Podcasts about Surry County

HERE YE HEAR YE! The Grande Dame of Potomac, the Dutchess of Surry County, Mrs. Black Bill Gates, the SHE-EO of the House of Huger herself has been found guilty of being an absolute hot mess and in her own words "LIT" while driving! Naturally a gathering of DMV Divas to cover this breaking news needed to happen! Aarti and Taria discuss this mess that Karen has gotten herself into and a full week of Bravo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therealityispod/support

Walk through a historic story of election denialism as we tell the story of Surry County and the first removal of election deniers from public office in the country. Learn about the critical infrastructure of our election administration as we detail how the violent Jan. 6 insurrection trickles down to your local elections— and how North Carolina's robust pro-democracy community fought to keep elected officials accountable to the law and the people they are supposed to serve.Southern Gumption is hosted by Andy Li (he/him/they/them), presented by Southern Coalition for Social Justice, and produced by Earfluence.

Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) Michael Harrison shares his personal experiences and stories from attending an HBCU to an impressive 34 years of military service and beyond.  His journey illustrates a life of service and giving back to the community.     “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Hickam Officers' Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/.    Show Notes:    Bio:  Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) Michael T. Harrison, Sr. was born at Fort Eustis, VA and raised in Surry County, VA where both his paternal and maternal families trace their lineage back seven generations. He is a proud husband, father, grandfather, and soldier. Harrison served in the U.S. Army in CONUS & OCONUS for 34 years retiring in 2014 as a Major General. During his active-duty years, he led and commanded military units from the Lieutenant to Major General level in peace and war. Since active-duty retirement, he has led an international security company and worked as a consultant for an information technology consulting firm where he coached and mentored a political appointee at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. He has also served as a contractor for the Department of African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.     He currently spends his time following his love: coaching and mentoring young men and women in and out of the military. He is very active in his community where he leads a Feeding Homeless Families project for the Williamsburg Rotary Club and serves on the Legal Redress Committee for the York James City Williamsburg NAACP. He is a life member of Disabled Veterans of America, the Surry Historical Society, the Military Officers Association of America, and the Howard University Alumni Association.     He is the recipient of several awards and decorations to include the U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Order of the Rising Sun Award presented by the Government of Japan, the Order of Bahrain Award (Class III) presented by the Emir of Bahrain and the Williamsburg, Virginia Rotary District 7600 Foundation Service Award.    

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac as a trip to Surry County for Karen isn't enough to mend things in this group. Also, the season premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where the remnants of Scandoval still remain and Lala attempts to mend things with Rachel. Then, they talk Real Housewives of Beverly Hills where Drunk Erika is back and it leads to quite a few revelations at dinner in Spain. And finally, Real Housewives of Miami where the ladies go from spiritual healing to out of touch ridiculousness in Mexico City. 3:27 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 08, Episode 11 51:07 - Vanderpump Rules: Season 11, Episode 01 1:54:57 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 13, Episode 14 2:36:25 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 06, Episode 14 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. Our theme song is Pulsar by Shane Ivers which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union (https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights) Trevor Project (https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout) PFLAG (https://pflag.org/donate/) True Colors United (https://my.truecolorsunited.org/give/107399/#!/donation/checkout) OutRight International (https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give) Lambda Legal (https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30130a?df_id=6680&mfc_pref=T&6680.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=D3311163DF16F06EEA5520010BAF90B5) GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (https://donate.glad.org/give/123741/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=webheader) Human Rights Campaign (https://give.hrc.org/page/118560/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=or_gnr_hrc_homepage2022) It Gets Better Project (https://give.itgetsbetter.org/give/250737/#!/donation/checkout)

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac as a trip to Surry County for Karen isn't enough to mend things in this group. Also, the season premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where the remnants of Scandoval still remain and Lala attempts to mend things with Rachel. Then, they talk Real Housewives of Beverly Hills where Drunk Erika is back and it leads to quite a few revelations at dinner in Spain. And finally, Real Housewives of Miami where the ladies go from spiritual healing to out of touch ridiculousness in Mexico City. 3:27 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 08, Episode 11 51:07 - Vanderpump Rules: Season 11, Episode 01 1:54:57 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 13, Episode 14 2:36:25 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 06, Episode 14 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. Our theme song is Pulsar by Shane Ivers which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union (https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights) Trevor Project (https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout) PFLAG (https://pflag.org/donate/) True Colors United (https://my.truecolorsunited.org/give/107399/#!/donation/checkout) OutRight International (https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give) Lambda Legal (https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30130a?df_id=6680&mfc_pref=T&6680.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=D3311163DF16F06EEA5520010BAF90B5) GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (https://donate.glad.org/give/123741/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=webheader) Human Rights Campaign (https://give.hrc.org/page/118560/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=or_gnr_hrc_homepage2022) It Gets Better Project (https://give.itgetsbetter.org/give/250737/#!/donation/checkout)

The Twots are breaking down this week's juiciest headlines including the Brandi and Caroline lawsuit and Heather's black eye! Then, the ladies of RHOP are heading to Surry County. Is Karen taking production into her own hands with who she chooses to invite? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aidan and Noah dive into Episode 11 of Season 8 of The Real Housewives of Potomac and are yet again disappointed with what seems to be the Bravo reality television equivalent of a "filler episode" in your average anime. Regardless they share their hopes for what the show can develop into and take you through the episode with a little shade and a little comedy. Grab your gas station margarita and get the host's thoughts on whether or not Karen actually picked names out of a hat for the Surry County trip that she had to increase her liability insurance for, how absolutely delectable Wendy and Eddie Osefo looked as a couple in their scene at the Jamaican restaurant, why it is not feasible for Gizelle and Ashley to stat an athleisure clothing line with one another and if an invitation without a conversation is indeed skipping steps. Follow the On a Real Note Podcast on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onarealnotepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onarealnotepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/onarealnotepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnARealNotePod Visit our website: https://www.onarealnote.com/

The Biscuit Eaters are a 7 piece, Bluegrass and Old Time family string band from Surry County, NC with their youngest member playing fiddle and singing at 5 years old. Meredith is a home schooling mother of six kids and their bass player, and father, Jason is a pastor. I got the chance to interview the family at the 2nd annual Galax Old Time Christmas Festival last weekend!Learn more about The Biscuit Eaters at https://youtube.com/@thebiscuiteaters?si=TxPae233zqFjytvThttps://www.facebook.com/thebiscuiteatersnc?mibextid=LQQJ4dThis mini episode of Appalachian Vibes Radio  Show is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Segment 2, October 28th, 2023 Several weeks ago we welcomed Head Fly Fishing Guide & Lead Instructor from Jesse Brown's, Elijah Saint Blancard. He's hit the ground running by speaking to groups in Charlotte & taking several fly fishing trips around the NC mountains.  He knows where the water is flowing and where the fish are biting.  More importantly he knows the sport of fly fishing (the how to learn properly, have fun, and catch fish). In the segment of the show, Saint Blancard, speaks with host, Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors about fly fishing western North Carolina during this time of year. Things You'll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: How the fall fly fishing is shaping up thus far? Addresses the concerns of water levels and the benefit of the cooler temperatures The people going on the fly fishing trips are men & women of all ages. What they're catching and what flies are working Saint Blancard's recommendation of a few places to Go:  Wilson Creek, Old Fort's Curtis Creek, Catawba River in Marion, NC, Mitchell River in Surry County, & the East Fork of the Roaring River in Stone Mountain State Park More Insights from the Outdoor Guys:  Book a North Carolina Fly Fishing Trip with Elijah at Jesse@jessebrown.com or Call 704.556.0020 The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown's.  Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Jo Clark who gives a fun overview of her wine tasting adventures in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ucJRAuQb7M4 There are 44 wineries in the Yadkin Valley, and twenty of those are in Surry County which has its own wine trail, and is the place where the Yadkin Valley AVA got its start in 2003. Read Jo's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-yadkin-valley/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina's Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Follow her stories here: http://haveglasswilltravel.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Jo Clark who gives a fun overview of her wine tasting adventures in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ucJRAuQb7M4  There are 44  wineries in the Yadkin Valley, and twenty of those are in Surry County which has its own wine trail, and is the place where the Yadkin Valley AVA got its start in 2003. Read Jo's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-yadkin-valley/  Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina's Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Follow her stories here: http://haveglasswilltravel.com/  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

In a world that tips towards negativity and defeatism, EdLeaders have the opportunity to brighten life and sew positivity through Bringing Joy into the schoolhouse and into the lives of students and staff every day.  Donna L. Bledsoe, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Surry County, NC was selected as the 2023 North Carolina State Principal of the Year. She encourages every EdLeader to "Bring the Joy" every day.Since becoming the leader of the small, rural school in 2016, Ms. Bledsoe has cultivated a community with a clear focus on student success, strong faculty collaboration, and overall school improvement. In her words, the culture of Cedar Ridge Elementary can be summed up in one word: “joy.” "Bring the joy" is their school mantra, and it's reflected in all aspects of the school.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on Twitter

At 7.3%, African Americans make up but a slither of America's $23B conservation industry. Not to mention, African Americans are less likely to go outdoors and enjoy outdoor recreation because of historic discrimination. This is harmful because as humans, we are nature, so it's important for our mental health, well being and survival that all people have the awareness and tools to participate in protecting and preserving our earth.   Today's guest, Charles Johnson III teaches physical, biological, and informational sciences to help communities realize the benefits of a healthy environment at the James River Association. In 2021, his team was awarded a grant to educate students from three counties across the James River Watershed. All 7th-grade students from Amherst, Hopewell, and Surry County, for three years starting in 2021-2024. As a result, every 7th-grade student in the county will experience a meaningful watershed educational experience with his team. In this episode, Charles helps us explore the importance of preserving local bodies of water because they are sources of life for human beings and creatures that we coexist with. He also unpacks education equity in the environmental arena, his story as an African American male discovering his passion for the outdoors, and the transformative work happening at the James River Association.   James River Association website: https://thejamesriver.org/  Get in touch with Charles on all social platforms: @benny_johnson_iii  Charles' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-johnson-a79333112/    If you listen to this show on Apple Podcasts, please rate us and leave a review. Your positive rating and feedback help other people who care about closing America's education gap find the podcast.   Remember to subscribe to the show on your podcast app so that you get notified when new episodes are released!   To learn more about the Ed Gap Evolution Podcast or request marketing services visit: www.edgapevolution.com

DOES A FROG HAVE A WATERTIGHT A$$H*LE?!?! ---OMG I am so excited! We are doing a mid season recap, we are talking Chris / Ashley instagram-gate. Candiace having to deal with these ridiculous rumors. Messy Ashley Ashley-ing, Gizelle "not today neck, not today ankles" THE MIA/WENDY BAR ONE FIGHT... and of course our love ALWAYS for the Grande Dame and Ambassador of Surry County, thee Karen Huger

David Waldman hopes you had a nice Celtic festival of Samhain... a holiday so scary they needed to round up all of the saints to chase it away. Some people are sick puppies. Some are idiots. The GQP calls them “the base”. 2000 Mules was written with them in mind. A Georgia man sues for being defamed. Surry County, North Carolina Director of Elections Michella Huff has been harassed by attention seekers, election loons and potential felons ever since Donald Trump only got 70% of the vote there in 2020. Huff got the press to shine a light on the situation, finally receiving enough awareness to allow her to do her job. Sunlight makes election denialists hide, but they aren't gone. They're multiplying and will be rushing out from under the fridge very soon. The Electoral Count Act does not help with certificates of election for Congress, but relies on the obeying of norms and morality of the participants, so...

This week, a special edition of the Carolina Weather Group covering the wildfires burning on Pilot Mountain in Surry County, North Carolina, and Pogue Mountain in McDowell County, North Carolina. Dry weather conditions combined with low humidity and gusty winds have led fire officials to issue a statewide ban on outdoor fires across North Carolina. Plus breaking news learned just today on the cause of the Grindstone Fire in Pilot Mountain State Park. The North Carolina Forest Service has determined the cause of the fire to be an escaped campfire in an undesignated area. The cause of the Sauratown Mountain Fire, also near Pilot Mountain State Park, was previously determined to be an escaped campfire. The Carolina Weather Group's Dan Whittaker shares video of roaring flames at Pilot Mountain State Park. WFMY TV meteorologist Christian Morgan joins us to explain how the weather conditions made it prime conditions for this fire to spread so easily. Plus the Carolina Weather Group's Scotty Powell visits another wildfire, this one burning on Pogue Mountain in McDowell County, NC. We also visit our 2020 conversation with the North Carolina Forest Service, who shared with us that 98% of wildfires in North Carolina are caused by humans. We'll also revisit tips they shared on how you can protect your home against the threat of wildfire. We examine the weather forecast for both North Carolina and South Carolina to see if and when rain could return, and how much of an impact it could have on our ongoing drought. SEE OUR 2020 CONVERSATION WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST SUPPORT US ON PATREON VISIT OUR WEBSITE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

Historical maps of Forsyth County displayed in the Wachovia Room at Old Salem's Moravian Research and Archaeology Lab. APRIL LAISSLE/WFDD County border lines in North Carolina are often far from symmetrical. That's especially the case for Forsyth County, which is certainly not a perfect square. That had listener John Strong wondering:  “Why do Forsyth County's southern boundaries look like Swiss cheese?” WFDD's April Laissle spoke to Martha Hartley, the director of research at Old Salem's Moravian Research and Archaeology Lab, to find the answer.  Diagram excerpted from The North Carolina Atlas: Portrait of a Changing Southern State. “Forsyth County's distinctive outline is a product of history and nature," Hartley says. That history is centered around the Moravian Church and its purchase of 100,000 acres of land in 1753 in the backcountry of North Carolina. Hartley says they named their new colony Wachovia after the Wachau Valley they knew in Austria with its similar rolling landscape. The Moravians chose the land due in large part to the richness of water resources. “The Moravians were thinking about the long term, they were thinking about a place that would support their plans for congregations and long-term stability," says Hartley. "And so this water, this amazing Muddy Creek system that is the backbone of Wachovia, is fed by thousands of springs and smaller tributaries. And when you think about where people are going to live in the 18th century, water is life." Wachovia was situated in Rowan County for the first 20 years the Moravians lived there. But by 1771, population growth prompted colony leaders to create Surry County by splitting up Rowan. But, they drew a dividing line right through the center of Wachovia, worrying the Moravians.  “So the Moravians petitioned, and the line was redrawn in 1773, and it was redrawn by the Moravian surveyor. The southern line of Forsyth County is mostly from this particular moment, and it included the southern boundary of Wachovia, the distinct form that we see today.” Both the southern and eastern lines of present-day Forsyth County came mostly from the split that created Surry County. For the next 18 years, Wachovia sat in the southeastern quadrant of Surry County, but by 1789 the population had reached another tipping point. “As the population continued to grow, there was a need for people to be close to their county seat and courthouse, because that's where all the business is done, and it's a powerful place," Hartley says. So, Surry County was cut down the middle, with the eastern half becoming Stokes County. The lower western side of Stokes was generally drawn along the Yadkin River. Rivers made logical borders because they had to be crossed.  The divide that would finally establish Forsyth County as we know it today didn't come for another 60 years.  “In 1849 Stokes County was cut in half. And the lower portion, which contained Wachovia the whole while, was named Forsyth County after Benjamin Forsyth, a local statesman and war hero who was fatally wounded in the War of 1812," says Hartley.   From there, leaders had to decide where to place the county seat in the new Forsyth County.  “At that time, Salem was a center for trade and growing industry and was located in the middle of the new county, the logical place for a county seat," Hartley says. "But Salem was a theocratic community. It was a religious place, and church leaders did not want a courthouse in Salem with its courthouse business and places of execution. So within the Salem town lot, they sold 51 acres in the northern part for the new county seat, which was ultimately named Winston.” The borders of the county have stayed more or less the same since then. The original Wachovia tract still fills the middle of it. And in many ways, Winston-Salem's city limits reflect Wachovia's historic borders.  Story does not include AP content #carolina curious #forsyth county #old salem museum and gardens Human Interest Normal Tweet

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We are upgrading from the Williamsburg trip (shade thrown) to Mia's Goddess luncheon with our RHOP gals. Before the breathless event begins, we have Wendy and Eddie speak to their boys about interacting with police and Robyn meets up with her new life coach. Fulfilling her duty as ambassador of Surry County, Karen is filming a tourism video of her hometown in POTOMAC? Yes, I am still confused with that, as is Andy. Do we finally get past the Gizelle and Karen drama? Does the Gizelle and Wendy feud finally come to an end? Who is always shading Ashley's forehead? I give my final thoughts on RHONY, predictions for the reunion, and dish a small opinion about the season premiere of RHOSLC.Follow ME @bravoyinzerFollow us @bleavpodcasts and @bleavpopcultureon the IG, honey!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To help celebrate the triumphant return of Salt Lake City, your favorite privileged twinks are joined by Krystina Arielle Tigner (@krystinaarielle)! They unpack the glorious first two minutes of the premiere, Mary's fake podcast, Whitney's cake-carrying skills, and whether Brooks is a fair target for Jen. They also discuss Dorit's downfall and Erika's rage in Beverly Hills and finally land in Potomac, where they tackle Karen as the Surry County ambassador, Candiace's goddess wig, why Wendy disrupts the franchise mold and which Potomac Housewife Krystina has a connection to. Want something to listen to besides Housewives podcasts? Check out the co-hosts' other endeavors! "This Is Gonna Be Good," a podcast co-hosted by Quin and fellow comic Carol Scudder to discuss everything from politics to pop culture "I Am The Cute One: A Mary-Kate & Ashley Podcast," a new podcast from The Dipp co-hosted by Donny & Chelsea (@ohnobravo) "Bad Gay: A Cultural Conversation," a podcast hosted by Anthony where he unpacks popular gay culture through candid conversations REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW! E-Mail Us: knowthatpod@gmail.com Follow Us on Instagram and Twitter: @knowthatpod Tune in every Monday at 7:30pm EST on our Instagram Live for a recap of the latest Bravo hot topics! Want to support the show? (https://www.patreon.com/knowthatpod) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's premiere week for The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! The ladies our bringing it with a season 2 debut episodes that has a bit of everything, FBI arrests, the aunt who smells like hospital, a Mary podcast, a new Housewife, Heather referencing Apres Ski, and so much more! After RHOSLC, Danny recaps The Real Housewives of Potomac, which had a Surry County tourist video that will live in my head forever, and lots more! Finally, Danny shares a detour about a squirrel in Ohio and some TV recommendations.RHOP: 33:00ish*To support this pod & access bonus episodes, visit Patreon.com/EverythingIconicLINKS:YouTube.com/DannyPellegrino1Twitter.com/DannyPellegrinoInstagram.com/DannyPellegrinoFacebook.com/PellegrinoDannyStore: EverythingIconic.store/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on The Real Housewives of Potomac, Karen shoots a promotional video for Surry County that doesn't actually take place in Surry County. Meanwhile, Mia manages to wager a shaky peace between the various women. Will it last? Probably not. Our Patreon Extras: https://patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo we break down Episode 17 of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 13,  ‘The Dopplegang's All Here', and Episode 15 of The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills Season 11, 'The Dinner Party From Hell: Part Two.' We also touch on the latest Real Housewives of Potomac, Season 6, Episode, 8, 'Talk to the Braids'.  Join Nathan and Mariana as they offer a blunt Aussie perspective of our favourite people in our favourite world of Bravoland. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter @effingbravo for podcast updates, tea, and Bravo news.  In this episode of RHONY, Galentine's game night gets wild with an unexpected call from Sonja's ex, and the women bond over their bedazzled body art. Leah laments over her relationship with Rob, and Bershan joins the ladies for a final night of fun, games and laughter. In this episode of RHOBH, Kyle assesses the progress at Sutton's new home, while Dorit hopes her new business venture is the right fit for her family. Crystal invites Erika, Garcelle and Kathy over for a dinner where duck is served, but beef is on the menu. Kathy puts her staff to work arranging an evening to remember, but when Erika and Sutton face off, it quickly becomes a night the ladies would rather forget. In this episode of RHOP, after an explosive confrontation in Williamsburg, tension is at an all-time high between Wendy and the Green Eyed Bandits. As hostess, Candiace hopes the ladies of the Estate and Cottage can twerk it out. Back home, Ashley hopes Michael is going to be a more attentive husband and father. Karen is inducted as the ambassador of Surry County and during her acceptance speech she reveals some surprising news. Follow Bravo Bravo Effing Bravo: @effingbravo on Instagram and Twitter Follow Nathan: @nathanbrown90 on Instagram and Twitter

On The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kathy Hilton hosted a holiday dinner party that took a dark turn when the tension between Sutton Stracke and Erika Girardi came to a head. On The Real Housewives of Potomac, tension was at an all-time high between Wendy Osefo, Gizelle Bryant, and Robyn Dixon after their explosive confrontation. Plus, Karen Huger was inducted as the ambassador of Surry County and during her acceptance speech she revealed some surprising news regarding LaDame. The Shahs of Sunset reunion continued with Paulina Ben-Cohen attempting to take ownership of the drama she caused within the group and Reza Farahan dropping a bomb that no one saw coming. Plus, RHOP's Candiace Dillard Bassett calls in to share all about her new song, her thoughts on the drama in Williamsburg between Gizelle, Robyn, and Wendy, and what's still to come this season.Get More Bravo:Bravo Insider Exclusive: Get a sneak peek at The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City ladies' glam interview looks for Season 2! Bravo Insider Exclusive: What did Below Deck Mediterranean chief stew Katie Flood really think of new girl Delaney Evans' lack of experience? She shared her thoughts during the After Show! Sign up to be a Bravo Insider for exclusive and never-before-seen content Stream Below Deck Mediterranean episodes one week early on Peacock! You can tweet/tag/DM The Daily Dish on Twitter at @BravoTV using #BravoDailyDish and on Instagram at @BravoDailyDish. You can find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megsegura, Erik on Instagram and Twitter @erikjmac.On Facebook? Join The Daily Dish Facebook group!Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We seriously can't get enough of RHOBH and Sutton vs Erika. Are Erika's tears real? Are the girls torturing her? Is Dorit defending Sutton? Why is Kyle throwing her renter under the bus? Also Kathy telling Dorit not to talk at the table was iconic. In Potomac, we saw Karen be sworn is as the ambassador of Surry County and announcing she also has a candle line, it's three wicks. Wendy is still fighting with Robyn and Gizelle because Mia told her the girls said she was a “weak bitch" but maybe made up the bitch part... We had the finale of New York with an identity swap, boobies with pasties, and throwing plates. Leah and Ramona definitely had the most fun acting like one another and we had a blast watching them. Come judge with us! You can find us on social media:Instagram: @twojudgeygirlsFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirlsCameo: www.cameo.com/twojudgeygirls2Podcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The skeletal remains of a young female were located off of a highway in Gregg County, Texas. Based on the condition of the remains, it is believed she had been deceased for at least two years prior to the date of recovery. She was between 17 and 25 years old, Caucasian, and had an un-repaired cleft palate. Ongoing genealogy work by the DNA Doe Project reveals she may have relatives in Raleigh County, #WestVirginia. Other areas of interest are Patrick County, #Virginia and Surry County, #NorthCarolina. Surnames of interest include Bowman, Niten/Knighton, Grey and Jessup. The two ways the public can help develop these efforts is by sharing this post across social media expanding the reach of this information; and as comfortable, anyone originally from the noted geographical areas could upload their DNA into GEDmatch or Family Tree DNA to increase the chances of identifying this female. Please contact the Gregg County Sheriff's Office at 903-236-8400 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST if you have any information that could help identify this female. Additional information: www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1225447/1/screen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindofanimmigrant/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindofanimmigrant/support

It's episode 23 in which Patrick and Philip are joined by Zach for a socially distant hang in Patrick's garage. It's the first face-to-face recording! Topics covered in this episode: Local Restaurants in Stokes and Surry County (that may or may not still exist) Eastern European cuisine in Pennsylvania Chicken Pie Day The continual disappointment of Hardee's McRib with a Orange Hi-C Field Day John Lennon & Kurt Cobain double tracking vocals Vh1's Classic Albums series Flogging Molly at the Electric Factory (Philadelphia, PA) Patrick at the Blue Note in NYC Philip watches the BTS livestream concert at 6am Cat's Cradle Reel Big Fish Patrick's Guitar Virtuoso College Roommate The Future of Live Performance and Performance venues Rate, Review, and Subscribe. Do not miss that next episode, now! Where to find us online! Twitter: @SCBoysPod Instagram: @stokescountyboys Email: stokescountyboys@gmail.com Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2db8mudoCDDZj0vsm6UCDP?si=Qk-U6MPxSEqibf61x1CS_A Support the show! Help us keep the pod going and you can choose the theme of a future episode!: https://anchor.fm/scboys/support Cover Art: Gorgeous George Music Credit: "In the Garage" by Weezer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scboys/support

My dear friend and mentor, Carrie, is a yoga educator and life coach in Charlotte, NC. She is the co-creator of Explore and Expand, where she leads specially curated travel retreats in exciting locations across the globe (she co-hosts a highly entertaining podcast, too, by the way!) “Basically I feel like that’s why we’re here: to connect, and to let people know that they matter” Sonker is a traditional dish at the intersection of pie, cobbler, and crumble, which is unique to Surry County, NC, where Carrie is from. Usually made with a juicy berry (such as blackberries) or sweet potato, it has been covered by a number of media sources because of how special it is (including NYT and Our State). There’s even an annual Sonker Festival! For Carrie, it is so much part of the fabric of her family’s life that none of her relatives ever wrote down a recipe; they just know how to make it. Carrie grew up in Mount Airy, where no invitation was necessary to visit loved ones. In preparation for this podcast conversation, Carrie decided to make blackberry sonker for the first time, which required lots of research and reviewing of family traditions with various relatives. “It felt special and important and a way of honoring my Memaw.” She resisted the urge to purchase versions of the ingredients she perceived as more nutritious, coming to decide that this was not the intention behind sonker. “The intention is to celebrate abundance and delight. When I make this dish, it will be infused with her love and her spirit.” She shared her memories about all the delicious treats available in the glass container at Memaw and Pa’s house, and how she has come to appreciate these even more as an adult. We spoke more broadly about comfort food, and how food can be a way of expressing love and care to others. Carrie shared stories about the importance of this from her world travels. “Even when you don’t speak the same language with words, you can speak the same language of gratitude and appreciation and connection through that experience.” We also discussed the ways COVID-19 has only deepened her experiences of connection and resiliency.

(MIC SMITH/AP) Governor Roy Cooper has said his administration is relying on science and data to make decisions about how to keep the public safe from COVID-19. Many North Carolinians have been trying to do the same – checking the latest numbers on the DHHS website to decide whether it’s safe to go to a restaurant or even send their children back to school. But it can be hard to tell how those numbers are determined. A listener asked Carolina Curious how Forsyth County counts active COVID-19 cases. We took a look at the latest policies and spoke with experts to learn more.  How does the county public health department determine if a COVID-19 case is active or recovered? If contact tracers can monitor the case, Forsyth County considers someone recovered: 10 days after the date of testing, if they never show symptoms of the virus 10 days after the onset of symptoms, if those symptoms have improved and it has been at least 24 hours since they last had a fever If health officials aren’t able to reach someone after a positive test, they consider the case recovered: 14 days after the date of testing, if the case is non-fatal and doesn’t require hospitalization At a press conference earlier this week though, Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen said the CDC is now saying that people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 only remain infectious for 10 days after the onset of symptoms. “So now someone who has had symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 can stop isolating when they can answer 'yes' to the following three questions,” said Cohen. “First, has it been at least 10 days since symptoms, since your symptoms started? Has it been 24 hours since you last had a fever without using fever-reducing medicines? And three, have your symptoms such as cough or shortness of breath improved?” Cohen says she knows a lot of businesses were requiring employees to test negative before returning to work, but this new guidance says that’s no longer necessary. She said the state will be revising its recovery guidelines given this new information. But for now, the county is counting active cases under the current rules. And, it’s important to note that Forsyth County is only releasing the active case numbers for county residents.  Is that the case for all the numbers the county reports to the public? Yes, and that is a critical distinction to make when talking about hospitalization numbers. The county only releases the number of Forsyth County residents hospitalized at county facilities. So for example, if you live in Surry County but are being treated at Wake Baptist in Winston-Salem, you won’t be included in the Forsyth tally. Because so many people from rural areas come to the county to receive medical treatment, that number isn’t a complete picture of how full our hospitals are.  The state has recently released more local data about hospitalizations.  You can now view numbers from each of eight different defined regions of the state. The Triad’s region covers 16 different counties.  The state also released information about how many total hospital beds, ICU beds, and ventilators are available region by region. WUNC Data Reporter Jason Debruyn has been following these numbers closely and says this is a big deal.  “If you have just a broad brush stroke look at how many people are in hospitals, well, you may have a high number, but if a lot of those people are just sort of your low level, not super sick patients, that tells a completely different story than if you have half or two-thirds of those patients on ventilators or in ICU.” Why did the state choose to release all this new information now? We don’t know for sure, but it could be related to a recent lawsuit filed on behalf of several different news organizations asking the state to fulfill a number of public records requests related to the pandemic.  Dozens of unfulfilled requests were listed in the complaint. Reporters are asking for data on prison inspections, outbreaks at meat processing facilities, and more granular information about case demographics among other things.  Attorney Michael Tadych, who is representing the news organizations in the lawsuit, says it seems like the state has set a high bar as far as confidentiality because they are concerned about the stigmatization of COVID patients. But he says it’s hard to see how some of this data could lead to patients being identified, and the lack of information has made it harder for people to assess the level of risk in their communities.  “We're experiencing a pandemic and the governor with his staff are making decisions about it,” said Tadych. “But the data that is driving those decisions is not available in such a way where somebody could go to other experts to say, do you think that this is appropriate under the circumstances? It's obviously a constantly moving target. And so the more data, the better.” In an emailed statement, NCDHHS did not specifically comment on the pending litigation but did say the department “has been and continues to be committed to responding to public records requests as promptly as possible; however, the department is experiencing a very high volume of requests, and the fulfillment of requests may be affected by the agency’s work responding to COVID-19.” Some of the requests that were outlined in that initial complaint have since been fulfilled, and there’s a chance more could be before the court steps in.  For the most up-to-date information on coronavirus in North Carolina, visit our Live Updates blog here. WFDD wants to hear your stories — connect with us and let us know what you’re experiencing. Story does not include AP content #coronavirusnc #ncdhhs #covid-19 #forsyth county #carolina curious News Health & Safety Normal Tweet

In this episode we talk with master old time Appalachian musician and banjo builder Riley Baugus. Riley plays in the Round Peak style which comes from the area of Surry County, North Carolina. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Riley about the Round Peak style, what is old time music, his musical path, and more. Riley has recorded with Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Allison Kraus, and more. He also sang on the Academy Award Nominated soundtrack for the movie Cold Mountain. Riley plays and sings a few tunes! Take a listen!

After four days of rain, North Carolina and South Carolina are battling a flood threat across the region. Rivers have crested, roadways have flooded, and at least 3 water rescues occurred Thursday. One person died after a tree fell on a home in Surry County, North Carolina. Strong-to-severe thunderstorms have produced damage and will be a threat again Friday when more scattered rain moves through the Carolinas. The National Hurricane Center is also out with its annual seasonal outlook. Join the conversation on this special edition of the Carolina Weather Group. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

This podcast is provided by Ben Glass and Steve Emmert   www.BenGlassReferrals.com - www.Virginia-Appeals.com   Granted Appeal Summary   Case   WALLACE EDWARDS AND SONS, INC. v. SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL. (Record Number 180902)   From    The Circuit Court of Surry County; W. Sharrett, Judge.   Counsel   Walter J. Andrews, Michael S. Levine, Stuart A. Raphael, David M. Parker and Robert Tata (Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP) for appellant.   Calvin W. Fowler, Jr. and Harold E. Johnson (Williams Mullen) for appellee Selective Way Insurance Company; Douglas M. Palais and Ashley G. Moss (Vandeventer Black LLP) for appellees Manry-Rawls, LLC and MRC 2011, Inc.; Jeffrey H. Gray and Daniel T. Berger (Troutman Sanders LLP) for respondent Middle Peninsula Insurance Agency, Inc.   Assignments of Error   The trial court erred in dismissing the fraud-in-the-inducement claims against Selective and Manry (Counts VII, XII, and XIII) because those claims are not barred by the economic loss/source-of-duty rule.   The trial court erred in dismissing Edwards’s oral contract claim against MidPen (Count VIII) because Edwards alleged that the contract was formed and breached in 2015, not 2012.    Source Document: http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/scv/appeals/180902.pdf

Helen Dalton has been gone longer than she was alive. Her children are grown, have moved on, so why is it so important for police to keep digging to find out what happened to her? The story of a young girl from Surry County, North Carolina might provide clues to why, when it comes to stories like Helen's, you should “Never say never.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Federal Communications Commission today issued a $39,278 fine against Mr. Ocean Hinson of Surry County, North Carolina, for the intentional missus on a local public safety radio communications network in violation of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Mr. Hinson impersonated first responders in unauthorized radio communications on Surry County’s licensed public safety frequency.

The Federal Communications Commission today issued a $39,278 fine against Mr. Ocean Hinson of Surry County, North Carolina, for the intentional missus on a local public safety radio communications network in violation of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Mr. Hinson impersonated first responders inunauthorized radio communications on Surry County’s licensed public safety frequency.

My latest guest on the podcast is a criminal defense attorney in Surry County, North Carolina. Holly Wilcox stopped by the closet sound booth and we had a very informative conversation about her career, the court system, and the kinds of cases she works, followed by the standard interview questions for my guests. At the end of episode she offers us all some valuable legal advice. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pourmeanother/support

Speaking of Travel is on location in the heart of North Carolina’s Surry County and the Yadkin Valley wine country. Discover all there is to see and do in and around an area rich in history, recreation and wineries. The Surry County Wine Trail is showcased in a full-color map brochure highlighting 16 wineries in and around the Yadkin Valley, along with five breweries and distilleries. The map simplifies the experience of spending time tasting wines and touring vineyards.The Yadkin Valley is home to NC's first federally-recognized American Viticultural Area, the Yadkin Valley AVA. The wineries are small, with intimate wine tasting rooms providing more access to the winemakers and owners (often one and the same). The wine is amazingly good, the hospitality is truly outstanding and there are miles and miles of trails and rivers to explore! Visit yankinvalleync.com for your free wine trail map, a recreational map of the four rivers and to plan your trip to the Yankin Valley.

On Sunday, October 8th, 2017, Rev. Harding Cletus Coon, 94, was call home to his heavenly Father. He was born on July 20, 1923, in Surry County, the son of Cletus C. and Leatha Owens Coon. He devoted his life to spreading God’s word with his evangelist radio ministry every Sunday afternoon called “Amazing Grace” for over 30 years. He served as inter pastor of Willomore Baptist Church. He and his loving wife, Elora were active in many church activities. He always enjoyed yard sales, auctions, flea markets, and never turned down the chance to go salt water fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed. Rev. Coon was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elora W. Coon in 2012 and two sisters and two brothers. Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters; Judy Patrick of Asheboro, NC and Rebecca Melvin (Cliff) of Franklinville, NC; grandchildren; Dr. Brent Wilson, Zachary Melvin, Olivia Melvin Pitts (William), great grandchildren, Connor and Amelia. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 2:00 pm at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with burial with full military honors at Guilford Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Randolph Hospice House, 446 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27204. Online condolences may be made at http://www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com (http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Harding-Coon&lc=7296&pid=186893444&mid=7592438) Brother Coon is the first preacher I ever heard on WPET, Greensboro and after surrendering to preach, I had the honor of filling his radio pulpit twice. We weren’t close as others, but I considered him a Pawpaw (that is Grandfather) figure, although he probably never knew it. He loved to preach, hear/let others and hear good old Gospel music. Back when I was a kid, not even saved yet, I came by ‘PET while he was on and I remember Brother Arvin saying, here he goes again, gettin’ all redfaced; LOL! Many probably don’t know, but he was on for a time, back in 1962, on the old WFRC, Reidsville and even filled in for at least one other preacher from Greensboro (Arthur Perkins), on his broadcast on the same station later, which ironically, came on right after his own, when he had it. Brother Coon let me borrow some old real-to-real tapes containing his last two broadcasts on ‘FRC and where he filled in for Brother Perkins as well. This particular broadcast, is his next-to-last broadcast of his own, from those. I know the songs, testimonies, announcements, strong message on the sinner's final home, worldliness and the refuge from both and just the look back in time, will be a blessing.

Chester McMillian is a legend of old-time guitar in Mount Airy, NC, playing the distinctive Round Peak music of Surry County for decades. Chester grew up in a family of musicians, and started playing early in life, when his father helped him make a cigar-box guitar.

Chester McMillian is a legend of old-time guitar in Mount Airy, NC, playing the distinctive Round Peak music of Surry County for decades. Chester grew up in a family of musicians, and started playing early in life, when his father helped him make a cigar-box guitar.

Surry County’s Round Peak area, and the surrounding communities between Mount Airy, N.C., and Galax, Va., have shaped the sound of Old-Time music heard across the nation and around the world. Two of the best-known members of this tradition were Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham. During the old-time music revival of the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, young musicians from all over visited Tommy and Fred and their fellow Round Peak artists, learning their tunes and enjoying their warm welcome.

Surry County’s Round Peak area, and the surrounding communities between Mount Airy, N.C., and Galax, Va., have shaped the sound of Old-Time music heard across the nation and around the world. Two of the best-known members of this tradition were Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham. During the old-time music revival of the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, young musicians from all over visited Tommy and Fred and their fellow Round Peak artists, learning their tunes and enjoying their warm welcome.

In the Blue Ridge, every county has its own musical heroes and history. The music of Surry County, N.C., is so popular among old-time music fans worldwide that if you visit a jam session in Barcelona or Tokyo, you’re likely to hear a fiddler play “Sally Anne” or “Breaking Up Christmas” in the Surry County style. And you can savor Surry’s style firsthand at the Historic Earle Theatre, in downtown Mount Airy.

In the Blue Ridge, every county has its own musical heroes and history. The music of Surry County, N.C., is so popular among old-time music fans worldwide that if you visit a jam session in Barcelona or Tokyo, you’re likely to hear a fiddler play “Sally Anne” or “Breaking Up Christmas” in the Surry County style. And you can savor Surry’s style firsthand at the Historic Earle Theatre, in downtown Mount Airy.

Fiddlers’ conventions have been making music in the South for over a century. Today you can find some of the very best fiddlers’ conventions here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since 1972, musicians have gathered in Surry County the first weekend in June, for the world-famous Mount Airy Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention.

Fiddlers’ conventions have been making music in the South for over a century. Today you can find some of the very best fiddlers’ conventions here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since 1972, musicians have gathered in Surry County the first weekend in June, for the world-famous Mount Airy Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention.

Anthony Ray converses with the White House Inititiative's -HBCU AllStars : • Leon G. White, Ph.D., is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, earning both his bachelor's degree and doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. While in graduate school he served as President of the Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials' Student Leadership Council while also being honored as a Title III Fellowship recipient. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He currently works at Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems in Linthicum Heights, MD and participates in a highly competitive professional development program. In the future he hopes to be a leader in corporate America while inspiring youth to reach their dreams. • Whitney Johnson is a native of Surry County, Virginia. In May 2015, she graduated summa cum laude and with honors from Hampton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a minor in Leadership Studies. Whitney currently works as a Client Staff Assistant at a global PR firm known as Burson-Marsteller and is based in the New York office. Whitney's latest accolades involve her being recognized as a 2014 HBCU All-Star and a Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities student honoree. (Twitter@TheWhitneyStory) • Symone Jordan, a Bowie State University graduate, was revealed as one of the 75 All- Star scholars chosen to serve in the inaugural 2014-2015 class of All Star's and student ambassador's for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Symone received a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology, with a double minor in psychology and chemistry. Symone was inducted into various honors societies including: the BSU Undergraduate Honors Program, Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society, as well as being named to the BSU Dean's list 8 consecutive semesters and receiving the Bowie State University Presidential Leadership Award, which is awarded to the top undergraduate student who excels in a leadership role on campus.

In this week's podcast, I explore areas within Stokes and Surry County. Listen to hear about places like Pilot Mountain State Park, Hillbilly Hideaway, Mount Airy and Shelton Vineyards. Get ideas for things to do and places to eat at while you visit the Piedmont Triad. Locations: Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, Hillbilly Hideaway, Pilot Mountain State Park, Dan River, Danbury General Store, Hanging Rock State Park, Pilot Knob Golf Course, Mount Airy, Mayberry, Shelton Vineyards, The Main Oak Emporium, The Snappy Lunch and Floyd's City Barber Shop. Music: "RetroFuture Nasty" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Why do auctioneers talk so fast?  Martha and Grant discuss the rapid-fire speech of auctioneers, and how it gets you to bid higher. Also, why so many books have ridiculously long titles, where you'd have sonker for dessert, and an appreciation of that children's classic, "The Phantom Tollbooth." Plus, different from vs. different than, the origin of suss out, words that apparently entered English in 1937, and the many names for those little gray bugs that roll up into a ball.FULL DETAILSWhat do you call those little gray bugs that roll up into a ball? They go by lots of names: roly poly bugs, potato bugs, sow bugs, chiggypigs, dillo seeds, basketball bugs, bowling-ball bugs, and wood lice, to name a few.If you're wondering why we capitalize the letter "I" when we don't capitalize the first letters of other pronouns, the answer's simple. It's easier to read. Martha recommends a book offering a detailed history of every letter of the alphabet. It's Language Visible: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alphabet from A to Z, by David Sacks.http://www.alphabet-history.com/work1.htmWhy do auctioneers talk so fast? The hosts say it's partly to put you into a trance, partly to increase the sense of urgency, and partly to sell off lots of items in a short amount of time. More details in an article in Slate magazine. You can learn some of the basics of auctioneering from videos on YouTube.http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2010/11/why_do_auctioneers_talk_like_that.htmlhttp://www.aristocratservices.com/The_Auctioneers_Chant.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCr96VtvS80Over on wordorigins.org, etymologist Dave Wilton is going through the Oxford English Dictionary year by year to find the earliest citations for various words, which offer an unusual linguistic glimpse into that particular year. The year 1937, for example, is the first in which we see the terms four-by-four, cliffhanger, and iffy.http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/more/1739/Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a puzzle called "Double Dog Dare."Why are book titles so incredibly long these days? A caller complains about book title inflation, usually consisting of a shorter title, followed by a colon and a longer subtitle that seems to sound important and ends with the words "and What To Do About It." Grant explains that such extra-long book titles are one form of search optimization by publishers and marketing departments. The more searchable keywords in the title, the more copies sold.Which is correct: different from or different than. Martha explains that the grammatically correct choice is almost always different from.Martha plays another round of the Books With A Letter Missing game.http://www.waywordradio.org/missing-letter/A caller in Hamburg, Germany wants to know where we got the term laundry list. Grant explains that it derives from a time when people of a certain class sent their laundry out to be cleaned. It's usually associated with a collection of things that are routine or involve drudgery or something negative. Funny how no one ever offers a laundry list of compliments.More words that entered the language around 1937: spam, telecast, and oops.http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/more/1739/The Phantom Tollbooth, the beloved children's book by Norman Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer, turns 50 this year. There are two new 50th anniversary editions of the book. As Adam Gopnik notes in a New Yorker magazine article, the book is the closest thing American literature has to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/10/17/111017fa_fact_gopnik#ixzz1bCiS90OLMartha shares her favorite passage from the book, a description of various kinds of silence.http://books.google.com/books?id=T_0EtTjFHRIC&pg=PA152&dq=phantom+tollbooth+silence++or,+most+beautiful+of+all.+the+moment+utter+the+door+closes+and+you're+all+alone+in+the+whole+house?&hl=en&ei=NeCuTsa_GumYiQKliPGLCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=phantom%20tollbooth%20silence%20%20or%2C%20most%20beautiful%20of%20all.%20&f=falseCare for another helping of sonker? That's another name for deep-dish cobbler. http://homepage.mac.com/ezzellk/Recipes/Pies/North_Carolina_Sonker-1550.htmlThere's a Sonker Festival each year in Surry County, North Carolina, one of the few places where you'll hear this regional term.http://www.verysurry.com/blog/sonker-festival-2011/More words that entered the lexicon around 1937: Yiddish bupkes, meaning "nothing," and "zaftig" meaning "plump," "soft," or "juicy."What does the term suss out mean? It's often heard in police and journalistic jargon, and means to "take a forensic approach to finding out an answer." It probably derives from the verb "suspect."Quisquillious describes something that's trashy or worthless. It derives from the Latin for "rubbish."In the movie Avatar, the characters battle over a rare and valuable mineral called unobtanium. A mechanical engineer says he had a hard time getting into the movie because in his world, the word unobtanium means something different. 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SUMMARYWhy do auctioneers talk so fast?  Martha and Grant discuss the rapid-fire speech of auctioneers, and how it gets you to bid higher. Also, why so many books have ridiculously long titles, where you'd have sonker for dessert, and an appreciation of that children's classic, "The Phantom Tollbooth." Plus, different from vs. different than, the origin of suss out, words that apparently entered English in 1937, and the many names for those little gray bugs that roll up into a ball.FULL DETAILSWhat do you call those little gray bugs that roll up into a ball? They go by lots of names: roly poly bugs, potato bugs, sow bugs, chiggypigs, dillo seeds, basketball bugs, bowling-ball bugs, and wood lice, to name a few.If you're wondering why we capitalize the letter "I" when we don't capitalize the first letters of other pronouns, the answer's simple. It's easier to read. Martha recommends a book offering a detailed history of every letter of the alphabet. It's Language Visible: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alphabet from A to Z, by David Sacks.http://www.alphabet-history.com/work1.htmWhy do auctioneers talk so fast? The hosts say it's partly to put you into a trance, partly to increase the sense of urgency, and partly to sell off lots of items in a short amount of time. More details in an article in Slate magazine. You can learn some of the basics of auctioneering from videos on YouTube.http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2010/11/why_do_auctioneers_talk_like_that.htmlhttp://www.aristocratservices.com/The_Auctioneers_Chant.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCr96VtvS80Over on wordorigins.org, etymologist Dave Wilton is going through the Oxford English Dictionary year by year to find the earliest citations for various words, which offer an unusual linguistic glimpse into that particular year. The year 1937, for example, is the first in which we see the terms four-by-four, cliffhanger, and iffy.http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/more/1739/Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a puzzle called "Double Dog Dare."Why are book titles so incredibly long these days? A caller complains about book title inflation, usually consisting of a shorter title, followed by a colon and a longer subtitle that seems to sound important and ends with the words "and What To Do About It." Grant explains that such extra-long book titles are one form of search optimization by publishers and marketing departments. The more searchable keywords in the title, the more copies sold.Which is correct: different from or different than. Martha explains that the grammatically correct choice is almost always different from.Martha plays another round of the Books With A Letter Missing game.http://www.waywordradio.org/missing-letter/A caller in Hamburg, Germany wants to know where we got the term laundry list. Grant explains that it derives from a time when people of a certain class sent their laundry out to be cleaned. It's usually associated with a collection of things that are routine or involve drudgery or something negative. Funny how no one ever offers a laundry list of compliments.More words that entered the language around 1937: spam, telecast, and oops.http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/more/1739/The Phantom Tollbooth, the beloved children's book by Norman Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer, turns 50 this year. There are two new 50th anniversary editions of the book. As Adam Gopnik notes in a New Yorker magazine article, the book is the closest thing American literature has to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/10/17/111017fa_fact_gopnik#ixzz1bCiS90OLMartha shares her favorite passage from the book, a description of various kinds of silence.http://books.google.com/books?id=T_0EtTjFHRIC&pg=PA152&dq=phantom+tollbooth+silence++or,+most+beautiful+of+all.+the+moment+utter+the+door+closes+and+you're+all+alone+in+the+whole+house?&hl=en&ei=NeCuTsa_GumYiQKliPGLCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=phantom%20tollbooth%20silence%20%20or%2C%20most%20beautiful%20of%20all.%20&f=falseCare for another helping of sonker? That's another name for deep-dish cobbler. http://homepage.mac.com/ezzellk/Recipes/Pies/North_Carolina_Sonker-1550.htmlThere's a Sonker Festival each year in Surry County, North Carolina, one of the few places where you'll hear this regional term.http://www.verysurry.com/blog/sonker-festival-2011/More words that entered the lexicon around 1937: Yiddish bupkes, meaning "nothing," and "zaftig" meaning "plump," "soft," or "juicy."What does the term suss out mean? It's often heard in police and journalistic jargon, and means to "take a forensic approach to finding out an answer." It probably derives from the verb "suspect."Quisquillious describes something that's trashy or worthless. It derives from the Latin for "rubbish."In the movie Avatar, the characters battle over a rare and valuable mineral called unobtanium. A mechanical engineer says he had a hard time getting into the movie because in his world, the word unobtanium means something different. Martha quotes Steve Martin's aphorism about language: "Some people have a way with words. Some people not have way."--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2011, Wayword LLC.

David Holt explains how a group of talented fiddle and banjo players from Surry County, NC, came to have a world-wide impact on Old Time Music. The music originated from English, Scotch-Irish, and African-American musical traditions but it was shaped and cross-pollinated into a distinctly American sound. Tommy Jarrell was one of those most widely known; his intense, driving style and contagious enthusiasm for the music has inspired generations of musician.

Large academic medical centers may make the news, but much of American medical care is delivered in small, local hospitals. What are they like? Can they deliver good care or are they just stepping-stones to the nearest academic medical center? Bill James, CEO of Northern Hospital of Surry County, located in Mt Airy, North Carolina, […] The post Getting Better Health Care – America's small town hospitals appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We conclude our two part series on the energy challenges facing the Commonwealth. We'll explore the proposals for a uranium mine in Pittsylvania County and coal-fired plant in Surry County.

On the first weekend in June every year, men and women, young and old, gather together in Mount Airy, North Carolina for the annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention. The competition draws people from nearly every state in the U.S., and there are even a few people from overseas who venture to the small town in quaint Surry County. On Folkways' Old Time Fiddlers Convention, David Holt introduces us to some of the people who bring their fiddles, banjos, guitars, or bass. Mike Seeger, a musician who has collected and performed old time music for over 40 years, accompanies David on the Jaw Harp. Ralph Blizzard from eastern Tennessee shows off his long bow style of fiddle playing.