Paradise in the Pines Pinehurst-Southern Pines-Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Mitch Capel is a storyteller, poet, recording artist, actor and author born in Southern Pines. Since 1985, he has been bringing stories to life and delighting audiences throughout the United States with his warmth, wit and compelling storytelling style.

As a youth, he was inspired by “The Life & Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar." The genius of Dunbar’s work coupled with the joy in his grandmother’s eyes and the passion of her delivery reading the book to him left an indelible impression in Mitch’s heart. So much so, he is considered the "national interpreter" of the poet laureate's work.

Capel has performed all over the country at countless storytelling events and conventions, and has also appeared at the The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and at the inaugural celebration for Barack Obama.

In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Mitch Capel tells a few stories, talks about his love for the game of golf and growing up in Southern Pines.

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This is one podcast you want to check out! Warren Lewis is a chef, entrepreneur, world traveler, wildlife photographer and true Renaissance man. More affectionately known in the Sandhills as "Chef Warren" and proprietor of the impeccable dining establishment in Southern Pines that bears his name, he is always into something. And whatever it is, Lewis does it with verve, energy, passion and with a purpose. In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Lewis talks about his eye behind the camera, his skill in the kitchen and his mesmerizing, yet unexplained connection to the country of Iceland! Come along for the whirlwind tour with Chef Warren Lewis!

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The son of a farmer and a school teacher from Richmond
County, Tom McInnis was raised on traditional values and beliefs. As a reigning fifth-term North Carolina Senator, McInnis is in the midst of an effort to secure a sixth term as he serves constituents in Moore and Cumberland counties. While the CVB does not endorse candidates and is non-political, Sen. McInnis efforts have impacts on the tourism industry. In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Sen. McInnis takes on many topics and we invite you to take the time to listen and share!

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday season and welcome to 2024! This episode of Paradise in the Pines is our look ahead at 2024. As we celebrate two years and 45 episodes in, we take a look back over the last year and share some highlights from past guests, including a little of what to expect in 2024. Enjoy, be sure to search for Paradise in the Pines on your favorite podcatcher, and subscribe!

Taylor Clement is the newly elected mayor of Southern Pines. Aside from being mayor, she is a wife, mother of three, entrepreneur and business owner. The thread through all of those attributes is a passion for the town of Southern Pines and a vision for the future inside one of most rapidly growing areas of North Carolina.

Check out this latest episode of Paradise in the Pines as Clement talks about her Kentucky roots, how she ended up owner of a guitar shop, her rise into politics and what lies ahead inside her town and overall within the Home of American Golf...

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