Who Gives a Hoot

In this interview, we ask Cathy Cloninger her opinions on several issues pertaining to the Gaston County Commissioner Board's jurisdiction. Currently, she is running against one other Republican candidate for the Dallas Township Commissioner seat on the board.Remember that early in-person voting begins February 12th, and the primary elections will take place March 3rd, 2026. To read about this candidate, check here:https://wisenewsnetwork.com/stories/cathy-cloninger-running-for-dallas-township-commissioner-republican-incumbent-2026,4696?

In this interview, we ask Brandon Bridges his opinions on several issues pertaining to the Cleveland County School Board's jurisdiction. Currently, he is running against eight other candidates for one of four republican seats on the board.Remember that early in-person voting begins February 12th, and the primary elections will take place March 3rd, 2026. To read about this candidate, check here:https://wisenewsnetwork.com/stories/brandon-bridges-cleveland-county-school-board-candidate-interviews-with-wnn,4674?

In this interview we ask Kelly Hastings his opinions on several issues in Gaston and Upper Cleveland County. Currently he is running against Caroline Eason whose responses you can see here: https://youtu.be/GWL7WxMdEHcRemember that early in person voting begins February 12th, and the primary elections will take place March 3rd, 2026. To read on both of these candidates head here:https://wisenewsnetwork.com/stories/nc-house-district-110-candidate-race,4654

In this interview, we ask Caroline Eason her opinions on several issues in Gaston and Upper Cleveland County. Currentl,y she is running against Kelly Hasting,s whose responses you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPuIAcobIvsRemember that early in-person voting begins February 12th, and the primary elections will take place March 3rd, 2026. To read on both of these candidates, head here:https://wisenewsnetwork.com/stories/nc-house-district-110-candidate-race,4654

In this interview, we talk with upcoming Cherryville Mayor Wade Stroupe to hear his opinions about what to do to see the best in Cherryville, NC's future.

In this segment, we sit down with Doris Cope to explore her extensive history as a renowned local coach and positive role model in the lives of many students. Along with her is one such student, Sadie Broome who was inspired by Doris to become a teacher herself!

Teresa Wingo, a local hero has been recently awarded as a Hyundai Hometown Hero for her dedication to the community. Known by many for her giving nature in helping the homeless community. Here she talks about how exactly she does so and her hopes for the future.

In this studio segment we cover some of the history of one of the most famous ships of all time: The Titanic!We spoke with Melinda Ratchford a historian who has given over 300 dissertations on the subject on the boats history.

We interviewed Cherryville Native Sadie Allran Broome about her newest 2025 release "Mischief in Macon: A Grain of Salt in the Pepper Shaker". Follow along she tells us about the experiences that helped her create this series.

Purchase her books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sadie-Allran-Broome/author/B08FBJ3GMQ

Welcome back everyone! Who Gives a Hoot is back and in this episode we speak with racing historian Phil Combs! Combs has spent much of his life surrounding himself with racing, whether it's his own time own the track, in the stands as an announcer, or his time as a curator to the Combs Family Museum. And you can see the museum for yourself in our video here along with our other racing content:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIJDvSIDSZY

The event spoken on in this podcast has been postponed and will occur May 11th, 2025.