Podcasts about Wilson County

Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson from Wilson County, TN (the home of Cracker Barrel), talks about that regardless of it's a business or a church/ministry, being in a close relationship with those you serve and knowing them well is essential.  Spoken word artist Hosanna Wong, author of the children's book "What God Says About You," seeks to help parents and their kids understand the names God calls us and invite us to live in that identity.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It is said that in the rich grazing lands between the San Antonio River and the Guadalupe River lies the cradle of Texas ranching. Nestled in the area was the once-flourishing Rancho de Pataguilla — 66,420 acres where Spanish and Native American vaqueros cared for sheep, cattle, and other livestock from Mission San Juan Capistrano in San Antonio in the 1740s. Local Wilson County historian Maurine Liles — credited alongside archaeologist David Nickels and the late historian Gene Maeckel for its discovery — said the ranch's existence was discovered “by chance” around 2010, during preparation for Wilson County's sesquicentennial. “That's...Article Link

Wilson County and the City of Nixon are among the recent recipients of funds from the Texas General Land Office. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office approved ,889,864.23 in regional mitigation funds to improve critical infrastructure, including roads, drainage, sewer systems, and water detention in the counties of Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, Victoria, Wharton, and Wilson. Wilson County will receive [post_excerpt],287,400; these funds are designated for the county's Shelter of Last Resort enhancements at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center in Floresville. The city of Nixon has been allocated...Article Link

Since 1908, youth across the Lone Star State have been gaining valuable life skills through hands-on activities in 4-H Clubs, taught and supported by caring adult volunteers and Extension Agents. Members of Wilson County 4-H Clubs, the County Council, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents, adult volunteers and club managers, and community 4-H supporters gathered July 20 in Floresville for a special event — Wilson County 4-H Achievement Night. This annual event honors and recognizes 4-H Club members for their achievements and hard work and includes awards for a variety of accomplishments. These include the Star Awards, including Bronze, Silver, and...Article Link

Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) President Ella Gauthier addresses attendees at the TRTA District 20 Leadership Conference held June 5 in the Floresville Event Center. More than 120 participants attended the “Bridging the Future” event, hosted by Wilson County Retired School Personnel, which was recognized for the highest increase in total membership and largest percentage growth among all local chapters. The Wilson County group will hold its next meeting Aug. 5..Article Link

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. A fall vegetable gardening program will be presented by guest speaker Dr. Beth Smith. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held at the Wilson County AgriLife Extension classroom, located at 1199 A St., Room 10, in Floresville. For information, call 830-393-7357 or visit txmg.org/wilson/.Article Link

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson, a countywide organization of churches, business, and non-profits in Wilson County, TN, outlines how funerals point to God's sufficient grace and why everything rises and falls on leadership. Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about the example Tim Tebow set during his playing days and Scottie Scheffler pointing to Jesus once again, in the midst of winning The Open. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

A construction crew installs a lumber support July 22 to the portico structure of the Wilson County Courthouse's front entrance. Three of the courthouse's four main entrances were closed off temporarily, due to large pieces of concrete falling from the covered entryways. All four entrances are available once again for public access. A project to repair the masonry is pending.Article Link

A new EMS station could take shape in eastern Wilson County. Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 (ESD 3) was approached by a developer with a proposal for a new station in ESD 3's coverage area. ESD 3, through Wilson County District 3 EMS, provides emergency medical services to all of eastern Wilson County, an area of approximately 400 square miles. This includes the cities of Stockdale and La Vernia, and the Kicaster, Kosciusko, and Sutherland Springs communities. The district also provides service to some portions of Guadalupe County by contract. Currently, ESD 3 has stations in La Vernia, Stockdale,...Article Link

There will be no reserve deputy constables in Wilson County — for now. During their July 28 meeting, county commissioners heard a presentation by Pct. 1 Constable Santiago “Jimmy” Morales, asking them to approve appointing reserve deputy constables. The program was originally presented to commissioners June 23. (See “Commissioners talk reserve deputy constables, autopsies,” June 25). According to Morales' report on program policies, which was reviewed by Wilson County attorneys, the reserve deputies would be utilized strictly for court processes and bailiff duties. Pct. 1 Commissioner Gary Martin made a motion to approve the program, but it died for lack...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage/. Commissioners July 14, Floresville Council July 10 Floresville 4A July 15, FEDC July 14 Wilson County Commissioners Court Meeting:: Regular meeting, July 14, 9-11:17 a.m. Actions: •Approved a tax-abatement agreement with Clear Fork Creek Solar LLC for a 600-megawatt photovoltaic power generation facility in eastern Wilson County, on 6,100 acres north and south of U.S. 87, for an estimated 0 million (see “Wilson County approves solar farm tax abatement,” July 16) •Approved to invite bids for material/hauling/material plus hauling and bulk gasoline and diesel •Approved to authorize ,500 for to...Article Link

The Dewees Remschel House, located in southern Wilson County 5 miles southwest of Poth, off of F.M 541 and C.R. 206, sits on a 130-acre park. Willed to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C., by Claribel Dewees Remschel, a direct descendent of the original owners of the ranch, the historic home was too difficult to manage from Washington, and the National Trust ultimately transferred the title to the Wilson County Historical Society. Originally built in Gonzales by Dr. Robert Taggart Knox, Claribel had the house moved to Dewees in 1983. It was undergoing reconstruction at the time...Article Link

Roll the dice, turn the cards, and show your support for Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville. Tickets are on sale now for the 20th annual Denim & Diamonds Casino Night fundraiser, set for Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Floresville Event Center. This evening of glamor and giving is hosted by the Consolata Healthcare Foundation, which supports patient care and experience at Wilson County's community hospital. Connally Memorial Medical Center is a cornerstone of Wilson County. The 44-bed acute care facility delivers top-tier emergency, surgical, and diagnostic services — including CT, MRI, mammography, and more. Benefiting local patients Funds raised...Article Link

On July 11, members of the Wilson County 4-H Shooting Club, Wilson County Rifle Club, and the Texas State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador (Wilson County 4-H Archery Project), showed their gratitude to the Karnes County Area Friends of NRA. The members helped set up, collect food tickets, fill glasses, pick up empty plates, and empty trash at the Karnes County Area Friends of the NRA fundraiser in Falls City. The clubs have received many NRA Foundation grants over the years. The Friends of NRA is the premier fundraising program of the NRA Foundation. The NRA Foundation awards grants to law-enforcement...Article Link

If you have an idea of what Wilson County's historic Rancho de las Cabras looked like, build a model with Lego bricks! In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the Spanish Missions and the Rancho de las Cabras being jointly designated as a World Heritage Site, the San Antonio World Heritage Center is holding a special Lego block building contest. Block builders in four age categories are invited to unleash their creativity in using Lego bricks to construct their own version of one of the San Antonio missions or the Rancho de las Cabras — the latter located south of...Article Link

The Wilson County Historical Society is reminding community members that they can still be a part of Wilson County history with an engraved brick as part of the Wilson County Jailhouse Museum's brick campaign. The museum continues taking orders for engraved bricks to be part of the sidewalk leading to the historical structure. Bricks purchased now through Aug. 15 will be installed in time for the Floresville Peanut Festival – Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 7-11. Brick order form information is available at https://www.wilsoncountyhistory.org/brick-campaign-form. For more information, contact Neila Hopkins at 281-376-1364. State Antiquities Landmark The engraved bricks will replace the...Article Link

Daryl Crouch of Everone's Wilson, a countywide organization of churches, business, and non-profits in Wilson County, TN, reflects on the disaster in Kerr County, TX.  Plus, as the federal government is cutting services, he talks about the need local communities have and the opportunity we have of truly loving our neighbors well.  Dave Rahn of D6 Family, author of "Grit & Joy," talks about ways we can help your struggling youth look up from their phones and find joy and resilience through a healthy connection with God and community.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Wilson County 4-H sent 16 members to compete in the State 4-H Roundup June 3-5 in College Station. A number of the members placed in the State events, returning home with honors.Article Link

FLORESVILLE — A historical marker was unveiled July 12 at the Wilson County Courthouse to honor patriots who supported the cause for liberty in the American Revolution. The event, made possible chiefly through the efforts of the Susanna Dickinson Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), and the Wilson County Historical Commission, followed a reception inside the courthouse. The America 250 Patriot Marker's placement is part of a nationwide NSDAR campaign to recognize those who contributed to the cause of the American Revolution, as the United States prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial — 250th birthday — in 2026....Article Link

A solar farm will soon be under construction in eastern Wilson County. Wilson County Commissioners approved a 10-year tax abatement agreement July 14 with Clear Fork Creek Solar LLC for a 600-megawatt photovoltaic power generation facility on 6,100 acres of land on both sides of U.S. 87 in Precinct 4. The 0 million project — scheduled to begin Sept. 1 and to be completed by December 2026 — will generate six full-time jobs with a salary of about ,000 per year, plus an estimated 600 construction jobs, developers said. Jose Beceiro, a director with the Kroll financial and tax advisory...Article Link

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Wilson County officials advise that C.R. 122 northwest of Floresville remains closed Wednesday, July 9.     Work to install drainage structures in the 2200 block of the road began Tuesday; however, due to rain, material placed on the road was washed away.     The continuing work will not block access to any driveways. The remainder of C.R. 122 will be open to normal traffic, but drivers will not be able to travel from F.M. 1303 to F.M. 2579 using C.R. 122.      Crews will work through the day until installation is completed.     The county will advise when the road...Article Link

Four Wilson County 4-H members received Texas 4-H Foundation scholarships at the State 4-H Roundup June 4-5 in College Station. Recipients include: •Conley Harris, ,000 from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo •Joshua Scribner, ,000 from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo •Bryce Ferrell, ,000 from the Davidson Foundation •Matthew Moczygemba, ,000 from the Hiram Blaine McGee Memorial. To receive these scholarships, recipients had to complete a lengthy application, get their application selected for interview, and interview with scholarship donors in the hopes of being selected to receive a scholarship.Article Link

Two Wilson County 4-H teams qualified to compete at the State 4-H indoor smallbore rifle contest May 31 in Victoria. Wilson County more members to this contest than any other county in the state. The boys team of placed 13th and the girls placed 22nd. Competing at State were (l-r) Coach Chris Kirtland, Alyssa Zaiontz, Reagan Bice, Brynli Gay, Peyton Keller, Chase Eckhardt, Cash Curl, Matthew Moczygemba, Luke Kirtland, and Coach Cheryl Moczygemba.Article Link

FLORESVILLE — The Wilson County Historical Society proudly announces the award of more than ,000 in grants to advance historic preservation and museum sustainability throughout the county. At the heart of these efforts is a ,000 pledge in support of the historic Tiner-Hendricks Home in Sutherland Springs. This significant commitment will assist with relocation activities intended to safeguard and preserve one of the region's most iconic 19th-century residences. The Tiner-Hendricks Home is a cultural landmark in the Sutherland Springs community, and the Society is proud to play a role in its continued protection. In addition, the Wilson County Historical Society...Article Link

Community members gathered July 4 to celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States of America. Here are a few photos from the Independence Day events in Floresville and La Vernia.Article Link

Residents and drivers in the vicinities of C.R. 241 and C.R 122 in western Wilson County should be aware that road repairs will commence on Tuesday, July 8, beginning at 7 a.m., causing temporary closures, according to Wilson County officials.      Road work will begin Tuesday morning on C.R. 241 west of Poth to repair a pothole and is expected to be completed by the end of the day.     Drainage structure installations in the 2200 block of C.R. 122 northwest of Floresville between F.M. 1303 and F.M. 2579 will also begin in the morning and is estimated to take...Article Link

Slow-moving storms resulted in devastating floods and the loss of lives July 4 in Kerr and Kendall counties, and the Concho Valley near San Angelo.     Rescue and recovery efforts began immediately, and the death toll continues to climb; as of this morning, July 7, more than 80 lives have been lost.     The weekend flooding in Kerrville and surrounding areas has brought an outpouring of assistance — from Wilson County-area residents, law enforcement, and first responders joining the rescue and recovery efforts, to crews from the Floresville Electric Light & Power System aiding with utilities, and area residents donating water,...Article Link

[Video below] “The Birds” — It's the name of a classic Alfred Hitchcock film; it's also the cause of a big problem for the Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS). Birds — flocking to the warmth of electrical equipment to nest — are plaguing the area in and around Wilson County with power outages. There may be a solution to this Hitchcockesque problem. Avian repellent project FELPS will be deploying a “bird buffer” project, which will be piloted in the Sutherland Springs substation, to deter birds from nesting in its vicinity. If successful, the utility company will utilize the...Article Link

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It's the biggest birthday party — and it's celebrated across the entire country! That's right. Independence Day is July 4, and you don't have to go far to find the fun. Wilson County communities are gearing up to celebrate with hometown fun, fabulous music, and fireworks! Check out where you can celebrate the Fourth of July close to home! Floresville Head to the Floresville Event Center on Friday, July 4, for free family-friendly fun and entertainment at the Fourth of July Festival, hosted by the city of Floresville and the Floresville Economic Development Corp. The doors open at 3 p.m....Article Link

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Here is an opportunity to recognize a Wilson County first responder who goes “above and beyond.” The Wilson County First Responders Association has begun accepting nominations for its First Responder of the Year; the deadline is Friday, July 11. The first responder may serve in law enforcement, including 911 dispatch, or EMS, or as a firefighter, but must serve within Wilson County. There are no other requirements. To nominate an outstanding individual: •Request a nomination form by emailing Coy Martin at coy.martin@wcfra.org or Matt Demmer at matthew.demmer@wcfra.org, or •Print out a nomination form from the Wilson County First Responders Association...Article Link

In observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4, city halls will be closed in Elmendorf, Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, and Stockdale, as well as all Wilson County offices, with the following exceptions: •Wilson County Collections Facility will close at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, and remain closed until Tuesday, July 8. •Wilson County Tax Office will close at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, and reopen on Monday, July 7. Additionally, all Wilson County Public Libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 5, including Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville, Jane Yelvington McCallum Public Library...Article Link

[Video below] Wilson County commissioners are considering utilizing reserve deputy constables. During the commissioners' June 23 meeting, Pct. 1 Constable Santiago “Jimmy” Morales — with the support of Bexar County Constable Ruben Tejeda — discussed the need for additional help and the function of deputy constables. While the program is still under development, Morales said that the positions would be on a “volunteer” basis, and the deputies would assist with civil process, including court security. They would provide their own vehicles and equipment. The individuals selected also would be required to hold a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license....Article Link

The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, in partnership with The Conservation Fund, has secured the Carney tract, a 149.5-acre parcel of vital pastureland within the historic Lipan Apache territory and traditional bison range in Wilson County. The project's mission is to restore the cultural and ecological significance of the bison to Indigenous communities. This tract of land is located on F.M. 536 west of Floresville, between F.M. 2579 and F.M. 2505. Historically, the American Iyane'e/bison served as the lifeblood of Indigenous communities, providing sustenance, shelter, and essential materials. The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project currently stewards 77 acres with a growing cultural...Article Link

Stockdale High School students receive scholarships May 18 from Rebecca Morton with the Roger Winkler Foundation. The Roger Winkler Memorial Foundation gives back to the community through scholarships. Wilson County recipients have an opportunity to receive 0 to [post_excerpt],000 scholarships through community services helping to keep Texas highways clean during the year and volunteering at the foundation's bingo events at Kosciusko Hall.Article Link

The burn ban in Wilson County has been lifted. A ban on outdoor burning had been in place since March 10, due to prolonged hot, dry conditions. The county announced the full lifting of the ban on June 10. Outdoor burning of brush, agricultural debris, and other items is now permitted. Area residents and property owners are encouraged to burn responsibly. Contacting the Wilson County Sheriff's Office dispatch in advance is appreciated, to advise the location and planned size of any fire, and contact number for the person(s) responsible. Call 830-393-2535. County residents are reminded that outdoor burning is permitted...Article Link

Stomping Ground Ventures Inc. has a new roof on our building, thanks to private donors and a GVEC Power UP Grant! Our permanent home, taking shape at 3333 C.R. 320 — the site formerly known as Mission Valley Mission Camp and Park or Wilson County Park, just off U.S. 181 north of Floresville — is sporting a new roof from the talented roofers of Hentana Construction and SRS Building Products. We are blessed with so much community support — knowing that adults with intellectual disabilities in and around Wilson County will have a safe place to transform from isolation to...Article Link

The Wilson County Courthouse will be under emergency repair in the near future. Visitors to the courthouse, built in 1884, may have noticed three of the building's four main entrances have been roped off; this is due to the deteriorating porticos at each of those entrances, where large pieces of concrete have fallen since early this year. According to Wilson County Judge Hank Whitman, a water leak was also discovered last week, in the county clerk's office where records are stored. County commissioners approved June 16 in a special meeting a proposal by Thorn Architects, which details Phase One, Part...Article Link

The San Antonio River floods into the lower part of the Floresville River Park on Friday, June 13, causing Floresville officials to close off the area as water levels continued to rise. A flood warning for the river was also issued that evening, and was lifted Sunday, June 15, as the flood stage fell below 21 feet. Flood stage for that part of the river is 27 feet; this past weekend's flooding was below the previous high crest of 38.1 feet, recorded in June 2016. Although some parts of Wilson County experienced some flooding after heavy rainfall June 12, there...Article Link

The Roger Winkler Memorial Foundation gives back to the community through scholarships. Wilson County recipients have an opportunity to receive 0 to [post_excerpt],000 scholarships through community services helping to keep Texas highways clean during the year and volunteering at the foundation's Bingo events at Kosciusko Hall.Article Link

The ban on outdoor burning in Wilson County has been lifted.     A burn ban had been in place since March 10, due to prolonged hot, dry conditions.     A temporary lift ended June 8. On June 10, the county announced the full lifting of the ban.     Outdoor burning of brush, agricultural debris, and other items is now permitted. Area residents and property owners are encouraged to burn responsibly: Before burning, contact sheriff's office dispatch at 830-393-2535 and your local fire department to provide the location of the fire, estimated size and duration, and your contact information Choose a...Article Link

Feeder and Fed Cattle Prices Sericea Lespedeza Management Faces in Agriculture: Michael Springer   00:01:05 – Feeder and Fed Cattle Prices: Today's show begins with a cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, as he focuses on feeder and fed cattle prices as well as cattle trade. LMIC.info   00:12:05 – Sericea Lespedeza Management: Tina Sullivan, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show as she explains how to manage sericea lespedeza, which can be an issue in pastures.  Early Summer Control of Sericea Lespedeza Using Herbicides Wheat Variety Development and Management Field Day Luke Byers - lsbyers@ksu.edu or 785-632-5335    00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Michael Springer: A segment of Faces in Agriculture with Michael Springer, who is located in Montgomery and Wilson County, ends the show as he discusses Springer Family Foods.  SpringerFamilyFoods.com     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Part 2 of 3. After the disappearance of Patty Vaughan in the fall of 1996 under suspicious circumstances, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office was reluctant to name her husband JR a suspect, although they admitted the investigation was centered around him. The circumstances surrounding Patty's abandoned Dodge Caravan were highly suspicious, as was the idea that she would leave her children behind. Blood evidence found in the minivan and in her Wilson County home certainly indicated foul play but still, with no body, authorities declined to make an arrest, or, it seemed, treat the case as a homicide. When a year had passed, the police were no closer to finding Patty than they were on day one.If you have any information about the disappearance of Patty Vaughan, please contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000.If you're experiencing domestic abuse, please get help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE, or 800-799-7233. You can also text “start,” S-T-A-R-T to 88788 or visit thehotline.orgYou can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastThe Wilson County News, The San Antonio News-Express, foxsanantonio.com, and news4sanantonio.com were used as sources for this episode. #JusticeForPattyVaughan #WhereIsPattyVaughan #BexarCounty #SanAntonio #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #ColdCase #MissingPerson #Disappearance #Vanished #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #UnsolvedMurder #ColdCase #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

Hope you had a great Easter weekend. Here's a look at our top local stories for Tuesday, April 22. Find these stories and much more in Tuesday's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

What's something you can speak on nonstop for 30 minutes with NO NOTES? Big Joe & Nick Frazier address that, and then what the Titans may do with the No. 1 pick. Nashville Predators CEO Sean Henry joined for his weekly visit, then Tim Bryant from Run The Cedars shared some info on a running event coming up in Wilson County. 

Send us a textWelcome to another Episode of The Nashville Dads!  This episode we have on Anthony Davis from East Nashville Beer Works!  We talk about how they became a family friendly brewery, being a kid birthday spot, the experience of doing a Home Alone pop up, setting up the Wilson County location, Fridays by the river with Friends of Shelby and City Cast Nashville, his mental space as a dad and business owner, his time as a city council member, and dad music and his band X-Ennials.  This is our last episode under the name The Nashville Dads.  Next week we will change over to The Imperfect dad's Podcast.  Anthony felt right for our last episode under this name.  He's  community focused and is always looking for ways to hear from his community and meet their needs.  Most of this episode is talking about how much he works to create spaces you celebrate life events with your family.  And most of us have probably spent time there watching our kids on their playground.  Our next episode will be explaining why we're changing our and how we plan to still keep Nashville Dad community going.We really hope you enjoy the episode! Follow us on Twitter @nashvilledads and on Facebook and Instagram @thenashvilledads. Look for new episodes of The Nashville Dads podcast every other Monday.

Quinn and Daniel hang out with Dante Pittman, a first-term state rep from Wilson County, to talk about what it's really like to be in the room where decisions get made. They cover his journey from grassroots campaigning to flipping a Republican-held seat, the biggest surprises about working in state government, and why the fight for public education, rural communities, and fair wages matters to everyone—even if you don't follow politics. Whether you're keeping up with North Carolina news, trying to understand how our state government works, or just curious about how political decisions impact your daily life, this conversation will change the way you see the people making the rules. Help us build a better North Carolina one conversation at a time. Follow The Hometown Holler on social media:Instagram | TikTok | Blue Sky | Twitter | Facebook | Patreon

In this spine-chilling episode of It's Cryptic Out There, the boys venture into the shadowy world of urban legends and cryptid mysteries that refuse to be forgotten. Josh uncovers the unsettling story of Richmond, Virginia's Hollywood Vampire—a figure wrapped in blood-soaked lore and a chilling presence that has haunted the city for decades. Meanwhile, Justin plunges into the eerie mystery of the Sugar Flat Creature from Lebanon, Tennessee. For years, the grotesque head of this elusive creature sat in an antique shop in Wilson County, drawing in curious visitors and a growing number of frightened locals. Was it an elaborate hoax, or is something darker still lurking in the area? The tale remains unsolved, shrouded in confusion and terror, as the boys dissect every strange detail and twist of the story.Tune in, but be warned… the shadows are closer than you think.FOLLOW THE PODCASTFacebook: It's Cryptic Out ThereEmail us at: itscrypticoutthere@gmail.com