woman makes organic pest treatments to help gardens grow healthy & pest-free. A Caldwell County brewery is gaining fame for its brandy.

When one thinks of whitetail management in Texas, a couple names come to mind. One of whom is renown whitetail biologist Jason Shipman. I had the pleasure of joining Jason on a whitetail hunt a few weekends ago at the Hogan Whitetail Retreat in Caldwell County. It was a great experience being able to pick [...]

When one thinks of whitetail management in Texas, a couple names come to mind. One of whom is renown whitetail biologist Jason Shipman. I had the pleasure of joining Jason on a whitetail hunt a few weekends ago at the Hogan Whitetail Retreat in Caldwell County. It was a great experience being able to pick [...]

Two Raleigh men turned their love of woodworking into a business making luxury writing utensils. A Forsyth Co. woman used a family recipe to cook up a tasty pickle business. An Eastern NC company uses time-honored techniques to make a breakfast favorite. An Durham woman makes organic pest treatments to help gardens grow healthy & pest-free. A Caldwell County brewery is gaining fame for its brandy.

Two Raleigh men turned their love of woodworking into a business making luxury writing utensils. A Forsyth Co. woman used a family recipe to cook up a tasty pickle business. An Eastern NC company uses time-honored techniques to make a breakfast favorite. An Durham woman makes organic pest treatments to help gardens grow healthy & pest-free. A Caldwell County brewery is gaining fame for its brandy.

Overview of how to make the relationship work from the perspective of a superintendent and a community college president.

In the town of Granite Falls, tucked away in Caldwell County, you can find one model of every soda vending machine ever made since 1925—under one roof! Meet Alan Huffman, dedicated collector and enterprising force behind the Antiquities Vending Company and the Soda Machine Museum. Alan can fix or restore your vintage machine or find the one you seek. Marvel at this impressive collection as you relive your childhood.

In the town of Granite Falls, tucked away in Caldwell County, you can find one model of every soda vending machine ever made since 1925—under one roof! Meet Alan Huffman, dedicated collector and enterprising force behind the Antiquities Vending Company and the Soda Machine Museum. Alan can fix or restore your vintage machine or find the one you seek. Marvel at this impressive collection as you relive your childhood.