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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap another unforgettable Inkcarceration weekend and react to the festival's impact on Mansfield. The crew also counts down Carl's Top 5 favorite Moonshiners personalities before discussing the week's biggest local headlines, including a new strategic vision for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, the Tyger Park Takeover basketball tour and Lexington Superintendent Jeremy Secrist's departure after 15 years with the district. Later, we welcome Scott Palmer and Jeff Nupen, co-owners of the Ohio Shine Company, Richland County's only legal craft moonshine distillery. They share how the business came together, what makes their spirits unique, the challenges of opening a distillery in Ohio and why they believe downtown Mansfield is the perfect place to build a local brand. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee.Relevant links: Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here Cleared for takeoff: Mansfield unveils 5-year plan for Lahm Regional Airport Tyger Park Takeover introduces playground basketball to a new generation Lexington Local School Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation Find Ohio Shine Co. on 126 N. Franklin Ave. Follow them on Facebook and visit their website here. Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl and Zac recap a red, white and blue weekend across North Central Ohio, launch a new segment called, “The News Man’s Top Five” and break down the latest local headlines. We discuss new state tax credits for major downtown Mansfield redevelopment projects, rising health insurance costs facing Richland County and Mansfield City Schools’ early steps toward a possible new elementary school. Later, Carl sits down with three of Source Media’s newest reporters: Abby Hiday of Ashland Source, Logan Adams of Richland Source and Alex Hopkins of Knox Pages. The trio discusses their first month in local journalism, what surprised them most about covering North Central Ohio, the stories that have stood out so far and what they hope to bring to readers in the years ahead. Consider this your official introduction to a few new voices in the Source Media newsroom. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Downtown Forward, new Mansfield hotel project receive $1.1 million in state tax credits Downtown Forward project in Mansfield gets $5 million in historic tax credits for redevelopment 70 percent in 5 years: Rising health insurance costs not sustainable in Richland County, Vero says New elementary school? Mansfield City Schools is considering construction Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden welcome resident soccer expert Adam "Doc" Fox into the studio for a lively World Cup discussion. We talk about knockout stage scenarios and debate whether this year's U.S. Men's National Team has what it takes to make the deepest tournament run in program history. We also catch up on another busy week of local news, including a $5 million boost for the Downtown Forward redevelopment project. Later, we sit down with Ryan James -- who is behind the Cypher City Hip Hop Festival, returning July 25 to the Richland County Fairgrounds. He talks about how the festival has grown into one of the region's premier celebrations of hip hop culture, what's new this year, why Mansfield's music scene continues to evolve and which local artists deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you're a longtime fan or simply curious about the scene, this conversation offers a fresh look at one of Richland County's most unique annual events. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Follow Cypher City on Facebook Downtown Forward project in Mansfield gets $5 million in historic tax credits for redevelopment Mansfield man, 31, arrested for allegedly murdering his 3-year-old child in 2024 Richland County sells home seized in major Madison Township drug bust for $91,414 Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A major state funding award is bringing Taking Root Farms closer to building a long-planned future for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Richland County.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. 2 Samuel 19:40-20 Spencer Cary Download TranscriptGood morning. My name is Spencer. I am one of the pastors here. We are continuing to walk through the book of 2 Samuel. We'll get towards the end, you guys. We're going to be in chapter 19, verse 40.We're going to go all the way through chapter 20 today. It's on page 310 in those black Bibles. And to 311, I encourage you to follow along with us as we walk through 2 Samuel. We are kind of having a moment in our country right now because the World Cup is here. And it's not just, which if you didn't know, that's soccer, you guys. It's not just that we're actually winning and it seems like we're pretty good.It's that people from all around the world have come to America. And they love it here. I've watched so many of these videos, it's ridiculous. There's so many videos of people from Europe, from Africa, from Japan, that are just so excited about Buc-ee's, about free refills, about Costco, and ranch. Ranch dressing is having a moment. But it's wonderful because there's all these things that they love.It's like, you know what? We've got some good things going on. We're just kind of celebrating a moment as a country. We're all united joyously for the first time in a long time. And the reason that it feels like it's the first time in a long time is because I don't know if you've been paying attention. The last decade plus has been a lot.It's been a lot of hostility. It's been a lot of disunity. I mean, it's been a lot of just tribalism and hate. And man. And I just want to capture that. I want to read some quotes.And these are from public figures, political leaders. But this kind of captures the last 10 years of kind of what we've been in. It's been just at each other's throats. There's a few different quotes from a few different people. We will root out the communist, Marxist, fascist, and the radical left thugs that live like vermin. That's talking about fellow citizens.Live like vermin. There's another one. If you see anybody from that cabinet, that political cabinet, in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gas station, you get out and create a crowd. You push back on them. You tell them why they're not welcome anymore anywhere. That's another one.The third one. We need a national divorce. We are two completely different countries living under one flag. And one side is trying to destroy the other. Straight up calling for it. A national divorce.Last one. You could put half of his supporters into what I call a basket of deplorables. So half of someone's supporters deplorable. Now, you can say, well, that's politicians. And many of them are like the worst of us. And I'm not going to fight you super hard on that because there might be some merit to some of that argument.But it's not just leaders like that. That's trickled down and been reposted and been recirculated on social media and break rooms and shop floors at family get-togethers. We've seen this over and over again. So much to the point where the word Nazi and commie has almost lost its meaning entirely. We've heard destroying America, threat to democracy, enemy from within, fascists, on and on and on and on and on. If you've been insulated from this, brother or sister, blessed are you.It's kind of hard to miss it. But if you've had any touch points with people, the Internet, there's a lot of angry people right now with a lot of alarmist, heightened, extremist rhetoric that is symptomatic of a deeper problem of deep disunity that many of us have observed and felt for a long time at this point. And we're getting ready to celebrate our 250th birthday. And I think the story we have in 2 Samuel is timely because it's going to highlight what happens when you have unresolved conflict that weaves its way through a nation. And that, paired with heated, intensified rhetoric and words, brings about consequences that we should be careful to take notice of.And as Christians, we should consider on a national level, on a local level, and within our own church, that we are called to live differently than many who are trying to tear each other apart today. And as we take a big step back from this, as we walk through this story, my hope is that we see Christ as our ultimate hope in the widening rift that we are currently living in. So let's pray, and then we'll walk this together. Heavenly Father, I thank you that our hope is in Christ alone. And that message resounds in beautiful, wonderful, unifying ways against the backdrop of history that is filled with broken people fighting for their own interest.God, I pray that you'd help us see the truth of the Scriptures, the hope of the Gospel, and that we leave here in faith and obedience and repentance. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. Okay, so last week when Chet ended, where he ended, it was a moment after the civil war between Absalom and David where there was a lot of good happening. There was the pardoning of enemies. There was the rewarding of individuals.And this is exactly where Chet ended last week in verse 40. It says, The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him. All the people of Judah and also half the people of Israel brought the king on his way. Okay. So that last sentence is really important context here.And it's a problem. Because after the civil war, they should be coming together, unified, and taking David back. But what's happened is, is it says, All of Judah and half of Israel. And what that is, is political positioning. All of Judah to put influence, to gain influence with David as he's being reestablished in Jerusalem. And half of Israel.That's a problem, y'all. If the American civil war ended, and afterwards the north said, You know what? We're going to give the south, I don't know, five to ten senators. And we're going to have forty to fifty. It would have restarted. Because that's not unifying.That's how you have unequal representation. That's not how it's supposed to go. And the people of Israel see this, And they are upset. Verse 41. Then all the men of Israel came to the king, And said to the king, Why have our brothers, the men of Judah, stolen you away?All right, pause there. Israel sees this, And they go to David, And they're like, Why have the people of Judah, our brothers, stolen you away? Now that kind of gets lost on us in the English. But in their language, in their context, With this being used throughout the scriptures, That's fighting words right there. That is a massive accusation. You are stealing our king.Why are they stealing you away? And it says, And brought the king and his household over the Jordan, And all of David's men with him. So, They level this accusation. Verse 42. All the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is our close relative, Why then are you angry over this matter? They say, Because we're related to him.Like more than you. Like you're a distant cousin. We're close cousins. This is David we're talking about. Of the tribe of Judah. So, Why are you angry about this?They continue. Have we eaten at the king's expense? Or has he given us any gift? Have we taken advantage of the situation in a way that promotes us? Have we taken bribes? Have we taken favors?Why are you angry? Verse 43. And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, We have ten shares in the king. And in David also, We have more than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of bringing back our king?All right. Pause there. They're saying, We have ten shares. We have ten tribes. What are you doing? How do you as one tribe get all this influence with David?Why do you hate us? Why do you despise us? And they just keep going. It says, But the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel. And you can see them devolving into a shouting match. And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer.Fiercer. Harsher. Louder. Intensified. Talking. Yelling.Over. One another. And what's happening here is the widening of an ongoing rift that is never going to heal in this nation. Wounds are not going to be healed that come out of this. And it shows that words matter. They matter.Israel comes in hot. They say, Why are you stealing our king? And Judah doesn't slow down. They answer back. Israel answers back. The words get more fierce.More intensified. And now they're at it again. In conflict. Raging. Now. Pick up in chapter 20 verse 1.There's somebody present. Who is going to take advantage of the anger in this moment? Verse 1. Now there happened to be there a worthless man whose name was Sheba. The son of Bichri. A Benjaminite.Okay. So. While they're all shouting at each other. There's a man named Sheba from the tribe of Benjamin. Son of Bichri. Okay.And he is an opportunist. Now he's described as a worthless man. We're going to see why in a moment. He's an opportunist. Who is going to seize on all the anger that is happening right here. It says, And he blew the trumpet and said, We have no portion in David.And we have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. Every man to his tents. Oh, Israel. So as they're shouting and yelling and the words are fiercer and fiercer and fiercer. He blows the trumpet. Gets everyone's attention.And declares independence. He says, We have no share in this mess. No share in Judah. Done with this. We're going to our own tents. Who's with me?Verse 2. So all the men of Israel withdrew from David and followed Sheba the son of Bichri. But the men of Judah followed their king steadfastly from the Jordan to Jerusalem. So in the heat of this argument, an opportunist steps in, declares independence. And because they're so angry, they're like, Yeah! And we're going home free!And that signals to the people of Judah, Oh no, we might be back in a civil war again. And they get around David, escort him all the way back to Jerusalem, keeping him safe. And when David gets back to Jerusalem, he has to both put together his household again, that's been broken, and also put down another rebellion. Verse 3. And David came to his house at Jerusalem, and the king took the ten concubines, whom he had left to care for the house, and put them in order, put them in a house under guard, and provided for them, but did not go into them. So they were shut up until the day of their death, living as in widowhood.So you want to get this little explanation that kind of finishes up this part of the story. It goes back to when Absalom was starting his rebellion, and it's very sad. Remember the events of Absalom, and what he did with David's concubines with his wives? After all of this, when David gets back, because of some prohibitions in the law, what he does is he cannot maintain this relationship with these wives in the way that he had before, so he puts them in houses, makes sure they're provided for, but they live in practical widowhood the rest of their lives, which is just sad. Women that were abused, women that now have to live in that shame and widowhood for the rest of their days.That is what happens in war, and it is awful. And that once he does this, he has to begin to put down this rebellion, starting in verse 4. Then the king said to Amasa, Call the men of Judah together to me within three days, and be here yourself. So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him. Okay. So Amasa, if you remember from last week, is now the commander of David's army, right, of the military.He replaced Joab. David is still upset with Joab because Joab killed his son Absalom in battle. Okay. So Amasa is now in charge. And y'all, Amasa doesn't seem to be a very competent general, doesn't seem to be very competent at all. Amasa, if I'm honest, kind of just fails up.It's like a lot of U.S. politicians that, I mean, you see sometimes they lose an election, and then they get elevated to a position of power in their political party. Or they commit an offense, and they rise in the polls. They just, this happens. It's not unique to American history. It's all over history. People just fail up all the time.But what's happened is, is Amasa led the rebellion with Absalom against David. That should be a strike against him. Another strike should be a failed rebellion. He didn't even win. He lost. So he fails at that, and now he's elevated to be the commander.And it's like, then he's given this job where it says, you need to go. You have three days time. Go. Let's gather the men of Judah together. We have to go and fight. And it says, but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed to him, which means he didn't get it done in time.You might think, well, that's a lot to ask to gather troops in three days. You know what? It's not. Because Judah is about the size of Lexington and Richland County. Okay? Not a very massive area.So you've got a bunch of men under you. You've got a thousand soldiers that are right near you. Just get them. Go. Go to every town, every neighborhood. Bring them back.He doesn't. And now David can't wait any longer. So it says in verse 6, and David said to Abishai, now Sheba the son of Bichri will do more harm than Absalom. Take your Lord's servants and pursue him lest he get himself to fortified cities and escape from us. All right.It's a lot of names in 1 and 2 Samuel. So Abishai, if we remember, is Joab's brother. So he looks at Abishai and says, all right, I don't know what Amasa is doing, but we don't have time for this. You need to go. Take some men. We need to put down this rebellion before it gets any worse.And Abishai isn't going out alone. Verse 7, And there went out after him Joab's men and the Cherethites and the Pelethites and the mighty men. They went out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba, the son of Bichri. So Abishai is loyal to his brother and says, Hey, come on. Let's go.So he takes them, the mighty men, the mercenaries and said, We're going. We're going out together. And that isn't good because if you've been around with us for a bit, you know that Joab is an unsavory person to say the least. Pretty violent, gruesome person. Verse 8, When they were at the great stone that is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing the soldier's garment and over it was a belt with a sword and its sheath fastened on its thigh.And as it went forward, it fell out. And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with you, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him. But Amasa did not observe the sword that was in Joab's hand. So Joab struck him with it in the stomach and spilled his entrails to the ground without striking a second blow.And he died. So Joab, being a very violent man who holds grudges, has a plan of revenge and he assassinates and murders another threat. He keeps doing this. And this is not like, Oh, the sword spilled out. Oh, a moment. This was planned.He goes up to do a traditional greeting, which is like kiss on both cheeks. That's their equivalent of dapping him up. And the sword spills out on purpose. He picks up the sword and he violently thrusts it into him. One shot kill. And this is, listen, Amasa, I'll be honest, should have seen this coming.The moment he sees Joab, he should have said, Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. He should have had men surrounding him. But he isn't very competent. He's very unsuspecting. He's very naive. And he goes up to a man with a history of violence, with a history of wanting to be in control and just unsuspectingly is murdered.It says, Then Joab and Abishai, his brother, pursued Sheba, the son of Bichri. Verse 11. And one of Joab's young men took his stand by Amasa and said, Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab. That's a key part for me that just lets you know, Oh, this was planned. So he murders him and then he has one of his men come by and say, If you're with David, you're with Joab.If you're with Joab, you're with David. Joab's in charge now. Let's go. You're following. And they all, the men who just were following Amasa are kind of stunned at what's happening. Verse 12.And Amasa lay wallowing in his blood in the highway and anyone who came by seeing him stopped. So you got to think this is happening very quickly. All of a sudden, there the general of the army is lying. It was a one-shot kill, but he's not dying immediately. He's wallowing in his blood in the ground and they're all seeing this. A man that just, who was just their leader, they're looking at this and they're hearing the call.They're following Joab and that's a lot to absorb. And the people who are with Joab realize this. The man who just yelled that says, And when the man saw that all the people stopped, he carried Amasa out of the highway into the field and threw a garment over him. And it's like, all right, don't be confused. He's gone. Whoop.All right, we're going. Follow us, Joab. Here we go. And those men are going to fall in line or you'll die. And they do. Verse 13, When he was taken out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab to pursue Sheba, the son of Bichri.Verse 14, And Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-Maacah and all the Bichrites assembled and followed him in. Okay. We've got to read that very carefully because it's very good context for what's happening here. Remember, Sheba was an opportunist and he yelled, Everyone to his own tent! Declaring independence! But then, as we can see, he goes through all the tribes of Israel and Abel of Beth-Maacah is up in the north.It's about as far north in the promised land before you leave the promised land. So it looks like he's gone through all the different tribes trying to say, All right, you coming with? And what does it say? And all the Bichrites assembled and followed him. Y'all, that's his cousins. That's his clan.He's gone through all the promised land all the way of Israel trying to gather steam and everyone's like, Ah! I don't know about that. Which, listen, if you're a man, this makes a lot of sense. You really, I understand this. There are times where you get very angry and testosterone's flowing and all of a sudden someone says something that you think seems reasonable in the moment. It's like, Oh yeah, they did disrespect us.You know what? This can't stand. Oh, we gotta take care of this. Yeah, we should. Let's go.We're gonna go take them out. We're gonna go show them they don't do that again. And then you hop in the truck and you're going and you're like, once it starts to settle down and you're like, Ah! I don't know about this. I'm an adult now. This is assault.I now have a job. I don't, you know, honestly, I think I'm just gonna get off to the next stop. I don't really wanna, I don't wanna do this. And it just, it's what happens. Everyone at first is like, Yeah! We're going to our tents.And then they have some time to think about it. It's like, Well, I'm kind of tired of Civil War. I'm tired of death and dying. And, you know, honestly, I don't even know this guy, Sheba. So, it's got a weird name anyways. You know what?I'm out. And it doesn't work. And listen, that's just some free advice for the men in this room. Sometimes you just need a few minutes to calm down. You know, go on a walk, pray, breathe, let oxygen flood the brain again, and then come to reason. Also, for the women in this room.Wives, friends, just let them have some space for a minute. It's on us to calm down. But that's what happens. They calm down. They don't join them. And now, it's just Sheba and his cousins.Verse 15, And all the men who were with Joab came and besieged him in Abel of Beth-Maacah. So, they catch up. They're ready to fight. And it says, They cast up a mound against the city and stood against the rampart. And they were battering the wall down, wall to throw it down. So, they engage in some ancient tactics of war.They show up to the city, which they are in. They start building a mound against the rampart. They start getting a battering ram, ready to take this out. They're ready to tear this city apart. when a wise woman realizes what's happening and steps up to the plate. Verse 16, Then, a wise woman called from the city, Listen, listen! Tell Joab, come here that I may speak to you.And he came near her. And the woman said, Are you Joab? He answered, I am. Then she said to him, Listen to the words of your servant. And he answered, I am listening. Then she said, They used to say in former times, Let them but ask counsel of Abel.And so they settled a matter. I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You see, to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel, why will you swallow up the heritage of the Lord? She says, Joab, you know the reputation of our city. We are a peaceable city. We settle disputes.We don't fight. Why are you trying to kill us? Can we have a conversation about this? Why would you destroy the heritage of the Lord? Don't destroy us. What's going on?Joab answers. Verse 20, Joab answered, Far be it from me, far be it, that I should swallow up or destroy. That is not true. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim called Sheba, the son of Bichri, has lifted up his hand against King David. Give up this man alone. I withdraw from the city.So Joab says, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. We don't have a problem with you. There's somebody in your city that we have a problem with. He's a problem. We're here for him. Now you might think, well, why did they let him in the city in the first place?And this is a Middle Eastern cultural thing that we don't understand here. In the Middle East, even into today, when you have someone who comes to you, you're hospitable, you take them in. And then they become your responsibility. So when they come to the city, it's just immediately, hold on, you're not, this is our responsibility. So it's a lot in the Iraq and Afghanistan war that some of those families would take in U.S. soldiers and protect them and care for them.That's what's happening here. It's, oh, oh, oh. But then she's like, wait a second. This is the most violent leader and all the mighty men. Can we have a conversation? Then she hears, oh, oh, he's a terrorist.Oh, he's a traitor. Okay. Now I understand why you're so upset. And the woman said to Joab, behold, his head shall be thrown to you over the wall. She doesn't hesitate. She's like, oh, okay.We're going to toss the head over. It'll be good, right? And Joab's like, ha ha. And then she goes to her people. Verse 22. And the woman went to all the people in her wisdom and they cut off the head of Sheba, the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab.So he blew the trumpet and they dispersed in the city every man to his home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. So she successfully persuades the people. Sheba gets his head cut off and the fighting is over. Everyone goes home. And the chapter ends with really a summary of the leadership that's really going to stay in place that we're getting towards the end of David's reign.This is the leadership list that's in place throughout the rest of David's reign. Verse 23. Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel, which that just tells us, y'all, Joab, David's not fighting Joab anymore. He's done with this. He is going to keep him in power.Joab is going to get what's coming to him, but it ain't right now. And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And Adoram was in charge of the forced labor. And Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder. And Sheba was secretary. And Zadok and Abiathar were priests.And Ira the Jairite was also David's priest. And that's how chapter 20 concludes. Now, at the beginning, I said that this would be, what we would see is the widening of a rift between Judah and Israel. But the fault lines were there. Influence in the nation was being fought over. And this widening is continuing.Now, as this split is coming many decades later, one of the people we just read about, Adoram, is going to be the first casualty in that civil war. So I want to skip to 1 Kings chapter 12 because this helps us see where this is going. So let me give some context before we read this together. This will be on the screen, but stay with me for a moment. This is David's grandson, Rehoboam. So David has Solomon, who's the king next, and Solomon's son, Rehoboam, takes over.Rehoboam immediately doesn't recognize the situation because Israel and Judah, this widening has continued and continued. Even through Solomon's reign, it's continuing. And Rehoboam listens to some foolish younger man's advice on, you know what? You need to be strong and you need to enforce more harshness on the Israelites. He doesn't read the room at all. And this division is widening and not coming back.So that's where we pick up in 1 Kings. When it is widened so far, verse 16, And when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, hear this, What portion do we have in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel, look now to your own house, David. Now, what does that sound like? That's what Sheba said.That's almost a verbatim quote. They remember what he said and his rebellion didn't work, but they bring it back and they quote him. That's intentional. And they say, No, we are done with this. What portion do we have in David? We have no inheritance of this.To our own tents, Israel. They're declaring independence. So Israel went to their tents, verse 17, But Rehoboam reigned over the people of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah. Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, that's who David put in place, who was taskmaster over the forced labor, and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. And King Rehoboam hurried to mount his chariot to flee Jerusalem. So Adoram later receives the first violence in a civil war that never heals.This nation is never the same again. From this point forward, it is not the 12 tribes of Israel. It is the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. It never heals. And you can trace it throughout history and you can see it in the story we saw today, just this widening that happens. And from this point forward, there's only violence, there's only hatred, there's only disunity.And this is the result of it that goes forward. They could have at any point slowed down, could have at any point hurt each other, could have at any point reconciled, but they choose harsh words, fierce words, which we read. They speak fiercely, they choose their sides, they dig in their heels, and all the people that were once unified as children of the covenant of Abraham. They're now enemies for centuries to come. Now, what I want to do is I want to help picture what's happening in this division over time and ultimately the only hope that shows up in fixing this. So, as I said, around 930 B.C. is when Israel and Judah permanently divide.That's the situation with Rehoboam. So, they divide at this point and you have the northern kingdom and the southern kingdom. And they're never the same, never with each other again. Now, Israel quickly devolves into a lot of pagan practices. They mix their faith with some idolatry and they quickly over the next two centuries start to really fall apart to the point where God brings judgment on the northern kingdom of Israel and sends in the Assyrians over a period of time to completely destroy their kingdom. And, next slide, 720 B.C. that's what happens.Israel is completely destroyed. The northern kingdom is done. So, they destroy them. It's never a national kingdom again. And then, they send, they bring people out, they bring some foreigners in and they leave some of the Israelites behind and those Israelites end up marrying with those people and many of them settle down into a region called Samaria. And, in Samaria they have some of the old faith mixed in with these idolatrous practices and they stay there for centuries to come.So, the descendants of Israel, the northern tribes, are there while Judah keeps going. And, over time, Judah has its own judgment that comes upon them but the people of Judah stay together and they later are called the Jews. So, the people, the descendants of Judah is where we get Judaism from, the Jews. So, the descendants of mostly Judah and Benjamin but the kingdom of Judah. So, the people of Judah continue but then they're still living side by side with Samaritans and they hate them. They hate them.They hate Samaritans. They hate that they share some bit of faith. They hate them for their old differences, this widening rift that continued for so long. They hate them. They're racist towards them. I mean, you have to, if you live both in northern Galilee to get through Samaria or to get to Jerusalem, the straight line is to go through Samaria but they wouldn't do that.They go all the way around Samaria because they don't want the dust of that people on them. They don't want to see them. They don't want to deal with them and that continues with that kind of hatred and that kind of division for centuries. So, you can trace what happened in our story and it continues and it continues and it continues over time where these people are just hating each other. And then, centuries later, Jesus comes and Jesus begins to speak of a kingdom that's not of this world. He begins to speak of a kingdom that is going to last for eternity.He begins to describe and picture what this kingdom is going to be like and one of the things that Jesus does in His ministry is instead of going all the way around Samaria, He goes straight into it. And when Jesus begins to minister around 27 AD, He goes into Samaria and He meets a Samaritan woman in John chapter 4 and He has this wonderful conversation. If you've never read it, you should sit in it today. It's beautiful as He articulates the gospel to a lost woman and He declares to her that He is the Messiah and He hints at that this old division is going away. And then Jesus takes that ministry to the cross where He dies for hostile, angry, disunified people and He resurrects creating a new people that are no longer to reflect the divisions of this present world.And then He commissions His church. He ascends at the right hand of God the Father. And then when you get to the book of Acts, which, by the way, that's our next book. We get done with this book at the end of this month. We're going to be in the book of Acts for the next season. So, spoiler alert.When you get to the book of Acts, one of the things that we're going to see is that as the church begins to spread, they go into Samaria just like Jesus did. And then when they minister in 33 to 35 AD, when they start ministering to Samaritans and they start bringing the gospel to them, the people that had been disunified for almost a thousand years are now finally unified again. And it doesn't stop there. The gospel continues to spread and it starts reaching other Gentiles, Romans, Greeks, Ethiopians, Ephesians. And then you see that this household of faith is going to have a whole bunch of different people.But what unifies this people is Christ primarily. And when you hear the book of Ephesians as they're addressing some of these differences between Gentiles and Jews, God through His servant Paul says in Ephesians chapter 2, for He Himself, this is Jesus, is our peace who has made us both one and has broken down in His flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances that He might create in Himself one new man and the place of two, so making peace that Jesus Christ through His redemptive work breaks down walls of hostility, breaks down differences that we cling to in this present world because it's in Him that we are unified. The most important thing about Christians is Christ Jesus and it says and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross thereby killing hostility that through the cross of Jesus Christ every petty difference, every temporary difference, everything that we make primary in this present life that separates us goes to die because the primary expression of unity is found in Christ in His people. And that gospel continues to spread.It spread and spread and spread. And then, as God's people unified in Him, caring most about what we have in Him, not caring about the racial differences, ethnic differences, political differences, philosophical differences because the most important thing about us is Christ. We have a different way of speaking. And in James chapter 3, ministering to a church, teaching them how they might speak, verse 5 and following, it says, so also, the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire.And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. But that is a reminder that your tongue, that our speech, is powerful in a way that when it is used for ungodly purposes, can set communities on fire, can destroy unity amongst peoples. And then when you skip to verse 10, it says, from the same mouth flow blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not be so. Now, that leads us back to where we started.We live in a culture that only blesses their friends and curses their enemies. That's the way we do this today in our culture. You bless your friends, you curse your enemies. Enemies now are defined by us and them. And them is defined by not from our tribe, not from our political party, not from our region of the country, not from our race, not from our sex, not from our people. It's them.They're the problem. And that's how our culture rages right now. And that leads to violence, to dehumanization, to evil prevailing. And the more the culture rages, the more angry it gets. We of all people who belong to Christ, a God who reconciles us who was once enemies of him to make us friends in him, to see Jesus as most primary about us, descendants of Israel, Judah, Rome, Ephesus, Ethiopia, and beyond. All of us should be the people who understand what it means to be on the same page.The most important person is Christ in us. And therefore, everything that this world is clinging to, all the power plays, all the frantic energy, it's like, we don't, it's not us. We're not doing that. We're going to choose love. We're going to choose peace. We're going to choose to bridle our tongues and to restrain our speech.We're not going to engage in other-side-is-evil business. We're not going to do that. We're not going to dehumanize people. We're not going to be people of tribes of this world because we belong to the most beautiful, wonderful tribe that is Christ Jesus. And that means we change the way we operate in this culture. Listen, I love America.I love America. This Saturday, I'm going to go so hard. I'm going to America 250 so hard. I'm serious. I do love, I love this country. As Jeremiah prophesied to the people he was prophesying to, he said, seek the good of the land that you are in.I want to seek the good of the land that I'm in and I'm thankful for all of our bright spots and I'll seek to evangelize through everyday mission and all the parts that are broken. But not for a moment should we forget where our main citizenship is. It is not here. It is in heaven. And from it, we wait a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who would transform these broken bodies to be with him in glory for eternity. That's where our hope is.So, that means that the present divisions that we see everywhere around us, if you have gotten wrapped up in them in any way, shape, or form, you need to repent. I have had to do the work of repentance. I'm having to repent. If you have gotten caught up in the frantic nature of everything's falling apart, no, no, no. We need to be grounded in what is eternal and what is true. That the vile language that is unbecoming of Christian living has to go.It cannot be reposted. It cannot be said in jokes. It cannot be said in conversations and shops, rooms, and break rooms, and community groups. And it's got to go. It has to go. So, may we be a people that are salt and light and a culture filled with darkness that if this continues in a direction that it is going, will breed more violence and more violence and more violence and more hate.May we be a people that stands in the middle of it and says, no, there is a better way and that better way is Jesus. Let's pray. Heavenly Father, I pray that you might help us compel us to gospel hope that doesn't put hope in all the present divisions that are at play right now that we would as Christians repent where we've spoken harshly and fiercely about other people. As that's trickled down into how we think about each other in our own church, may we repent that we speak kindly, speaking the truth in love, that we embody wise speech that flows out of a primary allegiance to you. And Lord Jesus, if there's anyone here that's put their hope in this present world and all of its political forces and all of its temporary hope, may you compel them to primary faith and allegiance to you.In Jesus' name. Amen.

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  Op 13 september 2021 verdwijnt Lorraine Garcia, een 61 jarige vrouw uit Richland County, South Carolina spoorloos. Lamanda, haar voormalige schoondochter, doet aangifte van de vermissing als ze Lorraine alsmaar niet te pakken krijgt. De twee spraken elkaar vrijwel dagelijks en na 13 september houdt dat opeens abrupt op. Lorraine's zoon Anthony was weer bij zijn moeder ingetrokken en dat beviel maar matig. Lorraine had tegen buren geklaagd over Anthony die steeds agressiever tegen haar deed, haar bankpasjes had afgepakt en haar opsloot in haar slaapkamer. De politie krijgt pas twee maanden nadat Lorraine voor het laatst is gezien bericht dat ze kwijt is. Als de politie poolshoogte gaat nemen ruikt het huis naar bleekmiddel, al Lorraine's spullen zijn weg en in een kamer is de vloerbedekking eruit getrokken. Maar waar is Lorraine? Wil jij een PodcastHeld zijn? Dat kan! Geef me vijf sterren op Spotify of een duimpje op Podimo en volg me op Instagram, TikTok, of Youtube. Of koop mijn nieuwe boek! Nu ook verkrijgbaar als audioboek! Een besneeuwd kasteel, een vervloekte diamant, een gemaskerd bal, een onverklaarbare moord... Kom mee naar Kasteel De Haar. Als je durft... Mijn nieuwe boek is  Moord in Kasteel de Haar. In dat boek worden Joop en Nettie, het dynamische duo uit De Moord op mr. Jacques Wijsman, door barones Hélène van Zuylen uitgenodigd op Kasteel de Haar.  Het hoogtepunt is een gemaskerd bal waar iedereen als Napoleon moet verschijnen. Tijdens het bal wordt één van de Napoleons vermoord. Wie heeft de trekker overgehaald en hebben ze eigenlijk wel de juiste Napoleon te grazen genomen? Als ze tot overmaat van ramp ingesneeuwd raken met de moordenaar moeten Joop, Nettie en Hélène zo snel mogelijk de moordenaar ontmaskeren... Ik groeide op in Haarzuilens, letterlijk om de hoek van het kasteel, heb er ook jaren als gids gewerkt. Het was altijd de droom om nog eens een boek te schrijven waarin barones Hélène allerlei avonturen zou beleven. Dit is dat boek. Sterker nog, we zijn al aan bezig met de VIJFDE DRUK!!! Moord in Kasteel de Haar is overal te koop, zoals Bol en Bruna,  maar ook bij je lokale boekhandel zoals Boekhandel Van Kralingen in Breukelen!!!

Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney went on national television and did something defense lawyers almost never do — he told the public his team has a plan for the prosecution's strongest evidence. The kennel video captured Alex's voice at the Moselle property minutes before the murders. It destroyed his alibi. It forced him to admit he lied under oath. And now Harpootlian says the defense is ready for it.That's not the only weapon the defense is loading. New forensic cell phone experts are being brought in to challenge the prosecution's timeline. Jim Griffin confirmed that unknown male DNA was recovered from under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails and never run through CODIS. And the defense is sitting on eight thousand pages of sworn testimony from the first trial — every prosecution witness locked into a story from three years ago.Griffin also said Richland County and Charleston likely wouldn't qualify for a venue change because they don't match Colleton County's demographics. So the defense may be stuck trying this case in the same region where the first trial became a national spectacle. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta breaks it all down. Tony Brueski, Robin Dreeke, and Bob Motta.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #DickHarpootlian #MurdaughRetrial #KennelVideo #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #CODIS #TrueCrime

This week on The News Man Weekly, Carl dives into a packed local agenda, addressing the "nothing to do in Mansfield" crowd by highlighting a weekend full of community events, from Juneteenth celebrations to the Miss Ohio parade. Carl shares his take on the History Channel's Washington docudrama, plus the latest on Richland County tax relief, state funding for the new Mansfield Playhouse and vehicle upgrades for the local police department. Later, Rusty Cates and hot air balloon pilot-in-training Luke Wash join the show to preview the upcoming Ashland BalloonFest and the history behind the "balloon town" tradition. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Ashland BalloonFest Facebook page Ashland BalloonFest website Some photos from BalloonFest 2025. Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this provocative commentary, the hosts highlight a perceived double standard in how hate symbols are treated in America based on political affiliation. The segment opens by discussing two recent instances in South Carolina—in Richland County and Hilton Head—where individuals faced severe backlash and enhanced criminal charges under local hate crime ordinances for spray-painting swastikas on property. The hosts contrast these local crackdowns with the national political stage, focusing on the unfolding controversy surrounding Graham Platner, the progressive candidate who just won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maine. Despite mainstream media confirmations and reports from ex-girlfriends that Platner sports an SS Totenkopf tattoo—the symbol worn by Nazi concentration camp administrators—his popularity among the Democratic base actually surged. After his main primary opponent, Governor Janet Mills, suspended her campaign, Platner's polling numbers jumped from 61% to a commanding 73% victory. The commentary sharply critiques the political Left, accusing primary voters of harboring a deep anti-Americanism and utilizing online platforms like Blue Sky to mask extreme ideologies, concluding that the establishment is willing to overlook literal hate symbols when they are attached to an aligned political agenda. Graham Platner, Maine Senate primary, Janet Mills, Susan Collins, Richland County, Hilton Head, Hate crime laws, Swastika graffiti, SS Totenkopf tattoo, Double standards, Blue Sky, Political commentary

**Tattoos, Traffic, and Sepsis: The Left's Great Blind Spot** In this multi-topic segment, the hosts expose deep-seated double standards on the national stage. The monologue starts with the disturbing surge of Maine progressive candidate Graham Platner, who secured 73% of the vote despite ex-girlfriend reports confirming he has an SS Totenkopf Nazi tattoo. The host compares Platner's political insulation to a 13-year-old in Richland County, South Carolina, who faced full hate-crime enhancements for graffitiing a swastika, pointing out the gross hypocrisy of the establishment. Shifting to the border crisis, the commentary highlights Department of Homeland Security Head Markwayne Mullin's report that the Trump administration has rescued 146,000 human-trafficked migrant children. The host blasts the previous administration for staffing a child crisis line with just a single person—leaving 65,000 distress calls unanswered—and praises Florida's local law-enforcement deputization model over South Carolina's inaction. Finally, the segment transitions to a rare positive note on AI technology, celebrating a new software system in Florida hospitals that successfully cut patient sepsis mortality rates in half. Graham Platner, Maine Senate primary, Hate crime laws, Richland County, Markwayne Mullin, Migrant children, Human trafficking, Border security, Local law enforcement, Pete Hegseth, Sepsis treatment, AI medical tech

H1-S2 full 00:00 you 00:13 All welcome back to the program. Let's go to the WRD talk line. We'll talk to Robert in Blue Ridge. How you doing, Doing well, how are you? I'm great. What's up, man? 00:24 i'm hearing lindsey graham spent eighteen million and advertising to get a job that's going to play one hundred and seventy four thousand dollars a year can you please explain that made because i just can't agree that don't make a whole lot of sense does it that doesn't seem like a good return on investment to me i in fact i heard it was more like i was saying one per one person said they do you spend twenty seven million 00:49 I that's a lot of money. I can't buy them, Liz. I can't either. I appreciate it, Robert. Thank you very, very much. But you folks in Greenville and Spartanburg, and my listeners here, you can take something away from this, that you were the only folks in the state of South Carolina to say no to Lindsey Graham. You said, nah, baby, nah. We don't want your 01:19 Little Mermaid, Bubble Wand, Toton Self to be our Senator. In Spartanburg County, Mark Lynch won with 43 % of the vote. Lindsey Graham got 41. Greenville County, Mark Lynch got 44.89 % of the vote. Lindsey Graham got 40 % of the vote. Lindsey won in every, let me just, oh, yeah, look at this. 01:43 Yeah, Lindsey Graham winning big down in Charleston. You go to Berkeley County, Lindsey Graham winning huge there. Let's go to Lexington County, Lindsey Graham winning big there, 61%. Richland County, 63%. Let's just take a look. I mean, just go up to Cherokee. Lindsey got 52. Pickens County. Wait, this is what gets me. Pickens County. 02:11 You guys showed up and booed Lindsey Graham practically off the stage. 02:18 Right there in downtown Pickens. 02:24 And then you turn around and vote for them with 45 % of the vote. I don't get it. don't get it. Oconee County, Lindsay 51%, York County, 48, Lancaster County, 61%. I don't get it. I promise you, I don't get that. I really don't. We need change. Well, just vote for the same old guy. We appreciate that. So, I mean, that to me. 02:54 That to me is amazing. It really is. So we got six more years of Lindsey Graham, eight actually, um so to speak. Well, six and a half. um 03:08 More years of Lindy Graham. 03:12 And as much as he has, and I can't understand why people can't see it when he does it. That's the only thing. Maybe people aren't just paying attention. But Lindsey Graham will stab Donald Trump in the back. He did it just a few weeks ago with the Iran deal. Talking about how the Iran deal was bad and was going to be a victory for the Iranians. And even Donald Trump had to come out with a statement saying, you people don't even know what the deal is and you're out there talking bad about it. 03:43 If Lindsey Graham 03:47 were in any other position in the Senate, I don't think Trump would have endorsed him. I really don't. I don't think Trump would have endorsed him. But right now he's head of the Budget Committee, and he will probably be once again head of the Senate Judiciary Committee. um If he beats Dr. Annie Andrews, we'll see. But Lindsey Graham right now to Donald Trump is a necessary evil. 04:15 And I'm going to stick by my prediction that he wins this thing in November. He's going to turn on Trump. Let's go to Doug in Simpsonville. Doug, welcome. Hey, nice talking to you again. I just want to thank Word 98.9 because I think if it wasn't for you guys, ah Lindsey would have won in Greenville. ah Maybe. 04:44 You've been putting out the word, uh well, literally. anyway, I just wanted to give a tip to the hat to the whole team. Well, I appreciate that. Thank you. I wish you covered all of South Carolina. And I know some callers have come in and said, hey, King, just uh link your coverage to some other cell towers or something. I wish it was an easy solution. uh 05:14 hey i have i have disagreements with you sometimes with care etc but i'm nine percent of the issues uh... uh the ... 581 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0000 kzYxxHikjOv3kjk0Pw8cJbHLjFSJSkPg news The Charlie James Show Podcast news H1-S2 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fe

After celebrating our 100th episode in front of a live audience, the News Man Weekly crew returns to the familiar confines of the Richland Source podcast studio. This week, Carl, Zac and Hayden dive into some of the biggest local stories making headlines, including a major roundabout project in the Lexington-Ontario corridor, the opening of Silver Birch of Mansfield and storm damage across Knox County. Later, we sit down with Destination Mansfield Richland County President Lee Tasseff for a conversation about tourism's impact on the local economy, what attractions are bringing visitors to the area and why this summer could be one of the busiest yet for Richland County. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Friedrick on Cleveland mob: Angelo Lonardo, Danny Greene & FBI investigations Roundabout construction to close Lex-Springmill/Home roads June 15 for 120 days Silver Birch opens doors to affordable assisted senior living in Mansfield Short, severe thunderstorm results in serious damage, power outages across Knox County Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A South Carolina jury has delivered a verdict in one of the most high-profile cases in the state: Rick Chow, the former convenience store owner accused of murdering 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023, has been found not guilty. The decision, reached after three days of evidence and roughly eight hours of deliberation, has sent shockwaves through the community. In this episode, we break down the starkly different narratives presented in the courtroom. We examine the prosecution's argument—that Chow chased the teenager for over 130 yards after a wrongful shoplifting accusation and shot him in the back while he was fleeing—against the defense's claim that Chow acted in necessary self-defense to protect his son from an armed youth. We also look at the aftermath, including the Carmack-Belton family's intent to pursue a civil lawsuit and the broader questions this case has raised about justice, gun violence, and the value of Black life. In this episode, we cover:The Trial Breakdown: A summary of the evidence, including surveillance footage and conflicting eyewitness accounts. The "Stand Your Ground" & Self-Defense Debate: How the defense successfully argued that Chow was protecting his son. Community Reaction: The anger and grief expressed by the local community and the Carmack-Belton family. What's Next: Insights into the planned civil litigation and the impact on the Richland County community. Make sure to subscribe for deep dives into legal developments and the stories shaping our culture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

This week's episode of the News Man Weekly is brought to you LIVE at Relax, It's Just Coffee. The team left the cozy confines of the Richland Source podcast studio and recorded in front of a live audience to celebrate 100 episodes. After our typical intro banner and news of the week -- we're joined by the Mansfield Shakespeare Company, musical guest Cody Nicolas and Mayor Jodie Perry and City Engineer Bob Bianchi came on to talk about Main Street construction. We even had a surprise visit from Skate Ohio. NOTE: We apologize for the less-than-ideal sound quality during the musical guest's performance. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Visit Mansfield Shakespeare Company's website Find Cody Nicolas's band Narrow/Arrow on Spotify Find updates on the Main Street Improvement Project Mayor: Buc-ee's visitors -- not local taxpayers -- will pay for infrastructure improvements Solar farm proposed for construction atop closed Mansfield, Richland County landfills Time is right: Mansfield restaurateur Dan Lew buying Coney Island Diner business on Main Street Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Ruble and Kate Bugby are the leadership team of the newly formed Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) in South Carolina. Launched in July 2025, CADP serves as Richland County's economic development engine – uniting public and private partners to drive long-term community prosperity. The CADP has been a key force behind the Columbia region's transformation over the past decade, helping create jobs, attract investment and strengthen the area's competitiveness.

Today – Closed landfills in Mansfield and Richland County could soon find new life as a solar farm capable of generating 25 megawatts of power.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Mansfield celebrated Memorial Day with a message from a retired Army general who said Richland County’s care for its fallen heroes makes him proud to be an Ohioan.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Ben Bakko of Richland County is a board member of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. We visit with Bakko about the cold start to the planting season, as well as the recent win for U.S. agriculture with the House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with farmer Ben Bakko of Richland County about the recent win for U.S. agriculture with the House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A confiscated Madison Township home tied to one of Richland County’s largest drug cases is headed for sale, and local officials say the move sends a clear message.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 98 of the News Man Weekly, the crew riffs on graduation season, the Cavs’ Game 7 victory and the Sonic Temple music festival. We break down the latest developments surrounding the proposed Buc-ee's project, discuss the $1 million state grant awarded to demolish the West Park Shopping Center and recap the Ohio State Highway Patrol's latest OVI checkpoint. Carl also revisits the comedy classic Animal House in this week’s edition of “What’s Carl Watching?” complete with his top five favorite lines from the movie. Later, we welcome Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero for a wide-ranging conversation about the proposed Franklin Township data center, the Buc-ee’s development, wind and solar restrictions, the future of the Westinghouse site and Richland County's direction over the next five years. The interview also explores the balancing act between economic growth and quality of life as local leaders navigate some of the biggest development conversations the county has seen in years. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Find our Sonic Temple coverage here Wrecking ball is next: State awards $1 million grant to demolish former West Park Shopping Center One motorist cited for OVI during checkpoint on U.S. 42 on Thursday St. Peter’s High School graduates 19 students during 2026 commencement Annexation vote for Buc-ee’s planned for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday Richland County commissioners oppose data center plan, but cannot ban them Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richland County commissioners say they oppose a proposed Franklin Township data center, but they also say they do not have the legal authority to ban those projects countywide.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 97 of News Man Weekly opens with a Carl rant about Richland County’s surprisingly massive primary election turnout. Carl, Zac and Hayden then riff on the weekend before diving into the latest local headlines, including Mansfield’s Bike-A-Palooza giving away more than 100 bicycles, two Shelby school staff members credited with saving a choking student’s life and the long-awaited comeback of Mansfield Speedway. Later in the show, we welcome guests B.J. Price and Adam McElroy from Skate Ohio to talk about the organization’s rapid growth, plans for a future downtown presence, a new development at the Ontario Center and the momentum behind the Bad Magic Skatepark project at Maple Lake Park. The conversation explores how skateboarding can create community, mentorship and positive outlets for young people, while also touching on new partnerships, expansion into other communities and the larger vision for skate culture across Ohio. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Visit Skate Ohio's website and follow them on Facebook. Email info@skateohio.com to collaborate or partner. Richland County ranks 2nd among 88 Ohio counties in voter turnout Tuesday Free, family Bike-A-Palooza returns to Mansfield’s North Lake Park on Saturday Shelby City Schools staff members act quickly to save choking student Monster trucks invade Mansfield Speedway Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Joe DeMare talks about Mothers' Day, electric cars, and the biggest week in birding. Next, he interviews Brian McPeek Jr. about the failed attempt to overturn Richland County's ban on wind and solar power. In a tight referendum, Richland County Ohio voted to stay stuck in the 20th century banning the wind and solar power that's sweeping the world. Rebecca Wood tells us about orangutans and motherhood. Ecological News includes an incredible victory in the fight to protect the Pe'sla area of the Black Hills, and Trump allowing unregulated hunting in all national park and forest lands. 

Ohio's 2026 primary delivered the tightest Democratic-to-Republican turnout split since 2006, plus a wave of results that reshape what to expect in November. In this solo episode of Purple Political Breakdown Ohio Edition, Radell Lewis breaks down the Democratic primary winners for governor, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and key congressional districts including OH-1, OH-3, OH-7, OH-9, OH-10, OH-12, OH-13, and OH-15. Then we dig into what the numbers actually mean: the Vance vs. Ramaswamy proxy fight in the Republican treasurer race, Speaker Matt Huffman's mixed primary night, the Cleveland Browns stadium becoming a Republican-on-Republican attack line, the school tax levy crisis with 42 of 66 levies failing, the Brenner-Lear switcheroo flop in Delaware County, the Ohio Supreme Court submetering ruling and what it means for renters, and this week's County of the Week, Richland County and the failed pro-solar referendum. Plus the Ohio news every voter needs in their head before national headlines bury it: Sen. Jon Husted's early Senate ad buy, the $79 million Republican defense, House Majority PAC's $10.8 million Ohio play, the $2.9 million governor's mansion repair, and the property tax abolition campaign's June signature deadline. Political solutions without political bias. Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORK Check Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb: An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the Unfuck America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

05/08/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Terry Goerger to talk about his campaign for the North Dakota legislature. Republican Terry Goerger is a lifelong resident of Richland County, farmer, business owner, and public servant who currently serves as a Richland County Commissioner. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 96 of the News Man Weekly, we break down the key stories shaping the community. These include what voters need to know ahead of the May 5 primary election, a downtown vandalism arrest that drew a strong response from police leadership and the long-awaited roundabout project at Lexington-Springmill and Home roads finally moving toward construction. Then, we’re joined by broadcaster Chris Kelly from iHeartMedia. Kelly shares insight into upcoming career changes, how radio in Mansfield has evolved over the years, and how he got started in radio and what advice he has for younger folks in the industry today. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Read all of our election coverage K.E. McCartney earns $241K contract to oversee Richland County roundabout construction Mansfield police arrest 21-year-old man for alleged downtown theft & vandalism Fire! Cannons belch smoke and flame at 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show in Mansfield Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springtime in Wisconsin means that row crop farmers are getting in the field to start their season and maple syrup producers are ending theirs. Scott Walter sits down with me. He has an eight-generation family farm in northwestern Richland County. He says that the operation started as a small dairy farm and has evolved into something that can support his kids coming back to the farm, a maple syrup operation. He tells Kiley Allan about the family's business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In northwestern Richland County, it lies a seven generation farm. What started as a small dairy has now grown into a maple syrup operation. They tap about 4,000 trees a year and that gets them 1,500 to 2,000 gallons of syrup every year. Connie Allen sat down with me. She's now the seventh generation taking the reins of the farm, but that wasn't always what she thought she would do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richland County, Ohio used to be a major manufacturing hub. Now, as the plants have closed, residents are looking to renewable energy to revive jobs and development. There's just one problem: their board of county commissioners issued a blanket ban on large-scale solar and wind projects last summer, bringing those efforts to a halt. Now, residents are waging a historic fight to overturn the ban. In this episode, host Gloria Riviera speaks with two locals behind the campaign: Brian McPeek, Business Manager and Financial Secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Shayna Fritz, the Executive Director for the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum. Together, they break down what's at stake, from job development and homegrown energy to the rights of farmers and landowners to earn a living from their property, and how Richland County can be a model for communities across the country to shape their energy futures. To learn more about the campaign to reject the ban on large scale solar and wind in Richland County, visit nobanonpropertyrights.com.

Today – A notorious Richland County murder case has reached its final chapter, as convicted killer John Boyle has died in prison.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 94 of News Man Weekly starts with a very Ohio problem — snow in April and a place that refuses to fully commit to spring — before diving into a packed week of local headlines and big-picture conversations. From the latest developments (and pushback) on the proposed Buc-ee’s site to a major downtown hotel redevelopment and the passing of one of Richland County’s most infamous criminal figures. Plus, we're joined by Ashland University professor John Moser before he heads to a new career role at the University of Tennessee. Moser breaks down today’s political climate through a historical lens, drawing comparisons to past global conflicts and offering insight into where the country may be headed. Moser doesn’t hold back, either — diving into the escalating war in Iran, breaking down how President Trump’s foreign policy fits (or doesn’t) into historical precedent, and what it all means for America’s standing on the global stage. Then, Richland Source reporter Katie Ellington Serrao joins the show to talk about the Source Journalism Fellowship, what it means for the next generation of local storytellers, and why civic engagement starts earlier than most people think. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Apply to the Source Media Journalism Fellowship Free food, music and community spirit highlight first 'BBQ at the Goose' in Mansfield Downtown Mansfield hotel proposal latest public-private development push Sentence complete: Convicted murderer John Boyle dies behind bars Mansfield Planning Commission advances rezoning for Buc-ee's site Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette, about a new solar factory coming to Laurens County and a dispute over land development cost overruns at Scout Motors in Richland County.

Today – A major Buc-ee’s proposal is moving closer to reality in Mansfield, but there’s a growing clash between promised economic development and the fears of residents who say their quiet corner of Richland County could be changed for good.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Jones, coordinator of the Richland County Ag + Art Tour in Richland County, South Carolina.Amanda helps organize this free, self-guided tour that connects the community with local farms, artists, and makers. We talk about what goes into running the tour, why it matters for local agriculture, and how it brings thousands of people out to experience farm life each year.We also dive into Amanda's own experience as a farmer, what day-to-day life looks like on her farm, and the realities of working in agriculture today. From livestock to land stewardship, she shares honest insight into both the challenges and rewards.If you're interested in farming, local food, or supporting your community, this is a great conversation you won't want to miss.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Richland County Ag + Art Tour, you can find them here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agandarttourrichlandcounty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agandartrichland/Website: https://www.agandarttour.com/richlandThis episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticIf you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/columbiashottestpodcast/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Today – Blue pinwheels spinning outside the Mansfield YMCA are putting a visible face on Child Abuse Prevention Month — and highlighting the urgent work being done to protect Richland County’s children.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 91 of News Man Weekly kicks off with Carl officially declaring mowing season open in Mansfield. From there, Carl, Zac and a newly reinstated Hayden dive into their weekend recap: The Source won an award, baseball’s return, college basketball and the usual chaos before jumping into "What's Carl Watching?" In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several local developments, including a new disc golf course coming to Middle Park, a potential expansion by a local steel fabricator that could bring new jobs to the area and the next phases of the West End Neighborhood Improvement Project set to begin this spring. Finally, the show welcomes Jessica Gribben, the new President and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. Gribben shares her journey from real estate and banking into community development, reflects on her deep roots in Richland County and outlines her vision for driving economic growth, workforce development, and long-term opportunity in the region. It’s a forward-looking conversation about leadership, momentum and what it takes to build a stronger local economy. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Visit the Chamber's website to learn more about membership, economic development, workforce initiatives and more Volunteers clear the way for Middle Park Disc Golf Course in Mansfield Steel fabricator eyes job growth, crane upgrade with new Mansfield addition Mansfield awards $3 million contract for final West End Neighborhood Improvement phases Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Lucas couple has opened Backroads Brew, a new coffee truck now making stops around Richland County.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 90 of News Man Weekly opens with Carl greeting the official arrival of spring in the only way he knows how -- with suspicion, sarcasm and a near fall by the mailbox. Carl and Zac then roll into their weekend recap and discuss the best Scorsese films during another installment of, "What's Carl Watching?" In News of the Week, the crew recaps several major local stories, including Richland County awarding the contract for the new roundabout at Lexington-Springmill and Home roads, Mansfield exploring a possible downtown DORA to boost activity and support local businesses and the latest steps in the long process of bringing a Buc-ee’s travel center to I-71/Ohio 39 corridor. Finally, the show welcomes Sherry Branham-Fonner, who is retiring after a long career in social services and public service in Richland County, most recently as executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. She reflects on 33 years of work in the community, the changing landscape of mental health and addiction recovery, the challenges of leading during difficult times and what she hopes people better understand about the services and support systems available in Richland County. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Find mental health services, hotlines and more at Richland Recovery Network Is there a DORA in Mansfield's future? Adena Corp. wins $2.4 million bid to build roundabout at Lex-Springmill and Home roads Vero 'confident' Buc-ee's development will meet environmental requirements Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richland County, Ohio used to be a major manufacturing hub. Now, as the plants have closed, residents are looking to renewable energy to revive jobs and development. There’s just one problem: their board of county commissioners issued a blanket ban on large-scale solar and wind projects last summer, bringing those efforts to a halt. Now, residents are waging a historic fight to overturn the ban. In this episode, host Gloria Riviera speaks with two locals behind the campaign: Brian McPeek, Business Manager and Financial Secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Shayna Fritz, the Executive Director for the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum. Together, they break down what’s at stake, from job development and homegrown energy to the rights of farmers and landowners to earn a living from their property, and how Richland County can be a model for communities across the country to shape their energy futures. To learn more about the campaign to reject the ban on large scale solar and wind in Richland County, visit nobanonpropertyrights.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Back-to-back windstorms battered Richland County, knocking out power to more than 14,000 homes and keeping residents on edge through the weekend.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“C” is for Congaree National Park. South Carolina's only National Park, Congaree is located on 22,000 acres in the Congaree River floodplain of lower Richland County.

Today – The Richland County Land Bank is seeing strong demand for home repair grants, with more than 60 applications already submitted for programs aimed at making older homes safer and more stable.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A lifetime spent helping young people find confidence, purpose and safer paths forward is being celebrated in Richland County as longtime educator Judy Villard Overocker steps into retirement after 42 years of service.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/27/26: While Joel Heitkamp is out, Richland County Commissioners Perry Miller and Nathan Berseth fill in and are joined by North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The clock is running out at the Mansfield Inn, where state officials have now backed Richland County’s order to clear the long-term motel of residents amid structural concerns and an ongoing lack of running water.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we are doing something a little different. For the first time ever, I'm taking the "Strange, Dark, and Mysterious" stories outside to a literal campfire to bring you a tale that is as unsettling as it is historic.Hundreds of years ago in what is now Richland County, Wisconsin, a search party from the Ho-Chunk Nation followed the tracks of three missing hunters deep into a remote ravine. What they found was a dark cave and a haunting sound echoing from the depths—a sound that signaled they were no longer alone.Be sure to WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 83 finds News Man Weekly buried deep in a Mansfield February — frozen, gray and feeling a lot like Groundhog Day with worse wind chill. The crew riffs on surviving brutal cold, charity events and a Cavs trade shakeup. From there, Carl runs through a news cycle, including updates from the county mayors’ panel, developments at the former Westinghouse site and new charges in a Mansfield homicide case. Our guests this week are Gary and Reneta Music of the Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment. We talk with them about the discipline and philosophy of "Kata," the role of empowerment in martial arts, the roots of karate in ancient Japanese traditions and how their downtown dojo is shaping students far beyond punches and kicks. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Related links: Learn more about Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment Buy Gary's book on Amazon or purchase it at 44 West Fourth St. Adult karate class celebrates promotions at MAKE in downtown Mansfield End property taxes? Richland County mayors weigh in on potential impact Two Mansfield men, teenage boy all charged in 2025 murder of 18-year-old WestingHOUSE: Community festival to celebrate Mansfield site’s future Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism. Download our new mobile app. Full intro song (produced by AI) here.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenzie details a crime in Richland County with a truly shocking twist. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.