Old Town New World

Principal of the forthcoming Kettlesong York Prep campus, Lanny Adamson talks about place-based education.

Mayor John Gettys talks about the effort that went into making Rock Hill a celebrated, thriving community with a bright future and the need to be intentional about what the city looks like years from now.

On this episode of Old Town New World, we talk about the change happening in Rock Hill, and how more change is inevitable and coming swiftly. Developers Nik and Craig tell us how they want to see the community make conscious choices about what that change will look like. They talk about their personal connection...

4th generation craftsman, Jay Leake talks about the ups and downs of his family’s furniture making business and how they went from hard times to international status.

Co-Owner & Brewmaster of Rock Hill Brewing, Jason Collett describes his journey to meet the people he admires and find purpose.

Clean Slate Productions Owner, Ben Sliker talks about his experience with the traditional filmmaking model and why he prefers the small community approach.

Agribusiness developers Ben Boyles and Will Culler talk about the current state and future of agriculture in South Carolina and beyond.

UNCC teacher and Nickelodeon writer Rodney Stringfellow talks about being both a full-time educator and a working professional in the field of screenwriting.

Award-Winning Author, Scholar, and ASUWA Studios founder Velma Love explains how society is directed by the stories we believe in.

Concerts at The Courtroom Manager, Mike Gentry talks abouts keeping new music alive in Old Town Rock Hill.

Sylvia Theater owner Paul Finnican talks about turning a shuttered Computer store into a successful music and film venue.

Black Sheep Skate Shop owner Josh Frazier talks about turning his passion into a living

Deputy Director of CMA Joelle Ryan-Cook talks about the role of art museums in the community

Lauren Thomas discusses the growth of Lancaster, SC

USAID Advisor Patterson Brown talks about helping African communities establish positive economies.

Professor Melissa Carsten talks about the changing roles of leaders and followers.

Actor Alfonso Freeman talks about life and career, and the decision to move from Los Angeles to Rock Hill for a positive change in lifestyle. Warning: This episode contains a small amount of adult language.

Songwriter Slade Baird talks about leaving behind the typical adult life in a big city to play Rock n' Roll.

Musician and Radio Producer TJ Boggs talks about music in Old Town Rock Hill

Government Relations Manager Stefan Nowicki talks about moving to America from Austria, and the future of paper goods.

Charlotte Storytellers cofounder, Nora Orton talks about running a spoken word group, and the power of human interaction.

Teacher and writer Ben Graham talks about the human history and the power of relationships.

Rock Band Minnesota License Plate talks about playing in a band in Old Town Rock Hill.

Loom Director Jennifer Belk talks about the impact of cowork.

Winthrop Professor Dr. Laura Ullrich talks about economics in Rock Hill and across the globe.