Radio Fayetteville Podcast Channel
A podcast channel for the City of Fayetteville that highlights some of the latest issues, programs and projects related to the City.
Episodes
November 25, 2025 • 28 mins
Join Captain Shakeshaft and guests as they delve into the role of chaplains within the Fayetteville Fire Department. Explore their partnership with the military, the importance of spiritual and mental health, and how the Chaplain Corps supports firefighters and the community. Learn about their training programs, interfaith collaboration, and the unique challenges faced by emergency services personnel. Discover how faith traditions ...
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November 18, 2025 • 14 mins
Join hosts Sterling Kelly and Camille Oates on FCYC Mic'd Up as they celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This episode features inspiring conversations with young Native leaders who share their insights on culture, community, and leadership. Discover the power of staying connected to one's roots and the importance of youth involvement in cultural preservation. Learn about the challenges Native youth face today and how programs...
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November 13, 2025 • 23 mins
Join hosts John Salling and Alex Drew on the Fayetteville 411 podcast as they explore the unique experiences and resources available to military families in Fayetteville. Featuring special guest Lindsay Acosta, a military spouse, they discuss the vibrant community, local amenities, and the importance of embracing military families. Discover insight into city services, community events, and the evolving landscape that makes Fayettev...
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October 31, 2025 • 22 mins
Join Captain Stephen Shakeshaft on the Fayetteville Fire Podcast, diving into the roles of fire marshals and inspectors in the city of Fayetteville. In this episode he and his guests discuss fire safety, inspection processes, and how the department works to ensure business compliance with fire code. Learn about the city's growth, common violations and the importance of maintenance in preventing fire hazards.
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October 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Explore the diverse programs offered by Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation for youth, including cultural arts, sports, and leadership training. Join hosts John Salling and Sherri Kropp as they discuss opportunities with Tyshica Smith-Tucker, the Youth Development and Cultural Arts Program Coordinator. Discover how these programs help build life skills, creativity, and community engagement among the youth.
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October 6, 2025 • 23 mins
Join hosts Sherri Kropp and John Salling on the Fayetteville 411 podcast, as they explore the Buddy Sports Program at the Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center. Discover how this inclusive sports initiative empowers individuals with cognitive or physical limitations to engage in a variety of activities like basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Hear from Ben Kowalczyk and Kate Kane as they discuss the program's impact...
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September 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Join Captain Steven Shakeshaft and Fire Marshal Kevin Lowther as they discuss fire safety, prevention strategies, and community collaboration in Fayetteville. Learn about the importance of fire codes, community risk reduction, and engaging educational events like the upcoming Fall Safety Day. Stay informed with tips on smoke alarm maintenance and how to keep your family safe.
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September 16, 2025 • 20 mins
Join hosts John Salling and Sherri Kropp on the Fayetteville 411 podcast as they discuss the upcoming 2025 International Folk Festival in Fayetteville. Guest Miles McKeller-Smith from the Arts Council shares exciting details about the event, including the Parade of Nations, diverse food vendors representing more than 30 cultures, live performances by local and international artists and family-friendly activities.
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September 12, 2025 • 29 mins
Join Captain Shakeshaft on the Fayetteville Fire Podcast as he dives into the life and career of a firefighter. This episode features insights from Hudson Zeisman, a newcomer to the department, and Master Firefighter Ty Quinn. Listen in to learn about the hiring process, the challenges of fire academy training, and the rewarding experience of serving the community. Whether you're considering a career in firefighting or simply curio...
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August 12, 2025 • 26 mins
Join John Salling and Sherri Kropp on the Fayetteville 411 podcast as they welcome Roberto Bryan Jr., the new Police Chief of Fayetteville. Discover Chief Bryan's journey from Panama to his extensive career in law enforcement, including roles at the DEA, and Fayetteville State University. Listen as he shares his vision for the Fayetteville Police Department, focusing on community engagement, safety, and recruitment.
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July 31, 2025 • 28 mins
Join Captain Stephen Shakeshaft and CBS 17 Chief Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein as they discuss weather forecasting, hurricane preparedness, and the collaboration between meteorologists and first responders. Learn about the challenges of predicting hurricanes, the importance of being ready for extreme weather events, and stories from past storms like Hurricane Matthew and Florence.
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July 21, 2025 • 20 mins
Join hosts John Salling and Sherri Kropp in this episode of the Fayetteville 411 podcast as they discuss the newly established Office of Community Safety with Director John Jones. Learn about the goals and initiatives aimed at enhancing safety and community wellbeing in Fayetteville, including mental health support, and youth engagement. Discover how these efforts are building a more holistic approach to community safety.
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July 9, 2025 • 28 mins
Join the Fayetteville 411 podcast as City Manager Dr. Doug Hewitt discusses the newly adopted fiscal year 2026 budget. Learn about the unique challenges faced, including revenue adjustments and strategic priorities in public safety and community development. Discover how the city is investing in its workforce and infrastructure while maintaining the lowest tax rate in over 30 years.
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June 30, 2025 • 25 mins
Captain Shakeshaft sits down with Lieutenant Bill Lawrence who left the Fayetteville Fire Department, but returned home through the re-instatement process.
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May 27, 2025 • 21 mins
On this episode of the Fayetteville 411, we are excited to be talking about the upcoming Juneteenth Jubilee, hosted by the City of Fayetteville and Cool Spring Downtown District. Our guest is Ashanti Bennett and she gives us highlights on what we can expect at the year's event.
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May 23, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of the Fayetteville Fire Podcast Captain Stephen Shakeshaft chats with a student and instructor from the E. E. Smith Fire Academy about their curriculum and work.
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May 6, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of the Fayetteville 411 we talk to Kala Elenes and the Solid Waste Division about their efforts to keep our city clean and environmentally conscious. We also get to meet the designer of our brand new Solid Waste Mascot, Spiffy!
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April 28, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of the Fayetteville Fire Podcast Captain Stephen Shakeshaft talks with our very own Fayetteville Fire Chief Kevin Dove about the first quarter report of 2025.
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March 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Captain Stephen Shakeshaft talks about how the Fayetteville Fire Department cares for the mental health and wellbeing of staff.
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