Around the Triangle
A weekly show covering a variety of local topics and events relevant to the Triangle region of North Carolina. Hosted by Kyle Wilson.
Episodes
November 7, 2021 • 17 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about another non-profit organization supported by our friends at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Kalik Brown, IBM'er & volunteer with KCSSU
Kevin Bobbitt, Founder & Director of KCSSU
Today's guests:
Kalik Brown, IBM'er & volunteer with KCSSU
Kevin Bobbitt, Founder & Director of KCSSU
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October 31, 2021 • 31 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about two more non-profit organizations supported by our friends at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Charle LaMonica, Director of UNC World View
Marie Hopper, President of FIRST North Carolina
Today's guests:
Charle LaMonica, Director of UNC World View
Marie Hopper, President of FIRST North Carolina
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October 24, 2021 • 31 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about two more non-profit organizations supported by our friends at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Anne Miller, Regional Executive Director of the American Heart Association for the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina
John Welch, Vice President of the Boys & Girls Club serv...
Today's guests:
Anne Miller, Regional Executive Director of the American Heart Association for the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina
John Welch, Vice President of the Boys & Girls Club serv...
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October 17, 2021 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about the first two non-profits we're profiling as part of a series on community involvement at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Omkar Nimbalkar, IBM Vice President
Jennifer Pfaltzgraff, Executive Director of The Arc of the Triangle
Jacqueline Whittenburg, Co-Founder & Executi...
Today's guests:
Omkar Nimbalkar, IBM Vice President
Jennifer Pfaltzgraff, Executive Director of The Arc of the Triangle
Jacqueline Whittenburg, Co-Founder & Executi...
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November 8, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll conclude our series into some of the non-profits partnered with and supported by IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Erin Callahan, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle
Eric Guckian, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Triangle
Today's guests:
Erin Callahan, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle
Eric Guckian, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Triangle
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November 1, 2020 • 29 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about two more non-profits we're profiling as part of a series on community involvement at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Marie Hopper, President of FIRST North Carolina
Kerry Lemerise & Sherry Dodson with Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Today's guests:
Marie Hopper, President of FIRST North Carolina
Kerry Lemerise & Sherry Dodson with Guiding Eyes for the Blind
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October 25, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about the next two non-profits we're profiling as part of a series on community involvement at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
Madeline Safrit, Director of Communications at Special Olympics North Carolina
Keith Poston, President of the WakeEd Partnership
Today's guests:
Madeline Safrit, Director of Communications at Special Olympics North Carolina
Keith Poston, President of the WakeEd Partnership
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October 18, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about the first two non-profits we're profiling as part of a series on community involvement at IBM. Around the Triangle is sponsored by IBM and we're proud to highlight and promote their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today's guests:
John Welch, Vice President of the Boys & Girls Clubs serving Wake County
Brooks Raiford, President + CEO of the NC Technology Association
Today's guests:
John Welch, Vice President of the Boys & Girls Clubs serving Wake County
Brooks Raiford, President + CEO of the NC Technology Association
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March 15, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll hear from Governor Cooper about his emergency declaration over the COVID-19 coronavirus. We'll also learn about fundraising opportunities with the V-Foundation; they have a number of exciting events planned in coming months. We'll also learn from the Alzheimer's Association about an expected uptick in the number of North Carolinians diagnosed with that disease. Redia Baxter will share the r...
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March 8, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about a new sports complex soon to be built in Brier Creek. It's called SWING Racquet + Paddle. We'll also hear from the founder of a new local non-profit working to provide comfort and encouragement for women who are undergoing, or have undergone, breast cancer treatment. Then we'll wrap-up the show with information about Durham's annual Creek Week, set to get underway next Saturda...
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March 1, 2020 • 24 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll talk about the Carolina Hurricanes. David Ayres was the toast of Raleigh last week, after the emergency back-up goalie blocked eight shots to help the 'Canes beat Toronto 6-3, on the road. For the 42-year-old Ayres, it was a moment he'd waited for his whole life. But it's not the first time the Hurricanes have had to rely on an unexpected teammate. Back in 2016, equipment manager Jorge Alv...
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February 23, 2020 • 27 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll talk about kids and financial literacy. We'll also learn about a new $6-million-dollar grant awarded to North Carolina State University by the U.S. Department of Labor. And we'll get an update on clean-up effort at Durham's McDougald Terrace housing complex.
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February 16, 2020 • 27 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll talk Raleigh nightlife with Raleigh Magazine founder Gina Stephens. Their 'Best Bars' edition is out this month, available free at a newsstand near you. Also, February is 'Cancer Prevention Month;' we'll talk risk factors and learn about some new research coming out of Duke University. Finally, consumer debt in the U.S. has reached a record 14-TRILLION-dollars. We'll talk about an app desi...
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February 9, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll speak with Troy Manns of Recovery Communities of North Carolina. Troy will talk about the options available for those struggling with substance abuse disorder. He'll also share his own personal story of overcoming addiction and how he uses that to help change the lives of others.
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February 2, 2020 • 23 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll talk about advancements in the fight against cancer. Stephanie Glance is CEO of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund; they've teamed up again with Bojanges for a fundraiser. She'll also talk about the 'Play4Kay' initiative and the upcoming Play4Kay game between NC State and Duke. Also today, we'll hear about a new play area at Marbles Kids Museum; Lowes Foods has sponsored a "refreshing" of the 'Hometow...
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January 26, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about personal money management strategies to start 2020 off on the right note. We'll also talk about local cancer research and a fundraising opportunity this spring with the V Foundation. The 'Victory Ride' is just a few months away; organizers will share what we need to know to get ready. We'll also speak with V Foundation CEO Susan Braun.
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January 19, 2020 • 23 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll get an update on the flu season as North Carolina hospitals begin to put visitation restrictions in place. We'll also learn about a new, FREE business law clinic in downtown Raleigh. It's put on by the Campbell University Law School in cooperation with HQ Raleigh. They'll hold an open house this week; Dean J. Rich Leonard and Raleigh HQ's Jason Widen share details.
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January 12, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, it's a coffee-lover's dream: unlimited tastings from local roasters. It's an event happening next weekend at the City of Raleigh Museum. We'll get details from director Ernest Dollar. Also, Forbes has ranked North Carolina as the number-one state in the nation for business in 2020. We'll get an outlook from JP Morgan Chase. And finally, in light of the thousands of North Carolina-based troops wh...
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January 5, 2020 • 30 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll learn about the options available for community members struggling with addiction and recovery. Troy Manns and Tisha Roberson (Recovery Centers of North Carolina and the Alcohol Drug Council of North Carolina, respectively) will share their own personal stories of overcoming addiction and how they now use that experience to help change the lives of others.
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December 29, 2019 • 28 mins
On this week's Around the Triangle, we'll check-in with Raleigh's 'A Place at the Table' restaurant. Director Maggie Kane was honored last week by Good Morning America for her work with the cafe. She'll join us in-studio to talk about business, community and their plans for 2020.
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