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Gaston County native Kyndal Knight returns to the show to talk about her participation in the diving trials happening this month for the 2024 Olympic Games. She discusses her training, her backstory, and what's been happening since she last appeared on the show.

Juneteenth is right around the corner, and in this week's episode we're interviewing Stella Antley, who is going to be the Grand Marshal of Gastonia's Sixth Annual Juneteenth Parade on June 15. Stella discusses her ties to a matriarch of Gaston County history--Aunt Charlotte--and her efforts to keep her memory alive and well.

Lowell City Manager Scott Attaway and Gaston County Public Safety Manager Vincent Wong were selected as two of the Top 100 local government influencers by the Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) organization earlier this year. The pair talk about their passion for public service and why they'll never forget entry-level employees. 

One of the area's most popular concert series returns -- Blues out Back. After a 6-year hiatus, Gaston County Museum of Art & History Education Manager Alex Brooks talks about what's new about the concert series, as well as some of the new performers they have on tap. 

We crossover this week with El Paso County, Colorado's "Beyond the Dais" podcast, and its host Scott Anderson. Janet Schafer and Adam Gaub talk with Scott about local government podcasting, finding new ways to connect with residents, and why Adam's dad jokes need a bit more work. 

Gaston County DHHS is mixing fun with some safety tips at its Keeping Families Safe Event at Dallas Park on Friday, June 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Listen to this week's show to learn more about what to expect, and why family safety is a major focus for DHHS.