Most Recent Podcasts

October 21, 2024

Ronald Johnson’s Vision for Johnston County Schools

Welcome to this episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast. We dive deep into the world of local education with our special guest, Ronald Johnson. A Johnston County School Board member since 2016, Ronald is no stranger to controversy and candid discussions. As he gears up for his re-election…

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October 15, 2024

A Community That Serves with Heart

Welcome to another edition of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, where we dive into the heart of our community and spotlight remarkable individuals making a difference. In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Carlton McDaniel, the visionary behind Able to Serve. This incredible program focuses on…

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October 7, 2024

Navigating Growth and Education: A Vision for Johnston County

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast! This time, we have the pleasure of hosting Butch Lawter, the chairman of the Johnston County Commissioners, for the second time. If you missed his first appearance, make sure to catch up on that episode where he…

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September 30, 2024

David Spain’s Vision for Johnston County Public Schools

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast! This week, we have a special guest, David Spain, who is running for the Johnston County School Board. With a rich background in education and a passion for community improvement, David is here to share his experiences and…

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September 23, 2024

Dana Wooten on Clayton Chamber’s Growth and Initiatives

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast! This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dana Wooten, the President and CEO of the Clayton North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Dana's journey from her childhood in Southwest Virginia and Smithfield to her pivotal…

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September 16, 2024

Melissa Overton on Innovative Medical Training and Leadership Development in Johnston County

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Best of Johnston County podcast! This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Godwin Overton, a true Johnston County native who has made a significant impact in our community through her work in medical training, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. Meet Melissa…

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September 9, 2024

Discover Clayton by E-Bike with Triangle Adventures Food Drinks and History Tours

Welcome to another edition of The Best of Johnston County Podcast! In this episode, we dive into a fun and adventurous way to explore Clayton and its surroundings with David and Marlo from Triangle Adventure. They take us through their unique e-bike tours that combine beautiful scenery, local history, delicious…

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September 2, 2024

Preparing for Attorney Consultations: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of Your Meeting

Welcome to another special edition of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, an episode in our series known as "Ask Jonathan Breeden Anything." In this insightful episode, we dive deep into a topic that many find daunting—attorney consultations. Raena Burch, the social media coordinator at Breeden Law Office, joins to…

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August 26, 2024

Johnston County Registrar Craig Olive Discusses Tech, Veteran Programs, and Passport Services

Welcome back to The Best of Johnston County Podcast! In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Craig Olive, Johnston County's dedicated Register of Deeds. Craig has made a significant impact in the county through his innovative approach to office management and community services. From passport services to…

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August 19, 2024

Christopher Sessions on Decriminalization, School Choice, and Income Tax in North Carolina

Welcome back to The Best of Johnston County Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Christopher Sessions, who is running as a Libertarian candidate for the North Carolina Senate in District 10. Christopher is up against the incumbent Republican state Senator Benton Sari of Clayton. If you're interested in decriminalizing…

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August 12, 2024

Inside the Journey of Butch Lawter from Engineer to Johnston County Commissioner

Welcome to another episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast! This time, we have the honor of hosting County Commissioner Chairman Butch Lawter. Butch is not only a dedicated civil servant but also an engineer with a journey as diverse as it is inspiring. Hailing from Bat Cave, North…

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August 5, 2024

How Neighborhood Academy of Music Inspires through Lessons Rentals and Adaptive Classes

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of music education with the extraordinary Dr. Christine Rogers, owner of the Neighborhood Academy of Music in Clayton, North Carolina. Over the past 24 years, Dr. Rogers has built a…

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