Camel City Chat

🍷 Welcome to SEASON FIVE of Camel City Chat! Starting off the season strong, John travels to Dynamis Estate Wines to tour and learn more about the Elkin, NC winery. In this episode, take a drone-guided tour of the 1.5 mile paved driveway to the tasting room, get to know the wine-makers, and tour the vineyards!   👉 Learn more about Dynamis Estate Wines by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fKDvAd   🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

In honor and in memory of our friend Stan Elrod: dedicated educator.   This episode was recorded October 10, 2022. 

Mr. Stanley “Stan” Michael Elrod, 71, of Clemmons, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  Stan was born in Whitmire, SC on September 6, 1951, to the late Hubert Carlton Elrod and Helen Marion Starnes.  Stan was involved in numerous activities and sports growing up and lettered in football, basketball, baseball, track, and golf at Whitmire High School.  He received undergraduate degrees from North Greenville and Newberry Colleges, where he played basketball and baseball.  Stan received a master’s degree from Winthrop University and spent his first eight years working in education at York High School in South Carolina.  In 1981, Stan began his tenure at R.J. Reynolds High School that would span 24 years.  He was a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, and principal.  In 2005 he was called upon to become the first principal at Reagan High School and continued that role until 2010 when he became the athletic director for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.  Stan left a lasting impact on numerous students, parents, and faculty.  He had the ability to relate to all students, regardless of background.  He provided support, direction, and encouragement to help students and faculty be at their best.  Stan was a member of numerous halls of fame.  These included Whitmire High School, Newberry College, R.J. Reynolds High School, Reagan High School, and Winston-Salem Sportsman Club.  He was an avid golfer and member of Salem Glen Country Club.  Stan was a man of faith and member of Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston-Salem since 1989.  In addition to his parents, Stan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Stanley and Arminia Bailey.  He is survived by his wife, Linda Elrod; children, Angie Elrod Sams (Joel) and Michael Elrod; grandchildren, Julie and Josh Sams; siblings, Donna Elrod Whitlock (D. Jean) and Thomas “Tommy” H. Elrod (Nancy); sisters-in-law, Cheryl Marshall (Wayne) and Debbie Collum; nephews, Stanley Whitlock (Leslie), Brian Whitlock (Tina), Graham Whitlock (Nicole), Ryan Elrod (Casey), Jacob Elrod (Emily), Adam Elrod (Meredith), and Brandon Templeton; nieces, Melissa Galbreath, Christi Locke, and Rebecca Veal (Jason); and great nieces and nephews, Rebecca, Reaghan, Madeline, Mary Trent, Greyson, Coleman, Wyatt, Emory, Crawford, Caroline, Price, Gray, Aubrey, Nicholas, Dustin, Cameron, Christian, Emma, Easton, and Everest.  Stan was a family man and loved them all deeply.  He was known by his grandchildren as GranStan.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Reynolds Auditorium on the campus of R.J. Reynolds High School with Rev. Ty Talton officiating.  Additional parking will be available at Wiley Middle School.  A reception will follow at Salem Glen Country Club.  Mr. Elrod will lie in state from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel in which all are invited to pay their respects and sign the guest registry.  A private entombment will be held at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103, R.J. Reynolds Home Field Advantage F/B/O Stan Elrod Memorial Fund, 380-H Knollwood St. #177, Winston-Salem, NC 27103-1865, or The Stan Elrod Athletic Scholarship, C/O Reagan High School PTA, 3750 Transou Rd., Pfafftown, NC 27040.

🏫 This week, John takes a seat in the 8th Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' office: Tricia McManus! Get to know Tricia and all the wonderful things she's involved in and doing within our schools.   👉 Learn more about WS/FCS by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3RzqRRq 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🏦 This week, John sits down and chats with Todd Hall: President and CEO of Truliant Federal Credit Union.   👉 Learn more about Truliant Federal Credit Union by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3gf2ZFE 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🚂 Explore the historic Union Station, located in downtown Winston-Salem, guided by the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County's Historic Preservation's Michelle McCullough!  👉 Learn more about the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3VoIiay 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🏫 The voice we all know well! Get to know Brent Campbell: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.  👉 Learn more about WS/FCS by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3RzqRRq 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🧑‍⚖️ You've seen his face on billboards. You've heard of his Safe Sober Prom Night. You may even seen him running through downtown Winston-Salem! Who is this person in question? David D. Daggett: Injury Attorney, Managing Partner of Daggett Shuler, and triathlete!  👉 Learn more about Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3BS349g   🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🏠 Get to know Cathy Robertson: Vice President at TE Johnson & Sons - The #1 Rental Company in NC!    👉 Learn more about TE Johnson & Sons by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3BvmKj4   🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🥃 Today, John takes a seat inside of Broad Branch Distillery to learn more about the local business! Guided by Daniel Spivey (Brand Developer at Broad Branch Distillery), John also takes a tour of the actual, on-site distillery!   👉 Learn more about Broad Branch Distillery by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3QDo8Ws 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.

🔊 In this week's edition of Camel City Chat, come alongside John as he gets to know Ben Thomas Lawson Jr: Appalachian State University graduate, volunteer, and philanthropist!  🚨 Please enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com​  This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and edited by ZZO Films. E-mail [email protected] or DM @zzofilms on Instagram with any questions, comments, or concerns.