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Carolina CaresGuilford County Schools eLearning Virtual AcademyOur guests are Dr. Whitney Oakley, Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Eboni Chillis, Interim Chief Innovation Officer, Guilford County Schools. Guilford County Schools (GCS) will be launching two, tuition-free virtual schools for the 2020-2021 academic school year. The two virtual schools will provide another option for the coming school year for families who have concerns about in-person, in classroom instruction for their children during the pandemic. Long term, the virtual schools also will allow students who thrive online, need a more personalized approach to learning, or those who desire a more flexible learning environment continue to receive a quality education.
2020-07-2416 minCarolina CaresThe Tarheel Challenge AcademyAngelina Wilson and Kenneth Cates, Recruiters for the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy. TCA offers our services to those students who are not faring well in the traditional school settings. Our free program includes a 5 ½ month residential phase, followed by a 12-month post-residential phase. While attending the 5 ½ month residential program, our students will improve their education level, life skills, and employment potential. This is accomplished by providing training in a structured, and disciplined quasi-military environment which enhances the program’s core components: Academic excellence, Life-coping Skills, Leadership and Followership, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to the Community, Physical Fitness, and Health & Hygiene.
2020-07-2416 minCarolina CaresQuina Weber-Shirk - Community Gardens in the TriadQuina Weber-Shirk - Community & School Garden Extension AgentN.C. Cooperative Extension Guilford County Center
2020-07-1715 minCarolina CaresRaven Tuffin: Safety in the grocery store during the COVID-19 PandemicRaven Tuffin - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant : North Carolina Cooperative Extension-Guilford Co. Center
2020-07-1714 minCarolina CaresJoel McIver with Senior Services and Yvonne Moore with Piedmont Federal Savings BankWe talked with them about their annual Christmas in July event which helps to supply much needed items for seniors throughout our community.
2020-07-0217 minCarolina CaresEric Aft the CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NCEric gives us an update on how Second Harvest is meeting the demand of their member agencies and the families they help during this time of unprecedented demand for food.
2020-06-3020 minCarolina CaresSarah Paschall the 4-H Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford CountyHow is 4-H reaching young people during this time of COVID-19? 4-H has gone virtuaL. Find out how 4-H has learned new ways of bringing the 4 H learning services to the young people of Guilford County.
2020-06-3011 minCarolina CaresVince Webb from the NC Cooperative Extension ServiceVince Webb is the consumer sciences agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service and he tells us how COVID-19 has changed the way he is reaching out to the citizens of Guilford County
2020-06-3015 minCarolina CaresTriad Viewpoints with Glenn Dobrogosz and Christie AdamsGlenn Dobrogosz is the CEO of the Greensboro Science Center and Christie Adams is the Public Information Officer for the NC Forest Service
2020-06-1830 minCarolina CaresTriad Viewpoints with Maya Franklin and Scott HerrickOn this program we talked with Maya Franklin, the External Communications Manager for the American Red Cross and Scott Herrick, North Carolina Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer's Association
2020-06-0830 minCarolina CaresTriad ViewpointsGuests on this weeks program are Marty Driver the Executive Director of the Hands Of Hope Medical Clinic in Yadkin County and Jennifer Lawson, Executive director of the Triad Chapter of the American Heart Association
2020-06-0430 minCarolina CaresAnna Beth Williams and the 2020 Local Foods SummitAnna Beth Williams is an Ag Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County and she told us all about the 2020 Local Foods Summit. The local foods summit is designed to educate individuals and organizations who share a common vision to support sustainable farms, local food businesses and consumers of local foods.
2020-03-0610 minCarolina CaresVincent Webb and EMFVVincent Webb from the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County tells us all about the new program for EMFV which stands for Extension Master Food Volunteer. This program provides NC residents the opportunity to engage with their communities by supporting NC Cooperative Extension programming in the areas of nutrition, cooking, food safety and food systems.
2020-03-0610 minCarolina CaresStacey Finch and Kevin von der Lippe from Greensboro/Guilford Crime StoppersStacey Finch is the Coordinator and Kevin von der Lippe is past chairman and on the board of directors for Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers. They discussed some success stories from past Crime Stopper cases and they also talked about the origin of Crime Stoppers and how the program works to fight crime in the community.
2020-02-2718 minCarolina CaresGlenn Dobrogosz CEO of the Greensboro Science CenterWe talked with Glenn about the plans for the Gateway Project, which will invest as much as $45 million in capital improvements as part of the 2020-2030 strategic vision. This will support approximately 460 jobs and generate over $80 million in economic impact during that 10 year period. We also talked about the new Aquarium and other new exhibits that have opened or are coming soon to the Greensboro Science Center.
2020-02-1929 minCarolina CaresQuina Weber-Shirk, Extension Agent for Community and School GardensQuina talks to us about the latest news concerning community and school gardens in Guilford County
2020-02-1413 minCarolina CaresCasey Townsend 4H Youth Development AgentCasey talks about the sport shooting club and some of the other activities available to youth who become a part of 4H in Guilford County
2020-02-1411 minCarolina CaresMaya Franklin with the American Red Cross - Give Blood To Give TimeMaya Franklin is the Communications Manager for the American Red Cross. Maya talked with us about the need for blood for those fighting cancer. Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease, using nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply. That’s why this February, the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time, ensuring loved ones have the strength and support to battle cancer.
2020-02-1214 minCarolina CaresJennifer Lawson Triad American Heart AssociationJennifer talked about the everything happening with the Triad American Heart Association in February which is Heart Month.
2020-01-3018 minCarolina CaresRedia BaxterRedia Baxter is the Health Systems Director for the Alzheimer's Association. Just what is Alzheimers? Is it different from Dementia? What can someone expect if they or a loved one are diagnosed with Alzheimers? How does the disease end up being fatal? Redia also talked to us about the Alzheimers Association and what they can do to help people with the disease and their families.
2020-01-2426 minCarolina CaresSarah Paschall is the 4-H and Youth Development Extension AgentSarah is with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension service in Guilford County. She tell us about 4-H. How to Join, How to volunteer and all of the great activities they have planned for the coming months.
2020-01-1013 minCarolina CaresShameca Battle Family and Consumer Sciences AgentShameca is with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County. She talks about how to create a spending plan, goal setting when it comes to finances and how to save money for the new year.
2020-01-1014 minCarolina CaresDanger!!! Do NOT wash that Turkey!Raven Tuffin is the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County and she updates us on the latest science of cooking meats and how we should not wash meats before cooking them to prevent spreading germs around the kitchen.
2019-12-0613 minCarolina CaresSaving money over the holidaysShameca Battle is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County and she tells us how to save some money over the holidays.
2019-12-0612 minCarolina CaresMalorie Helgert and the Twin City Santa ProgramTwin City Santa's "Miracle on 5th Street" Christmas Party serves to collect holiday toys for distribution through the Salvation Army's annual toy drive. Twin City Santa is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
2019-11-1414 minCarolina CaresVincent Webb and eating health for the holidaysDid you know you can still enjoy all of your favorite holiday foods but still eat healthy? Vincent Webb gives us some easy tips on eating Mediterranean style for the holidays
2019-11-1414 minCarolina CaresCrystal Mercer and the Master Gardener ProgramChanges in the Master Gardener training are making it easier for people to be a part of this volunteer program
2019-11-1415 minCarolina CaresToys For Tots Kickoff and Campaign For 2019US Marine Corp Staff Sergeant Elliott Shaffer, the 2019 Toys For Tots Coordinator and First Sergeant Ryan Lowe talk to us about the upcoming kickoff event and the entire Toys For Tots Campaign for 2019
2019-10-2515 minCarolina CaresDavid Laxton tells us about AutismDavid Laxton is the Director of Communications for the Autism Society of North Carolina. He tells us all about Autism and how the Autism Society is helping local families.
2019-10-0916 minCarolina CaresLocal Foods FestivalAnna Beth Williams from the Guilford County Cooperative Extension Service tells us about the Local Foods Festival and why it's important to seek out local sources for the food you buy for your family.
2019-10-0911 min2019-09-2714 min2019-09-2712 minCarolina CaresRobin McNeill With The Guilford County Cooperative Extension SerivceRobin McNeill is the EFNEP Program Educator
2019-09-2712 minCarolina CaresGreensboro Run Walk For Autism with Shelby J.Shelby J. is an American singer/songwriter. She is known for her work with her mentor, Prince, and her debut solo album 10 in 2017. She will be performing live at the Greensboro Run-Walk For Autism on 9/28/2019. Shelby J talks about the event and the importance of the Autism Society of NC. We also talked about her music career and what she is doing now.
2019-09-1814 minCarolina CaresWalk to End AlzheimersScott Herrick North Carolina Director of Public Policy - Alzheimer's Association and Nancy Knight Brown Walks in honor and memory of her dad who passed away in 2017 after suffering from dementia for several years. She is very involved in the Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter and also serves as a public policy advocate
2019-09-1816 minCarolina CaresReal Men Wear Pink Of The TriadThe American Cancer Society of the Triad has a program called "Real Men Wear Pink Of The Triad." We talk with Stephanie Morris and Nick McNeil from the American Cancer Society about this program that involves men helping in the fight against breast cancer.
2019-08-3116 minCarolina CaresKayt Stewart the Co-Chair of the Greensboro Pride FestivalKayt Stewart of Alternative Resources of The Triad is the co-chair of the Greensboro Pride Festival to be held 9/15/2019 in downtown Greensboro. Kayt tells us what we can expect at this years festival and how there is still time for vendors to sign up to be part of the festival.
2019-08-1714 minCarolina CaresTerry Snyder, Founder and CEO of Operation North StateOperation North State (ONS) is a 501 c3 non-profit (ALL VOLUNTEER) organization which currently offers eighteen (38) “unique” military support services programs for North Carolina's deployed troops and veterans-in-need. There is a second number related to the horrific stat of 20 veterans take their lives daily; and, we should all find this stat very troubling: Fourteen of these 20 veterans aren’t even in the VA’s system /on their radar.” WHY? We need to get these guys and gals on everyone’s radar - especially the VA's - support services are available and working.
2019-08-0714 minCarolina CaresMichelle Manriquez Founder And Director Of Mandies Miles and Christy Hayes, Board MemberMandie’s Miles is a Nonprofit created by Michelle Manriquez in honor of her daughter Mandie. She passed away June 7th 2018 with brain cancer while she was a senior in High School. Mandie's Miles is an advocate for the Brenner Children’s Pediatric Brain Tumor Program, the region’s only dedicated program, offering experts devoted to treating children and adolescents with brain and spinal cord tumors, a patient-centered and collaborative approach, access to the latest treatments, and cutting-edge research. . With great determination and collaboration, we as a community, can create awareness for children, along with their families, in finding knowledge, streng...
2019-08-0228 minCarolina CaresShare The Harvest with Quina Weber-ShirkGuilford County Extension Agent Quina Weber-Shirk tells us about the Share The Harvest program. Share The Harvest is an all volunteer organization that exists to distribute donated produce equitably to those who are hungry in our community,
2019-08-0103 minCarolina CaresQuina Weber-Shirk Guilford County Extension Agent - Community and School GardensCommunity Gardens seek to bring together people in the community to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs on common ground. A school garden is an outdoor classroom: a living laboratory where garderns of all ages learn by observing and doing. There are currently over 140 community gardens in Guilford County.
2019-08-0115 minCarolina CaresJoey HilburnJoey Hilburn is the President and Founder of The Grownups Benefit. The Grown Ups Benefit are a Christian based organization providing hope, love, and funds for families in our own community that are experiencing financial hardship brought on by a health crisis. We also provide Scholarships to deserving seniors from area high schools and fund Play it Forward, a program that provides sporting equipment and covers various fees for those families in which this would prove to be a hardship. We organize many events that enable people to live out our motto, Helping People Help Others.
2019-07-3014 minCarolina CaresAlly Hunter Operations Director of the Lupus Foundation Of AmericanAlly Hunter talks about Lupus. What it is and what kind of treatments are available. We also discuss the Lupus Foundation of America and what kind of services are available for persons with Lupus and their family members including support groups in the Triad area.
2019-07-2414 minCarolina CaresTeresa Loflin the Community Relations Director for the High Point MuseumTeresa tells us all about the High Point Museum and some of the upcoming events. Plus she tells us about the High Point Farmers Market at the High Point Public Library
2019-07-1714 minCarolina CaresKim Blanchard - Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Alzheimer's Association, and Shari Bailey Team Captain for Team DavidKim Blanchard - Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter and Shari Bailey Team Captain for Team David
2019-07-1415 minCarolina CaresDr. Julia Vann, MD, MPH Assistant Health Director and Vonda Pabon, RN Clinical Nurse ManagerMeasles and vaccinations is the topic. Our guests are from the Guilford County Department of Public Health and we talk about the resurgence of measles in the US and the safety of vaccines.
2019-06-2826 minCarolina CaresJoel McIver and Holly Beck from Senior Services Of Forsyth CountyJoel McIver the Director of Communiation And Engaqgement and Holly Beck, a Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager with Senior Services of Forsyth County talk with us about all of the services that are available for seniors in Forsyth County. We also talk about the need for drivers for their Meals On Wheels program.
2019-06-2116 minCarolina CaresMaya Franklin from the Red CrossWe talk with Maya Franklin from the Red Cross about the work of the Red Cross in helping to take care of our blood supply in this area and in the United States
2019-06-2115 minCarolina CaresKim Blanchard, Greg Shepherd and Susan Rinehart from the Alzheimer's AssociationAlzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. We talk about the local Alzheimer's Association and their upcoming events including a benefit concert.
2019-05-1715 minCarolina CaresVincent WebbWant to know how to can fruits, vegetables and more? Vincent Webb has all of the facts.
2019-05-1015 minCarolina CaresAnna Beth WilliamsAnna Beth Willams tells you everything you need to know about strawberries
2019-05-1014 min2019-05-1009 minCarolina CaresCheryl Ledford from The Greensboro Urban MinistryCheryl talks about the history and mission of the Greensboro Urban Ministry and tells about their big fundraiser, Dining Out For Hunger which involves over a hundred participating Triad restaurants.
2019-04-1914 minCarolina CaresShameca Battle from the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford CountyShameca Battle teaches financial literacy and she is here today to tell us about a free online program called PowerPay to help get you out of debt
2019-04-0414 minCarolina CaresMelanie Buckingham from the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch LibraryMelanie Buckingham tells us about this unique branch of the Library system and the big Earth Day celebration for 2019. Plus the Great American Clean-Up
2019-03-1513 minCarolina CaresPeggie Lewis Joyce and 4-H ProgramsThere is a lot of new information about upcoming 4-H programs and Peggie Lewis Joyce has all of the details
2019-03-1530 minCarolina CaresVincent Webb from the NC Cooperative Extension Service office in Guilford CountyVincent tells us about the new Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
2019-02-1515 minCarolina CaresJennifer Lawson with the Triad Heart AssociationFebruary is American Heart Month. Jennifer tells us about the origin and mission of the AHA and some of the strides made in heart health due to the research dollars raised by the AHA. She also talks about some the events coming up in February for Heart Month.
2019-01-3115 minCarolina CaresJoey Hilburn with the Grown Ups BenefitJoey Hilburn is the President and Founder of The Grown Ups Benefit, an organization that raises money to help people with financial hardship brought on by a health crisis.
2019-01-1816 minCarolina CaresMaya Franklin Red Cross Blood ServicesMaya Franklin, the External Communications Manager with the American Red Cross Blood Services talks about the current emergency shortage of blood and how you can help.
2019-01-1813 minCarolina CaresTriad GoodwillSarah Lanse, Marketing Specialist with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina talks about the mission of Triad Goodwill and they help people with job training and placement
2019-01-0416 minCarolina CaresThe EFNEP program in Guilford CountyJordan James from the NC Cooperative Extension Service tells us about the EFNEP program and how it can help out young people in the area
2018-11-0811 minCarolina CaresBig changes coming in The Master Gardener ProgramHanna Smith from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service talks about some big changes coming in the Master Gardener Program in Guilford County
2018-11-0814 minCarolina CaresTriad Lunge Forward Event from the Lung Cancer Initiative GroupEmily Parks, Board Member and Event Chairperson for the Triad Lunge Forward event and Di Ann Smith, lung cancer survivor talk about lung cancer and the Lung Cancer Initiative Group.
2018-10-3122 minCarolina CaresApples. All about apples.Vincent Webb is from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension service. Vincent is going to talk with us today about Apples. The health benefits of apples, the many ways you can prepare them and lots more facts about apples.
2018-10-0513 minCarolina CaresGetting ready for the holidays without going brokeTodays program features Shameca Battle. Shameca is the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford County. Shameca is going to talk with about how to get ready for the upcoming holidays without breaking your personal bank.
2018-10-0513 minCarolina CaresAlzheimer'sScott Herrick - North Carolina Director of Public Policy, Alzheimer's Association and Steve Dozier - Co-Chair of Walk to End Alzheimer's, Guilford County. Scott and Steve talk to us about the current status of Alzheimer's today. How this disease affects individuals and families and what kind of medical advances are being made to fight this disease. We’ll also talk about the upcoming Walks to end Alzheimer's in both Guilford and Forsyth counties,
2018-09-2829 minCarolina CaresCommunity and School GardensToday's program features Quina Weber Shirk. Quina is a county Extension Agent in charge of community and school gardens She also brought with her today Synclaire Kenner a new intern at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension agency in Guilford county.
2018-09-2114 minCarolina CaresLocal Foods WeekToday's program features Anna Beth Williams, an Ag agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agency in Guilford county. Anna Beth Williams is here to talk with us about the Local Foods week taking place in this area. Also here to talk with us is Quina Weber Shirk. Quina is a county Extension Agent in charge of community and school gardens
2018-09-2113 minCarolina CaresBrian Hamilton and Inmates to EntrepreneursOur mission: To assist formerly incarcerated individuals in starting their own business and engaging in entrepreneurship by providing resources, mentorship and hope. Our vision: To reduce the rate of recidivism by providing an alternative path to financial stability and success.
2018-08-2415 minCarolina CaresSally Morgan with PGA of the Carolinas talks about the PGA Reach ProgramPGA REACH is the charitable 501(c)(3) arm of the PGA of America. The program has been instilled in each of the 41 sections, to continue the impact at a section level. The Carolinas PGA is the largest of the 41 sections and had our own Foundation, PGA REACH Carolinas. Mirroring national, PGA REACH Carolinas has three pillars of focus: youth, military, and diversity & inclusion.
2018-08-1714 minCarolina CaresHow to save money and still buy all of those school supplies you needShameca Battle with the NC Cooperative Extension service has some great tips on how to save money and still get all of those school supplies that your children need
2018-08-1712 minCarolina CaresCrystal Mercer talks about the Master Gardener Program Classes beginning soonDo you have what it takes to be a Master Gardener? Classes begin soon and you need to sign up. Crystal Mercer with the Guilford County Cooperative Extension Service gives you all the details
2018-08-1714 minCarolina CaresExpanded Food and Nutrition Education ProgramJustina Vaughn is the (EFNEP) Adult Educator for the city of Greensboro, NC. She talks with limited resource parent/caregivers who have youth in their home about the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Programs and classes that focus on increasing fruit and vegetable intake, choosing better drinks, saving money while grocery shopping, and food safety
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M.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 26 - Bob Barker's NOT deadDid you fall for the fake news story about the death of Bob Barker? Where do all these hoax stories come from anyway? Can you spot them right away?
2017-08-0305 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 25 - The Mooch is out!What the hell is going on with the Trump White House? Why all the chaos? Is it the fault of the news media that this is all you are hearing about? Or is it because it's impossible to ignore the dysfunction of the Trump administration? Matt and Dennis have another heated discussion
2017-08-0308 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastPod Cast 24 - New Island off the Coast of NC - Dennis gets nakedA new island appears and suddenly some people think this means global warming is a hoax. And would Dennis actually get naked on a new deserted island? Find out.
2017-06-3005 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastPod Cast 23 - Trump Tweets and Lies. Or are his lies just his opinion?Dennis thinks Trump lies about everything. Matt thinks his lies are just opinions. This one gets rather hot. And Dennis becomes quite frustrated with Matt.
2017-06-3011 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastPod Cast 22 - Slower Traffic move rightThe NC legislature has proposed enacting a new law that will levy a $200 fine on people who drive in the left hand lane and impede traffic. Matt and Dennis debate the new law and bring up some possible problems with the law.
2017-06-2607 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastPod Cast 21 - Russian Hacks of America and Angry DennisDid the Russians attempt to hack our election process? Does Trump believe it or not? Just how angry can Matt make Dennis?
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M.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 20 - Bathroom Bill RepercussionsWill McCrory and the legislature make changes?
2016-04-1507 min2016-03-2911 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 18 - Robot Clones of Loved OnesWould you want to have a robot clone of yourself?
2016-03-2905 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 17 - Obey The Sign Or Pay The FineAre NC State Troopers cracking down on speeders?
2016-03-2905 min2016-03-2205 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 15 - No more Mtn Dew?Are the rumors about the end of Mt Dew true?
2016-03-2203 min2016-03-2207 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 13 - Brokered Convention? Dennis Gets AngryWill the Republicans have a brokered convention?
2016-03-1711 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 12 - Obama Supreme Court NominationWill Obama's nominee be confirmed?
2016-03-1707 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 11 Trumps package? SeriouslyTrump actually talks about the size of his package in the debate
2016-03-1310 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 10 - Moving to Canada?We discuss moving to Canada if Trump is elected
2016-03-1309 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 9 Apple vs The FBIShould Apple give the FBI a backdoor into the iPhone?
2016-03-1304 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 8 Nigerian Astronaut ScamIs there a lost Nigerian Astronaut floating in space?
2016-03-1304 min2016-03-1305 min2016-03-1305 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 5 New Hampshire and Santa BernieNew Hampshire and Santa Bernie
2016-03-1305 min2016-03-1305 minM.A.D. The Matt And Dennis PodcastEpisode 3 What the hell is the Iowa CaucusWhat the hell is the Iowa Caucus
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