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🏁 A new team. A legendary number. And a return to South Boston Speedway! This week on the Hello Hello Podcast , NASCAR driver Jeb Burton is BACK, and he's bringing some BIG news! Jeb joins Alyssa Rogers to talk about his recent announcement that he's making a major career move, joining a new team for the upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, and bringing back a number that means so m...

🎃 There's a new host in town...and she has A LOT to say! 😂 This week on the Hello Hello Podcast , we're celebrating Halloween with a VERY special guest—my favorite little person, Riley Rogers! ❤️ And she's not coming as herself. She's showing up as Red from Disney's Descendants , complete with the red hair and an attitude to match! The last time Riley joined me on the podcast was for her birthda...

Some people come into your life and leave an impression. Others help shape the person you become. Larry Davis was one of those people. ❤️ This week's episode of Hello Hello is unlike any we've ever shared. With heavy hearts, we're remembering and celebrating the life of Larry "Rat" Davis —a pastor, mentor, volunteer, friend, and someone who meant more to me and Joey than words can express. When I...

What if a baseball stadium could be more than a place to watch a game? What if it could become a place where families make memories, friendships are built, businesses come together, and an entire community feels welcome? This week on the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa Rogers is taking you onto the field with the Danville Otterbots to meet the people working behind the scenes to make exactly that happ...

A house is more than walls and a roof. It's safety. Stability. Pride. Hope. And a place to call your own. ❤️ This week, Hello Hello is coming to you from inside House #17 built by Tri River Habitat for Humanity in South Boston, Virginia and this may be one of the most meaningful places we've ever recorded. Alyssa Rogers sits down with Larry Davis and Bob Hughes to learn what really happens behind...

What were you doing at 18? For Makenzie Morgan , the answer was becoming a licensed real estate agent and beginning to build a career in an industry where many of the people around her have decades more experience. On this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Makenzie, who describes herself as the youngest Realtor in Danville, Virginia , to talk about ambition, family,...

What happens when two friends knock on your door, tell you to grab some hard-soled shoes, and inform you that learning to clog is "not a request" ? For Jerry Lovelace, it turned into a journey lasting more than 50 years. On this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with longtime Green Grass Clogger Jerry Lovelace to hear the incredible story behind a group that started with...

What happens when the school cafeteria closes on Friday—but a child still needs to eat all weekend? In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers visits St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Clarksville, Virginia , to sit down with Dottie Thaxton and Rebecca Brooks and learn about the community effort behind Backpack Buddies . The program began after Dottie learned about a similar initiat...

What happens when you create a business around things that make people feel good, bring people together, and have a story behind them? In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers heads to Downtown Danville, Virginia , to visit Main Street Art Collective and sit down with owner Cheryl Sutherland . What started as Cheryl's dream of owning a gift shop has grown into something much bigg...

If you've spent any time in Lynchburg, Virginia, chances are you've driven past a little red building with a line wrapped around it—or you already have a Joe Bean's order you swear by. But do you know how it all started? For the first-ever Lynchburg business featured on the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Mike and Cheyenne from Joe Bean's to hear the story behind one of the area...

What happens when you're forced to sit still for six hours—with no phone, no work, no distractions, and absolutely no control over your schedule? For Alyssa, an unexpected day of jury duty turned into one of the most eye-opening experiences she's had in a long time. In this solo episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa shares what happened when she reported for jury duty for a major local trial...

What if a theater could be more than a place to watch a show? What if it could become a place where people discover confidence, creativity, community—and somewhere they truly belong? In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers travels to Smokestack Theatre in Danville, Virginia , to sit down with Josh and Sarah and learn about the story, mission, and growing impact of this local the...

Four years. More than 200 episodes. Countless conversations. And it all started with one microphone, a lot of nerves, and an idea to share the stories of people in our community. In this special anniversary episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers looks back at the journey that began on August 10, 2022, as the Rogers Radio Podcast and eventually became the show you know today as Hello He...

In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with the founding members of the newly established Kiwanis Club of Halifax County to discuss their mission of serving local youth, strengthening community partnerships, and creating lasting change throughout Halifax County. From mentoring children and supporting local nonprofits to volunteering at community events and dreaming bi...

What started as an idea to bring more people downtown has grown into one of Clarksville's most unique annual events. In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Karin Kuhn, the visionary behind the Catfish Art Crawl, and local artist Andrea Burke to discuss how the event has evolved over the past five years into a celebration of art, creativity, community, and local b...

What does it take to become the president of a hospital you once walked into as a brand-new nurse? In this inspiring episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Nicole Dockery, President of Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, to discuss her remarkable journey from unsure college graduate to ICU nurse, healthcare leader, and now president of one of Virginia's largest healthcare...

The golf rivalry is back! One year after their first golf episode, Alyssa Rogers welcomes Joey Rogers and Matt Hunt back to the Hello Hello Podcast to catch up on Joey's golf journey, relive the recent Member-Guest Tournament, and preview the upcoming Club Championship. What follows is exactly what you'd expect—plenty of laughs, nonstop trash talk, and a few surprisingly impressive golf shots. Mat...

The countdown to the Fourth of July is on! In this special episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with the team behind Downtown South Boston's annual Fourth of July Celebration to talk about everything planned for this year's event—including the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. From the farmers market and food vendors to live music, family activities, the reading o...

Athletics have always been a big part of Halifax County's story, and few people are more passionate about preserving that legacy than Dan Powell. In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa sits down with Dan to discuss the Halifax County Sports Hall of Fame, how athletes and contributors are nominated and selected, and why preserving our community's athletic history matters. They also talk...

What does it take to become the voice of a community for more than four decades? In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Nick Long, the longtime broadcaster behind WHLF 95.3 and a familiar voice to generations across Halifax County. Nick shares how a high school opportunity sparked a lifelong career in radio, his experiences calling local sports, interviewing comm...

In this special episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa is joined by her favorite guest—her daughter, Riley—as they celebrate her golden birthday! Fresh off a birthday trip to West Palm Beach, Riley shares highlights from turning 8 on the 8th, including an $8 Build-A-Bear, poolside fun with family, and mastering front and back flips in the water. The mother-daughter duo talks about summer plan...

What really happens to your old appliances, scrap metal, and aluminum cans after they leave your property? In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Thomas Forlines, Site Manager of Gerdau South Boston, to explore the fascinating world of metal recycling and the critical role it plays in our community. Thomas shares his incredible journey from temporary employee cru...

This week on the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa Rogers sits down with Matthew Rich of Young Life and Darrell Chandler of TC's Barbecue & Grillers For A Cause to talk about an incredible community event happening June 13th at the Halifax Farmers Market. From mentoring youth and building leaders through Young Life to teaching kids real-life cooking skills around the smoker, this episode is all about po...

In this inspiring episode of the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa Rogers sits down with Rex and Debbie Masterman in the heart of downtown Clarksville, Virginia, at the beautifully revitalized Turnaround Park. What started as a final wish from 101-year-old Ruth Toone has blossomed into a community-driven project filled with flowers, wildlife, peaceful spaces, and purpose. Rex and Debbie share the incred...

In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast , Alyssa Rogers sits down with Dan Hayes from the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to talk about the incredible impact the Fund for Halifax is making right here in our community. From supporting local nonprofits and fire departments to helping childcare centers, libraries, and scholarships, Dan shares how donations are invested to create long-...