Gaston County Matters

Gaston County Matters is BACK! This week, Pastor Dickie goes to Gaston Hospital to interview Char BiamonteStockl on the importnace of mental health awareness, how to get people the help they need, and how her faith has impacted how she works with patients. You do NOT want to miss this one!

On today's episode, Dickie and Stuart talk Braves baseball, and the listeners are treated to an awesome interview with Shaaron Funderburk, the founder of Off The Streets - a non-profit program to help people in Gaston County! Shaaron recounts some of her own struggles from growing up in a difficult situation to her journey into starting an incredible non-profit program to help people get away from life on the streets. You won't want to miss this one!

Welcome back for part 2 of Dickie's interview with Marshall Rausch! On this episode we get to hear how Marshall became such a successful business man in a tough economic climate, and how his faith plays a crucial role in his every day life. You won't want to miss it!

Welcome back for another episode of Gaston County Matters! In part 1 of this 2 part series, we are treated to a conversation between Dickie and former Senator Marshall Rausch. Learn about his childhood in Long Island, NY during the Great Depression, how he helped integrate Gaston County, and his basketball days at Duke university. Come back next week for Episode 2!

In Episode 4, Dickie and Stuart are joined by Will Patrignelli, the owner of Will's Doggn' It Deli in Ranlo, NC. Will discusses the challenges he faced growing up just outside of New York City, meeting his lovely wife, relocating to North Carolina, and some of the struggles and triumphs of small business ownership. A can't miss interview with a can't miss guy who makes can't miss sandwiches!

Episode 1, the pilot! Gaston County Matters is HERE! Finally, a podcast about the greatest place to call home in the entire world! For our first episode, Dickie himself is interviewed by our producer, Stuart, and we learn exactly what makes our great host tick. An engaging personality, Dickie makes you laugh and cry all at the same time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about one of the most genuine (and genuinely FUN) people you will ever meet!

For our first outside guest, Dickie welcomes none other than our own mayor, Walker Reid, to the studio for a fascinating interview on just what it takes to be the mayor of such a diverse town. Learn about Walker's humble upbringing, the struggles and the triumphs he has known on his path to mayor, and hear his heart for the great people of Gaston County!

On this episode, Dickie Spargo travels to the executive suite at Caromont hospital for an incredibly insightful interview with Caromont CEO, Chris Peek. Chris discusses his own upbringing, the benefits and challenges of being a hospital CEO, and more!