Gaston's Great

Join us this week as we interview Andrea Stephens the current President of United Way Gaston County. Listen in to hear of the great things that our United Way team has been doing since she has become the recent President! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/aI0DKEZZBPQ ABOUT: The United Way of Gaston County believes in the dignity of all people.  They continue working to eliminate barriers and injustices,...

Join us this week as we interview Sara Osborne with the Arc of Gaston. The Arc of Gaston host a summer camp for our special needs community each year called Kamp Kaleidoscope. Listen in to hear about everything Sara and her team are doing to make this a great year! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/D1ZJkGbA1OE ABOUT:  Kamp Kaleidoscope is a safe and structured daily summer program for people age 7 and u...

Join us this week as we interview Bill Todd (Past President) and  John Gunter (Director) with the Gaston Symphonic Band. Listen in to hear of all the many reasons this band is crucial for our community! WATCH NOW : https://youtu.be/epM5tj8KpwA WEBSITE: https://gsbinfo.org/home UPCOMING DATES:  Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Patriots Park - Kings Mountain - 1:00 PM. Outdoor concert featuring a variety of...

Join us this week as we interview Jackie Quinley (Gastonia Police Officer) and Jim Landis (Fire Inspector) with Safe Kids Gaston County. Listen to hear of everything they are doing to help keep our kids safe! WATCH NOW:  https://youtu.be/kUArX_l0ees ABOUT: Safe Kids Worldwide is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries, the number one cause of death to children in...

Join us this week as we interview Bill Moore (Past President) of the Gaston Music Education Foundation! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/R9XfJM2_sCk MISSION:   The Mission of the Gaston Music Education Foundation is to provide scholarships to summer music camps for eligible high school students who live and attend school in Gaston County, and tuition for college-bound music majors. WEBSITE: http://gmef...

Join us this week as we interview Chad Hawkins (Sherriff), John Greenlee (Chief District Court Judge) and Travis Page (District Attorney). Make sure to listen in to see how they, along with many others are helping our veterans! WATCH NOW:   https://youtu.be/R6srDNZC7nY This initiative does not have a website yet but, you can reach out to Travis Page to find out how you can help! The Veterans Treat...

Join us this week as we interview Camilla Bullard, the artistic director for Gaston Dance Theatre and her student Landry Semen! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/CPan3QTyrgk WHAT IS GASTON DANCE THEATRE? Gaston Dance Theatre is the premier non-profit dance studio in Gaston County.  Established in 1982 by founder Pat Wall, GDT exists to stimulate interest in dance as a serious art form. For nearly 40 yea...

And finally, the number 1 episode out of all of season three, with over 267 downloads is “Episode 53- Senior TLC”.  Senior TLC is a nonprofit Medicare program and Medicaid state option which provides care for people aged 55 years and older who need skilled nursing care.  Their day center is open five days a week, with transportation services, and provides a fun and friendly place with medical, reh...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/y6u1-VlZ94g Coming in at #2 of our most downloaded episodes of season 3 is “Episode 55- Kingdom of Men Gaston”. This episode had 249 total downloads. You are sure to be inspired by this one!  Tune in to hear more about this organization. You won’t want to miss hearing about all the fun events they host and how you can become part of this incredible group!  This group wi...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/sPZq9rFyAcw If you missed this inspirational podcast during season 3, you must check it out right now! #3 of our most popular episodes of season 3 is “Episode 58 - Special Olympics of Gaston County” During this episode we discuss the organizations missions, accomplishments, and inspirational stories with Local coordinator Asley Anderson, and two of their athletes, Saman...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/koZM9pQdyOU With 241 Downloads, “Episode 51 - Carolina Cue”, comes in at #4 of our most popular episodes of season 3. “Caroline Cue” was featured as an exhibit at the Schiele Museum. During this podcast you will hear the story of BBQ.  It talks about the science, history, culture, and evolution of BBQ.  🔊 Thank you for listening to Gaston's Great!   If you enjoyed...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/4eDnr1QXv-k Coming in at # 5 of our most popular episodes of season 3 is “Episode 57-Gaston College Athletics, Broadcasting, and Production Technology”  Check out the incredible story of the start and growth of Gaston College's athletic department.  Also, the story of how the athletic department helped to start up a new sector for the Broadcasting and Production Te...

Number SIX of our most popular episodes of season 3 is " Episode 54 -Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County”  The Partnership is a nonprofit organization that provides services, advocates, and collaborates with others to ensure the wellbeing of children, ages birth to five, so they can reach their health, developmental, and educational potential. Check it out now. If you would...

WATCH NOW:   https://youtu.be/jdhKSEdIsUY Highlighting another great ministry this week! Make sure to listen in to hear about all the great things The Gastonia's Potters House is doing to help women in Gaston County! ABOUT: The Gastonia Potters is a faith-based program for women struggling with substance abuse/alcoholism and other life-threatening issues. The program is residential and consis...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/l7NELk4Klzg See a Need, Fill a need. That's what this organization is doing in our very own community! Join us this week as we interview Chasty King (President) and April Payne (Vice President) with The Calling. MISSION: Their  mission is to fulfill the call by "going after the one." They value building relationships with people, making one-on-one connect...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/doVgXlxeIQ0 Making sure everyone is included is so important! Listen to this weeks episode to find out how The Arc of Gaston County is doing this! We had such a great time interviewing Jennifer Hamrick, Sara Osborne and Tracy Buzzeo! ABOUT THE ARC:  The Arc of Gaston County works to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting health and...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/gj0O09YURDo Finding ways to give back to the community you love so much is always fun! Listen in as we interview Keanu Trujillo regarding his inspiration behind starting the Building Belmont Podcast. Building Belmont podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-belmont-podcast/id1612065257 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbelmontpodcast/ https:...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/CQ_3DV-Tcww Hearing from our community to make it better is so important for growth! And that's exactly what the team at One Gaston 2040 does! They listen to our community to see how we can fill in the gaps of things needed! Listen in as we interview Leslie Lee, Sharon Padgett, and Gina Shell (Special Projects Manager). GOAL: To engage county residents, businesses,...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/kUR42bawIy4 For 74 episodes you have watched/ listened without knowing who makes things happen! This week, meet the ladies that take care of the recording, uploading, social media and more for Gaston's Great! Join us as we interview two of our very own, Amy Anderson and Naomi Hunt!  🔊 Thank you for listening to Gaston's Great!   If you enjoyed this episode, p...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/pfS66Ouw1UI Did you know gardening reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety? Not only that but there are so many more benefits of gardening! We love highlighting non-profits like the Rotary Community Garden of Gastonia because there are so many great things to come from it. Listen in as we interview Lyn Anderson (Past President), Theresa McIntosh (Grower/Receiver Coor...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/8KY9osW9Zz8 Join us this week as we interview Paige Sigmon with the Mount Hollys Farmers Market! Listen in as she tells us about all the cool and exciting things this farmers market is doing differently! About: Mount Holly Farmer’s Market is the largest all volunteer market in North Carolina. You will find a community that is engaged in the market and a market that is e...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/-lASpr9KufU Peter Westbrook once said, "So much of our future lies in preserving our past". We 100% agree! Join us this week as we interview Robert Carpenter (Board Member) and Dr. Alan May (President)  with the Hoyle Historic Homestead. Listen to learn about all the great things they are doing to keep the Hoyle Homestead looking great! About: The Hoyle Histor...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/65ZBlpRXPRA Who knew gardening could be so fun and bring so many people together? Join us this week as we interview Erin Denison the president of the Mount Holly Community Garden! Listen in to hear about all the fun things they are doing and awesome events that are coming up! About Info: The Mount Holly Community Garden is a vibrant raised bed haven planted in the heart...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/OJ0rwI5tNME Join us this week as we interview Ashley Westmoreland the Past President and Chair of the Christmas Town 5K, Kristin Turner the Secretary, and Roxann Rankin the Historian of the McAdenville's Woman's Club! Learn about all the great things this group of ladies do for Christmas Town USA! About : For over 65 years, the McAdenville Woman's Club ha...

We have said it once and we will say it again. Investing in the youth of today promises the future of tomorrow! Join us as we interview Chad Sakada, the Area Director for the Gaston County Young Life. Listen as he talks about the programs and mentorship they offer for the youth of Gaston County! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/401LyJcQjx0 About: Young Life is an International non-profit organization!...