The Rant

Chris Kelley, director of the Salvation Army of Lee County, talks about the organization's annual kettle drive and how COVID-19 has affected not only donations, but the number of volunteers out there. 

John Ramperger from Sanford Real Estate joins us this week to talk about Sanford's real estate market and what subdivisions like Galvin's Ridge and Laurel Oaks will mean to the city in the coming years. 

The Rant returns after a two-week hiatus to talk about the election in Lee County and North Carolina (we even talk a little national vote, too). Jonathan reporting live from Four Seasons Total Landscaping. 

This week's episode of The Friends of The Rant podcast talks heavy metal horror movies, all while reminding you very politely to get out and vote on Nov. 3 (or before). Enjoy.

Aslan Freeman — a songwriter, musician, producer and engineer in Nashville and guitarist for country star Lainey Wilson — joins the podcast this week to talk about his career, the state of the music industry during the pandemic and his love for North Carolina-based rock bands. 

Britton Buchanan talks about his career since leaving the Voice and shares big news about his upcoming debut album. 

Jaslyn Walker, Bob Bridwell and Meg Moss — representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina — join Friends of The Rant to talk about fundraising for their nonprofit (including an upcoming golf tournament) and the impact the organization has on the community, especially during the pandemic. 

Hosts Gordon Anderson and Billy Liggett also share drive-in movie memories and talk local headlines. 

Tina Gross, co-owner of Gross Farms in Sanford, joins the podcast to talk about Gross Farms' fall offerings — the annual corn maze and pumpkin-picking — and the importance of agritourism for the state's economy. 

Bob Joyce, economic development executive director for the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, talks about the state of the economy in Sanford and much more. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens also share their 9/11 memories. 

No guest and an abbreviated episode this week — still a fun time had by all (and a look back at a classic Rant radio skit involving Jon and a Vince Gill concert from nine years ago). Enjoy!