Gaston's Great

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!...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/BMWXsS_8T1E Preserving history is so important, it gives us something to look back on. It helps us to remember how far we have come and gives us vision for where we are going. Join us this week as we interview Fred Glenn the President and Wendy Cauthen the Administrator for The Baltimore Village School. What is the Baltimore Village School? The Baltimore Village School...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/ZSlfIC-T6MQ Having a beautiful city does not happen over night, nor does it happen all by itself! We know it takes time and volunteers. Join us as we interview Susan Wall, the Chair person for Keep Belmont Beautiful, to see what goes on behind the scenes in order to keep such a great city looking GREAT! What is Keep Belmont Beautiful (KBB)? Keep Belmont Beautiful, as an...

WATCH NOW:  https://youtu.be/06T0xoU79_s Investing in the youth of today is what will promise the future of tomorrow. Make sure to listen to this weeks episode to hear how Gaston Hope in Christ is doing just that. Investing in our youth. Join us as we interview Joe Bell the Director/ Program Director and Diane Monico the Administrative Assistant. Who is Gaston Hope in Christ? Gaston Hope in Christ...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/9_FnlYrUkRw Do you love the Performing Arts? Is the theater your happy place? If so, this episode is for you! Join us as we interview Lauren Parker (Executive Director) and Jennifer Stepp (Board President) with the Little Theater of Gastonia! Listen in to hear about the great productions and programs they are offering this season! Who knows, maybe you will be the next s...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/OLj4YKwdLuE Who doesn't love fall?! Join us today as we interview with Nathan Chapman (Farm Program Specialist), MC Cox (Outreach Manager), and Tiffani Stewart (Marketing Coordinator) for the Schiele Museum as they discuss all the fun fall events in Gaston County. What is the Schiele Museum? The Schiele Museum brings together professional educators, curators, admin...

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/4IC0H00sxcM Join us today as we get to experience the amazing Polio survival story of Mark Hanna accompanied by his daughter Katie Blackman and the community involvement of Marcia Scheideman in the Crowd Out Polio event.  What is Polio? Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. Poliov...

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/A91r64_iXZ8 Join us today as we fellowship with Doug Lance, the Executive Director of A.C.P.P. INC. We will see how a simple recruitment lead to a path of community involvement.  Who is A.C.P.P. ?  ACPP, Inc.,  is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that houses many individual community help and involvement programs.  Who is Cornerstone Christian Center? Cornerstone Chri...

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/ML3PZxs-CvY Join us today as we fellowship with Leah Hedgpath, the Executive Director of Dallas High Shoals Christian Ministry. Today we follow the story of a few churches banding together and starting a bigger project to help out the community.  Who is Dallas High Shoals Christian Ministry (DCM)? The Dallas High Shoals Christian Social Ministry (DCM) was started in 198...

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/mmVlVsC9NHM Join us as we interview with Austin Robinson (Area Director) from Fellowship of Christian Athletes- Gaston County Chapter. Who is Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)? They are a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. They seek to make disciples through their strategy of engaging, equip...

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/Fd871J7qJws Join us today as we visit with Todd Smith (President) and Danny Craig (Vice President) of Guardians of the Children. We will learn how each participant became involved and the impact the organization has on them and the community.  Who is Guardians of the Children? The Gastonia Chapter of Guardians of the Children was chartered in November 2010 by a dedicate...

Watch Episode Now: https://youtu.be/LfQqKYAnoWQ Join us today as we interview Ashley Anderson (Local Coordinator) and athletes, Samantha and David. Who is the Special Olympics of Gaston County? Special Olympics Gaston County serves nearly 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the county. Training and competition programs are offered in 11 sports. The mission of Special...