Did Y’all Hear? A Cabarrus County Podcast

Did Y’all Hear? A Cabarrus County Podcast

A show dedicated to sharing unique, intriguing and inspiring stories about the people, programs and services that make Cabarrus County such an amazing community.

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April 10, 2024 29 mins

Prosperity Unlimited's Louise Mack has more than three decades of experience helping folks achieve the dream of homeownership. Her mantra: Get the math right and prosperity will follow.

We sat down with Louise to talk about her organization's origins and goals (1:16), then got her thoughts on financial literacy (5:37), budgeting (7:04), considerations to make before a home purchase (8:56), current challenges potential homeowners fa...

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On New Year's Day, what's on your plate? In this episode, we explore New Year's Meal traditions, from collards and cornbread to black-eyed peas and pork. We'll sample the New Year's meal, discover its local connections and learn why it's regarded as a symbol of history, culture and the promise of a fresh start. PLUS: we get educated on the wonders of Pot Likker Soup. 

HOST: Dominique Clark

GUESTS: County Extension Director Tracy Le...

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What makes us love those SCARY stories? The ones that send chills down our spines? The ones that defy explanation and make us think twice about turning off the lights?

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why we’re such suckers for a scary tale, but this much is certain: In places with a rich history, there are plenty of them around.  

Such is the case right here in Cabarrus County.

On this episode of Did Y’all Hear, we’re celebrating the...

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At its core, the job is about people helping people. 

Each year, they respond to about 40,000 calls. Their cardiac arrest survival rates exceed national standards. They routinely earn the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline Gold Award. They achieve all that while being the calm in chaos and staying connected to the community. As the department prepares to move into a centrally located, state-of-the-art headquarters and ce...

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February 26, 2023 18 mins

When is a building more than the wood and metal it’s made of?

For thousands, the barn at Frank Liske Park was more than a structure. It was a place where vows were made. Where families reunited. Where milestones were celebrated.

For over 40 years, the old barn served as the icon of Cabarrus County’s crown jewel park. Then, in just a few hours, it was gone.

On this episode of Did Y'all Hear?, we explore the past, present and future ...

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This is a podcast about a place. And there’s no better way to talk about a place than to go back to how it all began. Welcome to Did Y’all Hear? A Cabarrus County Podcast. In this inaugural episode, we’ll unravel the mystery of Cabarrus' founding documents and travel down the sometimes bumpy path to becoming one of North Carolina's 100 counties. 

Along the way, we'll swing by the Cabarrus County Library's Lore Room, and learn the d...

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