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Welcome to "Town Talk" Radio Show on WSIC - Your Guide to Everything Local! Tune in every Wednesday from 4 pm to 5 pm for an engaging and insightful hour as we explore the heart and soul of the Lake Norman community. About the Show: "Town Talk" is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of ...
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Welcome to the weekly Podcast from Dr. Norman Thomas. Drs. Norman and Debbie Thomas are the senior pastors of New Life Church International in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Discover more about them at www.normanthomas.org
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Joined by Abby Lord, Jim Combs, and Tricia Sisson
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Joined by Kristi Robertson, Teresa McKimm, Michael Osborne, and Pat Golden
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Joined by John Hettwer, Kathleen Rose, and Kevin Bray
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Talking with John Hettwer, Mike Russell, Kyle Kokot, and Nate Conley
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Joined by Daniele Amaral and Mariano Doble
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Talking with Claudia Ogrizek and Daniel A. Houston
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Talking with Sarah Porter, Simone El Bey, and Brad McMillian
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Talking with Samantha Marshall, Valerie Fiore, and Brianna Fiore
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Talking with Lauren Kelly Ewald, Michael D. Connor, and Abigail Jennings
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Joined by Scott Brumley, Darcy Ridge, and Lynn Bowser
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Taking with Louise M. Paglan and John Hunt
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Joined by Dr. Nikole L. Hill, Lindsey Gordon, and Jennifer Hunt
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Talking with James Sanders and Brooke McCraw
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Chatting with Eddie Grier, Mike Smith, and Leslie Reid
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Talking with Mike Buccialia, Tom Barrett, and Nicole Bryan
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Talking with Yiwen Chen, Lily Harsch, and Brett Hicks
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each episode offers an exciting li…
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Talking with Melissa Easley, Charles Jeter, and Dennis K. LaCaria
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! On this special episode of Town Talk we will be remembering the life and service of 3x Town of Cornelius Board Member, James "Jim" Duke. Join LKN Chamber President and Host, Bill Russell, alongside Guest Co-Hosts, Jeff Tarte and Joe Vagnone. Throughout the show guest callers will join the program to share memories as w…
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Talking with Dr. Ashley Lucas, Tim Nieder, and Bear Robinson
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Talking with Jim Combs, Anna Blood, and Richie Blood
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Talking with Lindsey Fisher, Melanie Houston, & Leslie Reid
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Talking with Jeff Tarte, Ryan McDaniels, and Janelly Rosales
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Talking with Jamie Lane and Katie Florian
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Talking with Bob McIntosh, David Keith, and Stacy Phillips
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Today's Guests Bob McIntosh - Managing Partner of The McIntosh Law Firm and Board Chair for Historic Rural Hill, Inc. David Keith - Regional Manager at Artisan Direct Stacy Phillips - Interim Executive Director at Historic Rural Hill Today on Town Talk, Bill and his guests discuss the upcoming Loch Norman Highland Game…
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Talking with Eileen Stoner, Lisa C. Kelley, & Maren Tallent Funk
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Talking with Richard Pappas, Patrick Coleman, and Lauren Ewald
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Talking with Stuart Madow, Judy Goodwin, and Jennifer Stanger
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Talking with Carroll Gray, Michelle Hoverson, and Lily Blakely
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Talking with Michael Bolewitz, Liam Goddard, Sharon Willis
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Talking with Kathleen Rose, Trent G. Gustafson, & Charles Knox, Jr.
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Talking with Tracy Mattison Brandon, Alisia Bergsman, and Scott Higgins, Ed.D.
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Talking with Solonia Wade-Baskins, Chris Hailey, and James Smith
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Talking with Beth Callahan, Debra and Jeff Cook, Sophie and Macy Bradford
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Talking with Daniel A Houston, John Foster, Ruby Houston, and Montez Pogue
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Talking with Casey Broome, Stacie Bright, and Leslie Reid
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Talking with John Alexander, Tracey Stehle, and Charles Catania
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Talking with Mayor Christy Clark and Anthony Roberts
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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Talking with Douglas Marion, Jeff Tarte, and Rod Beard
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Talking with Dan Boone, Sarah Sue Hardinger, and Paulette B. Gardner
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Talking with Co-Host, Leslie Reid and Special Guests Julie Martin and David Dowdy
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Talking with Andy Upchurch | Co-Owner of Bin 110 and Pinspiration Lake Norman
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Talking with Kasi Walker, Chris Sullivan, Jaime Lane and Cory DeMarco
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Talking with Mike Dyson, Becca Levi, and John Aneralla
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Talking with Ed Pigott, Pat Jackson, and Jeff Hammett
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Talking with Joel Olsen, Davidson Mayor, Rusty Knox, Andy Yates, and Huntersville Mayor Elect, Christy Clark
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Talking with Jim Kiger, Edwin Quarles, and Joe Carbon
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