Localite

Tyler C. Smiley

Localite is a hyper-local podcast for residents of Alamance County, delivering quick, reliable updates on events, businesses, and community stories that matter. Monday episodes provide short, commuter-friendly briefings, while Thursday episodes feature in-depth interviews with the people shaping the community. Hosted by Tyler Smiley and produced by Chris Joyce, Localite is your trusted audio connection to what’s happening around you.

  1. 1d ago

    Weekly: Haunted Hikes at Cane Creek; Ghost Tours in Downtown Mebane; Saxsquatch at Cat's Cradle; 7th Annual Tour of Historic Homes in Gibsonville; Halloween Costume Advice and PSA; Locals on Localite

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Happy Halloween! 1:40 - Locals on Localite 2:16 - Editor's Picks 4:20 - Curated Weekly Calendar 6:41 - Halloween PSA 8:10 - Outro Haunted hikes, ghost tours, Halloween costumes, and a little local history! This week on Localite, we’re celebrating Halloween, sharing local favorites from one of our listeners, and highlighting three ways to get out and explore Alamance County. Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Get 10% off your order using our affiliate link in the show notes and we'll earn a commission! Ridge Wallet: https://euka.to/dk7yje Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and follow Localite on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Have a local event or hidden gem to recommend? Message us or email localiteofficial@gmail.com Instagram: / localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591 YouTube: / @localiteofficial Linktree: https://linktr.ee/localiteofficial Support the show through Patreon or PayPal. Every listen and share helps! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Localite PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBC Smiley Plumbing Company Website: www.smileyplumbingcompany.com Phone number: (336)-937-2264 Email: treyton@smileyplumbingcompany.com Go check out Sonya Claire Wellness Massage: Instagram: @sonyaclairewellnessmassage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyaClaireWellnessMassage/ Website: https://sonyaclairewellness.com/ Address: 24 NW Court Square, Graham, NC 27253 Facebook event page for Ghost Tour presented by Mebane Woman's Club: https://www.facebook.com/events/veterans-garden-120-w-center-st-mebane-nc/ghost-tour-presented-by-mebane-womans-club/1926807854949874/ Join O.V. Yonder Run Club at the Oak Hill Trail head at Cane Creek for their Halloween hike: 5545 Bass Mountain RdSnow Camp, NC 27349 Learn more about Preservation Alamance's 7th Annual Tour of Historic Homes in Gibsonville: https://www.presalamance.org/2026tour Get tickets to see Saxsquatch:https://catscradle.com/event/saxsquatch-2/cats-cradle/carrboro-north-carolina/ See Saxsquatch's post teaming up with PORCH - Chapel Hill Carborro: https://www.facebook.com/100044304105788/posts/this-october-31st-celebrate-halloween-at-cats-cradle-with-saxsquatch-and-help-th/1663517421801712/ Hosted by Tyler Smiley Edited by Chris Joyce #alamancecounty #chapelhill #localpodcast #ghosttour #localhistory

  2. 5d ago

    Interview: Sal's Italian Restaurant w/ Sal Mazzurco

    This week Tyler sits down with Sal Mazzurco, owner of Sal's Italian Restaurant! The two discuss nearly 50 years of history with the restaurant, Sal's favorite dishes, and the importance of community and having regulars! Follow Sal's Italian Restaurant on Instagram @salsofnc Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salsofnc/ Check out their menu: https://salsofnc.com/ Go visit them: 402 Huffman Mill Rd, 5119 Burlington, NC 27215 Keep an eye out for their Christmas menu! Available starting Sunday, November 1st! Stay in touch with Localite Instagram: @localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591 YouTube: ⁠‪@Localiteofficial‬⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/localiteofficial Tell us your favorite spots in the area! Email us at: localiteofficial@gmail.com Localite is brought to you by locals like you! If you would like to support the show, please consider tipping us on our PayPal account or signing up for our Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Localite PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBC Have an event, business, nonprofit, or project you'd like featured on the show? Reach out through our social channels or email us—we'd love to hear from you! We are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! New weekly rundowns every Monday at 4am New interview every other Thursday at 4amPlease like, share, and subscribe! Hosted by Tyler Smiley Edited by Chris Joyce #burlingtonnc #italianrestaurant #smallbusinessowner #localpodcast #alamancecounty

  3. Oct 19

    Weekly: Greensboro Gargoyles' Opening Night Recap; Red Oak Race Fest; Sal's Italian Restaurant Tease; Alamance County YMCA Fall Festival; Trick or Read at Totally Awesome Comics; PWRUP at The Den

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Recapping Greensboro Gargoyles' Season Opener 3:14 - Sal's Italian Restaurant Interview Teaser 5:00 - Editor's Picks 6:07 - Curated Weekly Calendar 9:22 - Outro Free comics, beer runs, ska, the Village People, and hockey heartbreak! This week on Localite, we recap the Greensboro Gargoyles’ season opener, preview our interview with Sal’s Italian Restaurant owner Sal Mazzurco, and share three ways to enjoy Alamance County this weekend. Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Get 10% off your order using our affiliate link in the show notes and we'll earn a commission! Ridge Wallet: https://euka.to/dk7yje Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and follow Localite on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Have a local event or hidden gem to recommend? Message us or email localiteofficial@gmail.com. Instagram: / localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591 YouTube: / @localiteofficial Linktree: https://linktr.ee/localiteofficial Support the show through Patreon or PayPal. Every listen and share helps! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Localite PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBC Smiley Plumbing Company Website: www.smileyplumbingcompany.com Phone number: (336)-937-2264 Email: treyton@smileyplumbingcompany.com Flyer for the Alamance YMCA Fall Festival: https://www.acymca.org/sites/acymca/files/2026%20Fall%20Festival.pdf Go visit Totally Awesome Comics for their Trick or Read event:1239 S Fifth St, KMebane, NC 27302 Sign-up for the Red Oak Race Fest on Sunday: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/Whitsett/RedOakRaceFest Get tickets to see PWRUP: https://www.ticketsource.com/theden/pwrup-w-corporate-fandango-and-dit/e-bpgeem Hosted by Tyler Smiley Edited by Chris Joyce #alamancecounty #greensboronc #localpodcast #5krun #comicbooks

  4. Oct 12

    Weekly: Greensboro Gargoyles' Opening Night; Ghost Stories of North Carolina; The Root's Grand Closing; Paris Banh Mi in Greensboro; Sorry Ghost at Local 506 in Chapel Hill; We Launched a Patreon!

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Ridge Wallet 1:20 - Patreon and PayPal plug 2:41 - Taste of the Town 4:07 - Mark Your Calendars 5:12 - Editor's Picks 6:26 - Curated Weekly Calendar 8:36 - Outro Restaurant goodbyes, spooky North Carolina stories, and hockey for a good cause! This week on Localite, we’re visiting Paris Bánh Mì, saying farewell to The Root Trackside, and gearing up for Greensboro Gargoyles opening night. Help support the show and get yourself a Ridge Wallet! If you use our affiliate link, you will get 10% off your purchase and we earn a commission on the sale! Ridge Wallet: https://euka.to/dk7yje If you enjoy the show, share it with your friends and follow or subscribe to Localite on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. If you attend one of the events or meet one of the people we mention, let them know you heard about them from Localite! Have a local event, activity, business, person, or hidden gem we should feature? Send us a message. We’re always looking for new things to explore around Alamance County. Instagram: / localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591 YouTube: / @localiteofficial Linktree: https://linktr.ee/localiteofficial You can also support the show through our Patreon, where you’ll get access to additional Localite content, or through our PayPal for one-time donations. We genuinely couldn’t do this without you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Localite PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBC Smiley Plumbing Company Website: www.smileyplumbingcompany.com Phone number: (336)-937-2264 Email: treyton@smileyplumbingcompany.com Go try Paris Banh Mi: 2703 W Gate City Blvd, Unit G, Greensboro, NC 27403 Go visit The Root before their grand closing: 110 W Lebanon Ave, Elon, NC 27244 Go check out the Ghost Stories of North Carolina: https://www.facebook.com/events/1693387118527574 Get your discounted Greensboro Gargoyle tickets for their opening night: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHNVNKRAHGFZ/checkout/Q75EBTAZIUQM54K6NPYH2NSQ Get tickets to see Sorry Ghost: https://local506.com/event/sorry-ghost/ Hosted by Tyler Smiley Edited by Chris Joyce #alamancecounty #echl #greensboronc #localpodcast #ghoststories

  5. Oct 8

    Interview: GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) w/ Sherry Wyche

    This week Tyler sits down with executive director of GO FAR, Sherry Wyche! The two discuss Sherry's history with the organization, the importance of youth fitness, and how GO FAR is not only positively changing the lives of children, but also their families as a whole! Follow GO FAR on Instagram @gofarkids Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GO.FAR.CLUB Learn more at their website: https://www.gofarclub.org/ Connect with them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-far-go-out-for-a-run/home/ Subscribe to their YouTube channel  @GOFAR-official  Check out their first annual Heart and Sole Gala, TONIGHT at the High Point Country Club! Link to Heart and Sole live auction: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/go-far-heart-and-sole-gala-auction Register for their next 5K on November 14th: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/TriadGOFARCommunity5KFunRunPresentedByNovantFall Stay in touch with LocaliteI nstagram: @localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591 YouTube: ⁠‪@Localiteofficial‬⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/localiteofficial Tell us your favorite spots in the area! Email us at:localiteofficial@gmail.com Localite is brought to you by locals like you! If you would like to support the show, please consider tipping us on our PayPal account or signing up for our Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Localite PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBC Have an event, business, nonprofit, or project you'd like featured on the show? Reach out through our social channels or email us—we'd love to hear from you! We are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! New weekly rundowns every Monday at 4am New interview every other Thursday at 4am Please like, share, and subscribe! Hosted by Tyler Smiley, Edited by Chris Joyce #triadnc #highpointnc #charity #localpodcast #localcharity

  6. Oct 5

    Weekly: An Evening in Stars Hollow in Downtown Mebane; Annual Gibsonville Fall Festival; Sherry Wyche of GoFar Interview Teaser; High Point Rock Band, Pageant @ Hangar 1819; Burlington Card Show Recap

    TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Ridge Wallet 01:13 - Recapping Burlington Card Show 03:18 - Locals on Localite 04:10 - GoFar interview teaser 06:55 - Editor's Picks 08:22 - Curated Weekly Calendar 11:30 - Outro This episode is sponsored by Ridge Wallet. Tyler has been carrying his Ridge Wallet for years and loves how compact it is, while the metal construction also helps protect against unwanted contactless card scans when you’re out in public. If you want to check one out, Localite listeners can get 10% off their order through our affiliate link in the show notes. Help support the show and get yourself a Ridge Wallet! If you use our affiliate link, you will get 10% off your purchase and we earn a commission on the sale! Ridge Wallet: https://euka.to/dk7yje In our Anecdotal Note, Tyler recaps his trip to the Burlington Card Show, hosted by POW Productions. A big thank you to our friends at Totally Awesome Comics and POW Productions for inviting us out! Locals on Localite comes from Joanne Rich, who wrote in to share some of her favorite local spots: Bill Cooke Park, the Burlington YMCA (specifically AJ and the Spin Master), and Junction on 70. Joanne is also taking on a pretty big challenge: she’ll be running the London Marathon next April to raise money for Children with Cancer UK. Good luck, Joanne! If you want to help support Joanne's fundraising goal use this link: https://children_with_cancer_uk.enthuse.com/pf/jojorunsforacure For this week’s Interview Preview, we’re revisiting our Pickle Run coverage. Back in July, we sat down with the team at Burlington Fleet Feet ahead of their massive Pickle Run series. This Thursday, we’re taking the next step and talking with the charity behind that race series and so much more: Sherry Wyche of GoFar. Then it’s time for the Curated Calendar of the Week, brought to you by Smiley Plumbing Company; service that leaves you smiling. On Friday, October 9th, Downtown Mebane transforms into Stars Hollow for An Evening in Stars Hollow. From 5–9 PM, enjoy music, food, local artists, and a downtown full of Gilmore Girls inspired activities. Each participating business will have its own special Stars Hollow-themed experience. Then on Saturday, October 10th, the Annual Gibsonville Fall Festival returns to Downtown Gibsonville from 10 AM–4 PM. With 130+ vendors, plenty of food, activities for the kids, and all the charm of the City of Roses, there’s a lot to check out. And of course, Editor’s Picks are back, with Chris Joyce highlighting local music worth checking out — including some retro ’80s rock! If you enjoy the show, share it with your friends and follow or subscribe to Localite on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. If you attend one of the events or meet one of the people we mention, let them know you heard about them from Localite! Have a local event, activity, business, person, or hidden gem we should feature? Send us a message. We’re always looking for new things to explore around Alamance County. You can also support the show through our Patreon, where you’ll get access to additional Localite content, or through our PayPal for one-time donations. We genuinely couldn’t do this without you! Instagram: / localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591 YouTube: / @localiteofficial Linktree: https://linktr.ee/localiteofficial Can't get enough of us? Check out our Patreon for ad free and exclusive content! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Localite Localite is brought to you by locals like you! If you would like to support the show, please consider tipping us on our PayPal account! PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBC Smiley Plumbing Company Website: www.smileyplumbingcompany.com Phone number: (336)-937-2264 Email: treyton@smileyplumbingcompany.com Get tickets to see Pageant: https://hangar1819.com/event/pageant-with-dazr-parallel-lives/hangar-1819/ Hosted by Tyler Smiley; Edited by Chris Joyce

  7. Sep 28

    Weekly: $20 Greensboro Gargoyles Tickets for Opening Night; Red Oak Race Fest; Burlington Card Show; Pumpkin Mug Ceramic/Handbuilding with The Artist Coop on Main in Gibsonville; Bandcamp Friday Oct 2

    TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Holly Hill Mall Bunker2:39 - Mark Your Calendars5:30 - Editor's Picks7:32 - Curated Weekly Calendar9:22 - OutroThis week on the Localite Podcast, we’ve got hockey, ceramics, beer runs, card shows, and a little local mystery!In our Anecdotal Note, Tyler dives into a rather unexpected piece of Burlington history: apparently, there’s a Cold War-era bunker underneath Holly Hill Mall. Burlington was once considered a potential Cold War target, which naturally raises the question: what other weird stuff is hiding around Alamance County? A missile silo under the Haw River? A portal to Narnia at Granddaddy’s Antique Mall? We investigate absolutely none of these claims, but we do ask the important questions.For Mark Your Calendars, hockey season is back in the Triad! On Friday, October 16th, the Greensboro Gargoyles will host their Opening Night & Hockey for Hunger event, presented by Sunshine Creations. Tickets are $20, and if 1,000 seats are sold by October 1st, the Gargoyles will award Sunshine Creations $10,000 to help launch their outreach program, beginning with the reopening of their food pantry and Christmas toy assistance for families in need.We’re also looking ahead to the Red Oak Race Fest on Sunday, October 25th at Red Oak Lager Haus. The event features a 5K, Beer Mile, and costume contest, followed by the opportunity to hang out at the Lager Haus and Biergarten. Because apparently running and drinking are now a legitimate athletic combination.Then, in this week’s Curated Calendar, brought to you by Smiley Plumbing Company: service that leaves you smiling, we’ve got two very different ways to spend your weekend.On Friday, October 2nd, the Artist Co-Op in Gibsonville is hosting a Pumpkin Mug Ceramic/Handbuilding Class. No pottery experience is necessary, and for $50 you’ll get everything you need to turn a slab of clay into your very own one-of-a-kind pumpkin mug.Then on Saturday, October 3rd, it’s time for the Burlington Card Show, presented by POW Productions at the Alliance Convention Center. Whether you’re into sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, or general memorabilia, it’s an all-hobbies, all-day event. Admission is $5, kids 12 and under get in free, and there will be $1,000 in hourly giveaways.A big shoutout to our friends at Totally Awesome Comics in Mebane for putting us onto the Card Show. Chris and Tyler will be there, so if you see us, don’t be shy, come say hi!And of course, Editor’s Picks are back, with Chris Joyce highlighting local music you should have on your radar.If you enjoy the show, share it with your friends and follow or subscribe to Localite on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. If you attend one of the events or meet one of the people we mention, let them know you heard about them from Localite!Have an event, activity, business, person, or weird local discovery we should highlight? Send us a message or email us at Localiteofficial@gmail.com.Instagram: / localiteofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591YouTube: / @localiteofficial Linktree: https://linktr.ee/localiteofficialLocalite is brought to you by locals like you! If you would like to support the show, please consider tipping us on our PayPal account!PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBCSmiley Plumbing CompanyWebsite: https://www.smileyplumbingcompany.com/Phone number: (336)-937-2264Email: treyton@smileyplumbingcompany.comGet your discounted Greensboro Gargoyle tickets for their opening night:https://www.sunshinecreationsco.org/product-page/greensboro-gargoyles-hockey-ticketsSign-up for the Red Oak Race Fest in October:https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/Whitsett/RedOakRaceFestSupport your favorite independent artists on Bandcamp!https://bandcamp.com/Hosted by Tyler SmileyEdited by Chris Joyce

  8. Sep 24

    Interview: Gracie Burlington Jiu Jitsu w/ Spenser and Karen Canup

    This week Tyler sits down with the owners of Gracie Burlington Jiu Jitsu, Spenser and Karen Canup! The three discuss how Spenser got into Jiu Jitsu, the trials they've overcome as small business owners, and their date night events!Gracie Burlington Jiu Jitsu Website: https://www.gracieburlington.com/Gracie Burlington Jiu Jitsu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GracieBurlingtonJiuJitsuGracie Burlington Jiu Jitsu Instagram: @gracieburlingtonLearn more about their wrestling club: https://www.gracieburlington.com/wrestlingclubFollow them on social media for updates on their next Date Night and Halloween get together!Stay in touch with LocaliteInstagram: @localiteofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577487692591YouTube: ⁠‪@Localiteofficial‬⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/localiteofficialTel us your favorite spots in the area! Email us at:localiteofficial@gmail.comLocalite is brought to you by locals like you! If you would like to support the show, please consider tipping us on our PayPal account!PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD34D3H63KVBCHave an event, business, nonprofit, or project you'd like featured on the show? Reach out through our social channels or email us—we'd love to hear from you!We are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!New weekly rundowns every Monday at 4amNew interview every other Thursday at 4amPlease like, share, and subscribe!Hosted by Tyler SmileyEdited by Chris Joyce#jiujitsu #burlingtonnc #smallbusinessowner #alamancecounty #localpodcast

Ratings & Reviews

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Localite is a hyper-local podcast for residents of Alamance County, delivering quick, reliable updates on events, businesses, and community stories that matter. Monday episodes provide short, commuter-friendly briefings, while Thursday episodes feature in-depth interviews with the people shaping the community. Hosted by Tyler Smiley and produced by Chris Joyce, Localite is your trusted audio connection to what’s happening around you.

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