Podcasts about Gastonia

On this re-release of Gaston's Great, we're revisiting our conversation with Jennie Stultz — a trailblazing leader who made history as Gastonia's first female mayor and has spent decades serving our community through education, public service, and nonprofit leadership.Jennie shares her journey from the classroom to City Hall, the lessons she learned leading a growing city, and her continued passion for strengthening communities both locally and around the world. Her story is one of service, vision, and a deep commitment to making Gaston County a better place for future generations.In this episode, you'll hear about:• How her background in education shaped her approach to leadership.• The experience of serving as Gastonia's first female mayor and helping guide the city's growth.• Building connections through community partnerships and international Sister Cities programs.• Her work in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and community development after public office.Whether you're interested in local history, leadership, community service, or making a difference where you live, this conversation offers valuable insights from one of Gastonia's most influential civic leaders.Tune in and enjoy this special re-release of Episode 172 with Jennie Stultz.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Labor History Today visits Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, widely considered the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. In this excerpt from The Manufacturing Report, host Scott Paul tours the historic mill with National Park Service Ranger Allison Horrocks. Together they explore how Samuel Slater brought Britain's closely guarded textile technology to the United States, the role of Moses Brown and early investors, the rise of the Rhode Island mill system, and the transformation of work from home-based production to factory labor. The conversation also examines the human costs of industrialization, including child labor, the commodification of workers, the emergence of wage labor, and the first worker resistance to the factory system. Plus: Labor History in Two remembers the 1929 Gastonia textile strike and the struggle of Southern textile workers to organize. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

This week, Mountain Murders recraps the latest in crime headlines!  Video of an officer-involved shooting in Gastonia, NC, has gone viral. Alec Murdaugh's conviction was overturned by the SC Supreme Court. A triple homicide in Fairview, NC, shocked the community. A Myrtle Beach woman was caught with "designer drugs" stamped with a Louis Vuitton symbol. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Joseph S. Moore is a historian, author, and investor who spent a decade reading nearly every piece of financial advice published in America over the past 300 years, testing those lessons himself, and distilling them into his HarperCollins book How to Get Rich in American History, selected by Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant for their Next Big Idea Club.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/3:00 — Joseph's working-class South Carolina roots: mother born into a home with no flush toilet, father's family led the famous Gastonia mill strike in the 1920s, grew up in a household that voted communist.5:00 — Bogumil shares his parallel experience growing up in communist Poland and watching the country transform after embracing free markets.8:00 — The church basement class that saved Joseph from the 2008 crisis: bought a house as a grad student, a Dave Ramsey budgeting class revealed the danger, sold the house one week before the market froze.11:00 — The American Dream: people have declared it dead since the 1670s. Joseph introduces "Big Woe" — the despair industrial complex of journalists, politicians, and academics incentivized to sell doom.17:00 — Upward mobility data: in the 1800s, 20-30% moved from bottom to middle class; today, 60% escape the bottom, 10% go all the way to the top. "We have more economic mobility than we've ever had."23:00 — Dismantling financial shibboleths: compound interest only recently became powerful (people didn't live long enough), stocks didn't reliably beat bonds until after WWII, real estate stayed flat for a century in most cities.31:00 — Old ideas in new packaging: latte factor advice dates to the 1800s, crypto mirrors 10,000 self-issued currencies before the Civil War ("all self-issued currencies eventually go to zero"), Airbnb reimagines the oldest mortgage payoff strategy.37:00 — Fast time vs. slow time: most of life is lived in slow time — the daily decisions about career, marriage, savings that determine whether you can seize opportunities when fast time arrives. Story of Norman McGee buying foreclosed homes during the Depression.42:00 — Women as unsung financial heroes throughout American history. Agnes Taylor, a beat cop's wife, paid off a New York brownstone by renting rooms. "Capitalism is a team sport. Marriage is a superpower."51:00 — Hope as a financial asset: CFPB studies found a positive attitude plus saving habit outpredicted income and inheritance for financial wellness.56:00 — FIRE movement as the "crossfit of personal finance" — financially independent people throughout history only thrived when they found meaningful work to do.1:04:00 — Generational wealth doesn't last: 90% of top 1%'s grandchildren are not wealthy. "Tutors outperform trust funds." Human capital is 30x the value of the stock market.1:09:00 — Joseph's definition of success: a great marriage, raising good kids, getting good enough at something that people trust you. "The money could go away and I'd have all those other things."Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

This message walks through Proverbs 31:21-31 and paints a vivid picture of the woman of valor, not as an unreachable ideal but as a faithful servant shaped by the fear of the Lord. It exposes the noise of modern life, the pull of comparison, and the subtle drift away from God's design, then brings the listener back to the beauty of ordinary obedience. Hard work, gentle speech, and a heart anchored in Christ are shown to be the marks of enduring beauty. The sermon calls the church to recover a biblical vision for the home, where faithfulness is lived out daily and God's grace is seen in the simplest acts of service. Church Information: Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

David is driven into the wilderness, betrayed by trusted counsel, surrounded by deception, and pursued by his own son. In the courts of Absalom, the wisest counsel in Israel is given, yet it is rejected. Not because it lacked wisdom, but because God Himself opposed it. This sermon walks through the tension of human strategy versus divine sovereignty, showing how the Lord defeats good counsel to accomplish judgment and preserve His chosen king. From cursing and deception to confusion and ultimate deliverance, the hand of God is seen ruling over every moment. Even in exile, David is sustained. Even in danger, God provides. Even when the wicked seem to prosper, their end is already determined. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon opens Proverbs 31 and brings into view the beauty and weight of biblical womanhood. It paints a picture of a woman whose worth is not measured by the world but by the wisdom of God. Her faithfulness shapes the home, her labor is steady and joyful, and her generosity reaches beyond her walls. The message confronts cultural distortions while calling women to walk in humility, strength, and gospel-driven purpose, ultimately pointing to Christ as the source of true righteousness. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

A Son's Treason takes us into 2 Samuel 15, where the rebellion of Absalom unfolds, and the consequences of sin within David's house become unmistakably clear. What begins as subtle manipulation turns into full betrayal as Absalom steals the hearts of Israel and rises against his own father. This sermon traces the deeper issue beneath the narrative, the danger of wicked counsel, the corruption of the human heart, and the ease with which people are drawn away from truth by charm and persuasion. At the same time, it presents David as a humbled king who entrusts himself to the Lord, refusing to manipulate God while still acting with wisdom. Ultimately, this message points forward to Christ, the true King who was also betrayed, yet whose kingdom cannot be overthrown. It calls the listener to reject rebellion, pursue righteousness, and rest in the sovereign purposes of God who brings down the wicked and preserves His people. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This is part four of a ten-part series from Garrett, a residential contractor on a remote forty-seven-acre property in the southern Appalachians of western North Carolina.After the vocal mimicry encounter in October 2015, Garrett pulled back from the back acreage and spent the late fall and early winter in a contracted routine close to the cabin. The knocking went quiet by mid-December, and he assumed the creature had withdrawn deeper into the national forest for the cold months.On the night of January 8, 2016, a storm dropped nine inches of fresh snow. Garrett woke the next morning to a pristine landscape and discovered a line of enormous bipedal tracks leading from the northeast tree line to the cabin in a straight, undeviating path. The tracks circled the full perimeter of the structure, pausing at the southwest corner directly outside his bedroom window and again at the back door, where handprints in the snow on the log wall indicated something had leaned against the cabin with both palms splayed.The trail then crossed the meadow to Bishop Creek, where the thing entered the water and vanished without leaving an exit trail on either bank.Garrett called his friend Cliff, who drove up from Gastonia and spent the afternoon examining and measuring the evidence. Individual prints measured seventeen inches long and punched through the full snowpack into frozen ground.Handprints beside the back door extended beyond the span of Cliff's outstretched hand. The stride averaged fifty-four inches at a walking pace.That evening, after Cliff left, Garrett went out to recheck the tracks and discovered a second set of prints paralleling his own bootprints from that morning. Something had returned and retraced his exact route around the cabin. At the bedroom window, the new tracks stepped even closer than the overnight set, and knuckle impressions on the windowsill indicated something had leaned forward to look inside. After midnight, Garrett heard four sequential wood strikes descending from the ridge toward the cabin, each closer and louder than the last. The final strike, from roughly thirty-five yards away, rattled the window glass. At dawn, he found a fresh trail ending at a massive red oak near the cabin, its bark shattered at eight feet by a single blow.Garrett reflects on the realization that the winter visits had likely been occurring all along, invisible without snow, and that the creature's nightly routine included circling the cabin and observing him while he slept.The series continues with Story Five, in which Garrett hikes to a bluff overlook that Earl warned him never to visit after dark.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.

There is a longing in the human soul that nothing in this world can satisfy. In Psalm 84, that longing is directed toward one place, the dwelling place of God. In this sermon, Rev. Lacey Andrews unfolds the beauty, stability, and joy of worship, showing that the deepest desire of the believer is not found in comfort, success, or ease, but in the presence of the living God with His people. Drawing from the structure of the Psalter and the unfolding of redemptive history, this message places Psalm 84 within the larger story of the rise, collapse, and restoration of the Davidic kingdom, ultimately pointing to Christ as the true King who fulfills every promise. Even in seasons of hardship, exile, and spiritual dryness, God remains faithful to His covenant, bringing His people from strength to strength until they appear before Him in Zion. This sermon presses the reality that worship is not routine, but a privilege of eternal significance. The house of God is not merely a gathering place, but a foretaste of heaven itself, where believers join the worship of the throne room above. It calls the listener to examine whether they truly delight in the worship of God, whether their heart is set on pilgrimage, and whether their trust is fully in Christ alone. From the safety found in God's presence, to the joy of the journey, to the assurance that no good thing is withheld from those who walk uprightly, this message exalts the steadfast love of God that never fails, even when His people do. Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Return without repentance is not restoration, it is the quiet beginning of greater judgment. In this passage, David allows Absalom to return, yet without truth, without justice, and without any evidence of repentance. What appears to be peace is only surface deep, and beneath it lies a growing fracture that will soon erupt. This sermon walks through the manipulation of Joab, the weakness of David, and the emptiness of reconciliation that is not grounded in God's Word. It presses the weight of this truth upon the hearer, that real restoration is never achieved by human wisdom, emotional persuasion, or outward gestures. It comes only through repentance, through the convicting power of God's Word, and through His mercy. The warning is clear. When sin is not dealt with rightly, it does not disappear. It grows. And when restoration is attempted without repentance, it prepares the ground for greater destruction. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Your favorite Gaston County planners, Jamie and Peyton, are back with a new episode! They're talking with their colleagues from the City of Gastonia about why city and county zoning rules are often different, and some of the differences between the two that you may not know about. 

This is part one of a ten-part series from a single witness named Garrett, a residential contractor from Gastonia, North Carolina, who recounts a decade of escalating encounters on one remote mountain property in the southern Appalachians.Garrett has been listening to Sasquatch Odyssey, Backwoods Bigfoot Stories, Disturbing History, and The Guilty Files for over two years and asked that his experiences be shared in order. After losing his mother in February 2014, Garrett used his inheritance to purchase a forty-seven-acre property and hand-built cabin from an eighty-two-year-old man named Earl, whose wife Reba had passed the previous autumn after more than four decades together on the land. Garrett moved in during May 2014 with his red heeler mix, Bowie, and began renovating the cabin while settling into the quiet of mountain life. Within three weeks, he started hearing sharp wood knocks from the ridgeline northeast of the cabin each evening, arriving consistently within a twenty-minute window after sunset. He logged the sounds for weeks, tracking their timing, rhythm, and direction, and noted that they were occasionally answered from entirely different positions in the surrounding hollow. Bowie's behavior shifted noticeably during this stretch, refusing to cross the northern tree line and relocating his sleeping spot to a hallway position between the bedroom and the back door. In late July 2014, Garrett knocked back using a piece of oak firewood against a hickory tree and received matching patterns from the ridge within seconds. After a heavy rainstorm in early August, he found a line of seventeen-and-a-quarter-inch bipedal tracks pressed into clay along a game trail leading from the ridge toward his cabin, each showing five individually articulated toes and a defined arch at a depth suggesting several hundred pounds behind every step.The story reaches its peak on the evening of September 27, 2014, when Garrett spotted a massive upright figure standing between two white oaks at the meadow's edge. He describes a broad, hair-covered form estimated between seven and eight feet tall with coloring close to dark walnut bark.The figure watched him briefly, turned, and stepped into the forest with a single heavy footfall. Later that night, he heard a deep, sustained vocalization from the direction it had gone, unlike anything he had ever encountered in the woods.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.

This sermon brings us into one of the darkest chapters in Scripture, where sin is not hidden but exposed in its full devastation. Inside David's own house, lust turns to violence, silence gives way to vengeance, and a family collapses under the weight of unchecked sin. Yet even here, the passage presses us beyond human failure to the only true hope, the righteous King who does not fail. This message calls us to see sin clearly, mourn it rightly, and look to Christ as the only source of forgiveness and restoration. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon continues through Proverbs 31 and examines the wisdom given to those who hold responsibility before God. It calls men to live with clarity of mind, restraint in desire, and faithfulness in leadership, avoiding anything that weakens judgment or corrupts authority. It presses the duty to defend the weak, speak for the voiceless, and use every position of influence as a trust from God. The message ultimately points to Christ as the perfect King, whose authority was exercised in righteousness and sacrificial love. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

This sermon continues through Proverbs 31 and examines the wisdom given to those who hold responsibility before God. It calls men to live with clarity of mind, restraint in desire, and faithfulness in leadership, avoiding anything that weakens judgment or corrupts authority. It presses the duty to defend the weak, speak for the voiceless, and use every position of influence as a trust from God. The message ultimately points to Christ as the perfect King, whose authority was exercised in righteousness and sacrificial love. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

New York Times bestselling novelist Wiley Cash joins the Holler to talk about storytelling, Southern identity, and what it means to be a North Carolina writer. Wiley reflects on growing up in Gastonia around religious family members who spoke in tongues, the small-town dynamics that shaped his novels, and how homesickness while living in Louisiana pushed him to write the book that launched his career. We also get into the craft of writing (including why he thinks “show, don't tell” is terrible advice), the long tradition of Southern storytelling, and his new venture Flood Plain Books, an independent bookstore opening in Wilmington designed to bring readers, writers, and good conversation together.Join the Holler and help us build a better North Carolina, one conversation at a time

What does it mean for a man to be truly strong? This sermon walks through the life of David at one of his lowest moments and shows how God produces strength through brokenness, repentance, and restoration. It paints a picture of a man who rises from mourning, not in pride, but in worship, and it calls every believer to that same pattern of grace. The message also opens up Isaiah 58 to reveal the beauty and blessing of the Lord's Day, showing how God satisfies, strengthens, and builds up generations through faithful obedience. This is a call to examine the heart, to prepare rightly for worship, and to delight in the God who restores sinners and strengthens His people. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

00:00 All right, let's go to the WRD talk line. We'll talk to Robert in Mills River. How you doing, Robert? I'm doing good, Charlie. How are you? I'm great. What's up, I was just thinking this little old joke. He's talking about the jokes there. This is on Alatola back in the day. They said he went to get an examination at the hospital and all and the doctor told him, know, 00:25 He examined me and he said, you're healthy and body-wide. said, you're going to have to take that turbin off your head, you know, and let me look under it. I told him, no, you, I never took it off. said, you're going have take it off. So he took it off, he looked at me. 00:42 there's a frog sitting on top of his head. And he said, how'd that get that frog? started with the ward on my butt. I appreciate it, Robert. Thank you, buddy. Let's go to Lucas in Piedmont. What you doing, Lucas? Hey, Charlie. Happy Friday. Yes, sir. You too. So, you know, some incomplete thoughts here, but you had mentioned that, Joe, you were talking about a dirty bomb and whatnot. And of course, know, how it would negatively affect 01:10 the Muslim community. uh Only that reminds you of exactly uh Mamdani's sob story about how after 9-11 his mother got mean looks on the subway and how the entire thing of, know, 3000 people killed innocently, uh you know, just doing their own thing in this radically charged uh ideology and somehow 01:39 she's the victim here because people were uncomfortable. Yeah, and that whole thing, that was a Norm MacDonald joke. I appreciate the text for reminding me. couldn't, for some reason, Norm MacDonald's name slipped my mind. But he told that joke and then Mondani actually lived it out or claimed to live it. But it turned out it wasn't even his mom, it was his aunt or something ridiculous like that. They always have to come up with something. on the subject, uh 02:06 You know, it always seems like when it comes to, um, you know, the Muhammad Ali Abu Bakr names and, you know, how many shootings have we had at churches and synagogues and attempts to, uh, you know, detonate bombs in the ideology. 02:27 And everyone's like, well, we really don't know what the ideology is, or we don't know what the motive was. Right, yeah. They're saying that about Michigan right now. Well, of course. But then, your Twitter ex-harasser there who was like, oh, why don't you call out white people? Anytime there's a white person or something like that, they're like, oh, it must have been Trump, must have been radical Christianity or something like that. Yeah, white nationalism. to say that Charlie Kirk's shooter is still on the right. 02:56 Yeah, not because they're trying to throw out evidence from his social media accounts. It shows that it's not exactly true. Yep. And, know, uh, Jesse Smollett. Oh yeah. These guys tried to, tried to hurt me. And still we've got people on the left, like Abby Phillips and all them who were trying to say, well he was accosted and you know, is an anti, anti left, uh, Trump extremism that's out there. I mean, stop it. It's like, come on people. You're right. 03:25 You're right Lucas, they never want to take responsibility. Janice is in Gastonia. Janice, welcome. Hi Charlie. Hey, well I hope you're doing well on this Friday the 13th. I know right. Going under any ladders or crossing black cats. I hope not today. 03:44 And I'm hoping that I'm not the only one that feels this way. if it naturalized citizen commits a federal crime, I don't want to pay for them to go to prison. I don't want their butts out of this country where they can't hurt nobody else. There's no rehabilitation. They've proven that time and time again. And if I'm not mistaken, the attacks that we've had the last two weeks, it's either been children of naturalized citizens or naturalized citizens. 04:15 hate to say it, we need to get rid of the Muslims that believe the extreme Islamic only because you cannot, they believe and it's legal for them to marry a ni ...

This week, we're shining a light on the incredible impact of Bit of Hope Ranch right here in Gastonia, NC. A place where healing, hope, and connection come together through equine-assisted programs.

In Episode 282 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Dalton Davis to talk about his rocket-ship rise from Gastonia, North Carolina to Nashville. Dalton breaks down the story behind his breakout hit “Cows in the Front Yard,” the song that changed everything and helped propel him to signing with MCA Records. He shares what it was like making the move to Nashville, building the right team, and navigating the music industry while staying true to his Carolina roots. The conversation dives into full-circle moments, international traction including success in Canada, and the vision behind his upcoming album. Dalton also reflects on the importance of belief, networking, and trusting your sound in a competitive industry. It's an honest look at momentum, mindset, and what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Follow on Social Media: Dalton Davis: @cowboycasanova Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Dalton Davis(00:03:04) - Dalton on Making the Jump to Nashville(00:07:22) - I love that your voice is so distinct(00:08:32) - Tennessee Slim on Chasing Country Music(00:13:05) - Cowboy Casanova on Opening for Blake Shelton(00:17:47) - Rock the Country: The Country Is Countrywide(00:21:23) - Cold Shows on the Road(00:22:15) - Back To The Smoking Section(00:24:09) - Charleston musician on his family's music(00:26:54) - Dalton Davis on New Music Coming in 2021(00:30:01) - Redneck Song(00:34:01) - What Would You Tell That Guy Who's Leaning on a Car(00:36:48) - Meg Ronnie on Her First Number One of 2021(00:38:27) - Dalton Davis on His New Song "Coming Soon"

Whenever someone is known as “The Crazy Mustang Man,” you know there's a story to tell. So Mike and John tracked down Lyle Sturgis, the famed SVT / Roush / RTR Performance Manager at Tindol Ford in Gastonia, NC for an explanation on just how he earned that name. Since Mike Rey had worked at Roush a while back, you can be sure that he and Lyle will have some insider “remember when?” stuff to share with all of us!

We wanna hear from you! Send us a message here :) Dalton Davis is an exhilarating new face in country music. Born in Gastonia, NC, the rising star's one-of-a-kind upbringing—from rural roots to being adopted by touring gospel artists and learning to record from hip-hop engineers—has culminated in a powerful, gritty sound that fuses outlaw edge with undeniable soul. Having already commanded stages across the country, opening for heavy hitters like Kameron Marlowe, Brantley Gilbert, Midland, Ashley McBryde, Gary Allen and Dwight Yoakam, Dalton has relocated to Nashville after years of crafting his sound in Chattanooga. Recently signed to MCA, he is poised for a breakout moment with the release of his magnetic new single, “Cows In The Front Yard,” proving that the most authentic country stories are often the most complex.Support the show

Jason Andrews was a bi-sexual porn actor and model living in Chicago. One day in 2009, he met sex worker/kink porn actress Amanda Logue and the two had a deep connection that began a romantic relationship between them. The couple moved to Florida and devised a plan together. They wanted to murder someone in a thrill kill for their own arousal. Dennis Scooter Abrahamsen called upon Amanda's sex worker services in May of 2010. He hired her to come and satisfy him and his two friends. After Amanda completed her work for Scooter, she still had business to take care of, and called in her boyfriend Jason.Our True Crime quickie is from Gastonia, North Carolina in 2021.https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesPromo for Murder in the PNWIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaResources:https://abc7.com/archive/7559039/https://www.local3news.com/former-adult-film-actor-arrested-in-chattanooga-for-sledgehammer-murder/article_071ae49f-50b0-50b5-ab0f-d5a054647db3.htmlhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2012/5/21/porn_actress_takes_p?cid=rsshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/porn-actors-accused-of-killing-tattoo-artist/https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2021/09/03/new-port-richey-porn-star-murder-case-reexamined-on-cnns-sex-murder/https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/porn-actor-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-new-port-richey-tattoo-parlor-owner/1212272/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2147839/Amanda-Logue-porn-star-Sunny-Dae-pleads-guilty-killing-tattoo-shop-owner.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/in-ice-cold-blood/crime-time/florida-biker-brutally-murdered-porn-star-couple-scooter-abrahamsen#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIn%20my%20career%2C%20I',could%20do%20such%20a%20thing.%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZOH9bgSdUhttps://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tahj-wall-guilty-first-degree-murder-2021-shooting-boyfriend/6C2EODVN7ZH6ZBSFMMNC7DMOYU/https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-shot-his-boyfriend-in-the-head-and-then-drove-around-with-dead-body-for-6-hours-to-show-people-the-corpse/https://x.com/TrueCrimeUpdat/status/1944634660421804470Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

— You durn foolWaves of hot lava washed down my throat, past my lungs, and hit my stomach like an acid avalanche.By day, Nick Sipe works as a mild-mannered IT manager for a Fortune 150 company. By night, he mostly recovers from the workday, but occasionally finds time to write. He enjoys writing Twilight Zone-style short stories, mostly horror and light sci-fi. Nick is currently shopping his debut novel, “Midnight Springs,” to literary agents. “Midnight Springs” is the first in a planned horror-Western series that sends classic monsters (think Frankenstein, Van Helsing, the Wolfman) to the Wild West to tangle with their American counterparts (think witches, the Headless Horseman, the Wendigo). Nick live in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is a member of Charlotte Writers Club.

HealthNet Gaston and Unity Baptist Church are taking the lead on a Cold Weather Station this winter, in sponsorship by the City of Gastonia and Gaston County. Hear how these groups are working together to provide a warm place to stay during the winter's coldest nights, and how you can get involved. 

In 1944, Hickory became the epicenter of a polio outbreak. First one case, then dozens more until hospitals in Charlotte and Gastonia were overwhelmed. Hickory didn't have its own hospital, but a decision was made to build one. That's the Miracle of Hickory, but there's a lot more to it.

Episode 177 is on fire — in the best way!

“Trillions on the line: Trump, Saudi Arabia, and the global dollar

In this episode of Gaston's Great, we're joined by Chris Ballard from the Gastonia Ghost Peppers, Gastonia's newest and spiciest addition to the local sports scene! ⚾

This week on Gaston's Great, we're joined by Brent Messer, owner of Facet Foundry Jewelry Studio in Gastonia, NC.Since 1992, Brent and his team have been crafting stunning, custom jewelry pieces that blend creativity, precision, and a personal touch. From engagement rings to restorations, Facet Foundry has become a trusted name across Gaston County for artistry and integrity.In this episode, Brent shares how he discovered his passion for jewelry design, how the local community has shaped his business, and what it means to build lasting relationships through craftsmanship.

On this episode of Gaston's Great, we're honored to sit down with Jennie Stultz — the first female mayor of Gastonia (serving from 1999–2011) who went on to lead community and education initiatives across the region! Jennie shares her journey from early-childhood education to public service, her passion for community revitalization and global connections through the Sister Cities program, and how she's turned her leadership into building stronger non-profits and local partnerships today. Whether you're a business owner, community leader, or someone curious about the power of civic leadership, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.Tune in to hear about:How an early career in education shaped her leadership style.The story of being Gastonia's first female mayor and navigating change in a growing community.Building bridges globally and locally through programs like sister cities and service initiatives.Her transition into consulting, non-profit leadership, and how she continues to impact Gaston County today.Don't miss this deep dive into vision, community service, and designing a life of purpose with one of Gastonia's true civic champions.WATCH NOW

In this special episode, we quickly break down what's on the ballot in Mecklenburg County for the 2025 election — from the Charlotte City Council races to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education contests and the closely watched transit tax referendum.Tony Mecia of The Charlotte Ledger and Sucharita Kodali of The Election Hub explain what each race means for the future of the community, how the proposed transit sales tax referendum could reshape the region's transportation network and what's at stake in local leadership and education policy.For reliable, nonpartisan information on candidates and issues, visit TheElectionHub.org. It has biographies on every candidate on the Mecklenburg ballot (including races in Mecklenburg's towns), plus information on candidates in the Gaston County cities of Gastonia, Belmont and Mount Holly. It's a project designed to make it easier for local residents to make informed choices.Tune into this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast for a clear, concise overview of what's on the ballot and why it matters for Charlotte's future.Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Early voting runs at 21 sites through Nov. 1.We hope you enjoy the conversation.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Stories from the River, we sit down with three inspiring Broad River Retail General Managers at the end of an impactful day from the Fort Mill, SC, campus where Broad River held its "Pioneering the Path - a Purpose 8:28 Experience" full learning and development day for all of its retail leaders on August 28, 2025. We sit down with Sonya De La Cruz of Hickory; Brett Cary of Asheville; and Seth Logue of Gastonia to explore what makes the company's culture so unique and impactful. Through their personal stories and leadership experiences, they reveal how Broad River's servant-minded leadership approach and people-first values have shaped their careers and their teams. The conversation highlights the power of choosing positivity and leading with purpose, while also emphasizing how vision, planning, and intentional action help drive success. Each retail leader shares how Broad River's senior leadership sets the tone by genuinely investing in every Memory Maker, knowing them by name, supporting their growth, and practicing the culture rather than simply talking about it. Their insights reinforce that success at Broad River is not solely measured by numbers or KPIs, but by elevating people, fostering belief, and building meaningful relationships. This episode is a reminder that the culture at Broad River Retail is alive in daily actions, not slogans on a wall. It paints a vivid picture of a company that dreams boldly, plans thoughtfully, moves with purpose, and grows together as one team. For anyone who values personal development, servant leadership, and the joy of helping others win, this is an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WxeWQ_beD4E  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.   Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com       Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail   

Cronic Disorder is one of Gastonia's longest tenured metal bands and arguably the most beloved. From being signed to a record label to touring the country and seeing success in Europe, this band has a lot of stories to tell, and we only scratched the surface in this interview. Get to know the guys, then come see them this Saturday, October 25th at the 7th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball!https://linktr.ee/cronicdisorderbandhttps://www.freshtix.com/events/7th-annual-carolina-headbangers-ball

What happens when God calls a loved pastor away from his current church to pastor another church? What happens when a new pastor steps in? What challenges are there and what cultural changes take place? Hear the story from the new pastor's point of view.Rev. Brian Williams and Rev. Kasey Sees speak with Rev. Micah Narlock who assumed the pastorate of The Rock Church of Morganton, North Carolina, when Rev. Billy Chapman (see All Things Apostolic, S3, E69-70) was directed by God to pastor The Rock Church in Gastonia, North Carolina. Rev. Narlock has unique insights into this challenging situation.Rev. Narlock uses the Bible studies "Into His Marvelous Light," available at www.OneHourBibleStudy.com, and "Victorious Living," written by his father-in-law, Roger Simpson. "Victorious Living" which will be available soon in Amazon.

The Port of Los Angeles, which handled 10.3 million TEUs in 2024 and forms the busiest U.S. container gateway with Long Beach, plans to build a brand new terminal to accommodate the world's largest container ships. The new Pier 500 project will comprise two berths and 3,000 feet of wharf on 200 acres of land along the Pier 400 channel, with LA currently seeking proposals for a pre-development agreement regarding financial feasibility and other requirements.  In legal news, former Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus filed a federal lawsuit challenging his August 27th dismissal by President Trump, who removed him without giving a reason. Primus, the sole STB member to vote against the 2023 Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger, claims his firing violated the law requiring STB members to be removed only for causes like neglect of duty or malfeasance, and he is suing the President, STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs, and the STB.  Walmart announced plans to build a $300 million fulfillment center in Kings Mountain, near Gastonia, North Carolina, which will be a 1.3 million square foot facility expected to open in 2027. This new center is designed to help Walmart serve customers faster, potentially shipping large items, while creating 300 jobs supported by a potential $4 million state job development grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Threads, formerly Building Belmont, returns with an expanded vision connecting people throughout Gaston County through meaningful conversations and community building. Hosts Keanu Trujillo and Sam Kline share their passion for the area, their entrepreneurial journeys, and their vision for creating a platform that highlights the interconnected nature of our communities.• Introduction to the rebranded platform "Many Threads" expanding from Belmont to all of Gaston County• Meet co-host Sam Klein, commercial real estate expert with Mecca Commercial• How Preston Wilson has been a common thread and catalyst for both hosts' careers• Discussion of current projects including Loray Mill's revitalization and downtown Gastonia's transformation• Preview of upcoming guests including Jim Morasso, Ivory Torrence, and Rob Presley• Introduction of "The Rumor Mill" segment where listeners can submit community rumors for verificationSend us your questions, rumors, and suggestions for guests through our social media channels. We want to know what interests you and how we can better connect our community through this platform.

In this continuing discussion from last week, Rev. Kasey Sees and Rev. Brian Williams are joined by Rev. Billy Chapman, the pastor of The Rock Church of Gastonia, North Carolina, and the Church Development Chairman of the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship. Today, they will be discussing the fourth, fifth, and sixth keys to soul winning: Convert, Copy, and Celebrate. Pastor Chapman can be reached at TheRockPastor@RocketMail.com.

Joining Rev Kasey Sees and Rev. Brian Williams, today, is Rev. Billy Chapman, the pastor of The Rock Church of Gastonia, North Carolina, and the Church Development Chairman of the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship. Today, they will be discussing the first three of six keys to soul winning: Connect, Consent, and Compel. In next week's episode they will discuss the fourth through sixth keys. Pastor Chapman can be reached at TheRockPastor@RocketMail.com.

On this week's episode of Gaston's Great, we're thrilled to welcome Jeannine Beert, the passionate leader of Hearts 2 Home.

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Send us a textIn this week's episode of Gaston's Great, we're honored to welcome Jimmy McCallister—a man whose story begins in West Virginia and unfolds into a legacy of faith-driven leadership in Belmont and Gastonia, NC.Jimmy takes us through his upbringing, the path that brought him to North Carolina, and the values that have shaped his service in the community. Whether through his career, ministry, or everyday connections, Jimmy has impacted countless lives—and his story is one of resilience, humility, and purpose.Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that highlights what it truly means to live a life of meaning and make a difference right where you are.Learn more about Jimmy McCallister and his work at his website below:Click Here!WATCH NOW

The Gastonia Ghost Peppers, an independent professional team in the Atlantic League, played with seven different identities in 2024, then let fans vote on which one should be the permanent brand. Guests include: Nick Matarese, The Barn Creative Ed Currie, PuckerButt Pepper Company, puckerbuttpeppercompany.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads @baseballbydesign Bluesky @baseballbydesign.bsky.social linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.

Rob Williford is a GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter originally from Gastonia, North Carolina. He's written songs for artists including Luke Combs—penning several #1 hits like “Doin' This,” “One Number Away,” and the RIAA-Certified Diamond single “Beautiful Crazy”—as well as Tim McGraw and others. His new record, Johnny & Jenny, was released on June 27th, 2025.In this episode, we talk about Rob's journey from small-town North Carolina to writing arena anthems, making records in Muscle Shoals, his creative process, how he approaches his own music, and many other stops along the way.This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

This week, in Gastonia, North Carolina, when bodies start being found in remote locations, detectives must piece together the last brutal hours of these lives. After speaking to many people, detectives find one particular man, who has too many coincidences with all the victims. He shockingly confesses to everything they're suspicious of, then begins to tell police about even more murders!!Along the way, we find out that bands named after dirt bikes might not be that great, that smoking crack is dangerous for many reasons, and that once you give a detailed confession, it's hard to take it back!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.