• The Salt Problem: How Rural Heart Failure Patients in Eastern NC Are Being Heard (Episode #31)

    By Jeremy | April 30, 2026 | Comments Off on The Salt Problem: How Rural Heart Failure Patients in Eastern NC Are Being Heard (Episode #31)

    The Salt Problem: ECU nurse Brendan Lake studies how rural heart failure patients in Eastern NC manage low-salt diets. Join the conversation in Jones County.

  • Filling Station Podcast #30 – April 9, 2026 When health comes first, everything else follows

    By Jeremy | April 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #30 – April 9, 2026 When health comes first, everything else follows

    Marcy joins Mary Ann LeRay to unpack Three Circles Living and why mindset, not another diet, is the foundation of lasting health. A new program is launching.

  • Filling Station Podcast #29 – March 31, 2026 (Eileen Dove – Jones County National Day of Prayer)

    By Jeremy | April 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #29 – March 31, 2026 (Eileen Dove – Jones County National Day of Prayer)

    Join Mary Ann LeRay and Eileen Dove to celebrate the Jones County National Day of Prayer — May 7 at the Civic Center. All generations welcome.

  • Filling Station Podcast #28, March 12, 2026

    By Jeremy | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #28, March 12, 2026

    Learn about the new Bridging Foods and Meds program at The Filling Station and how nutrition education supports healthier communities.

  • Filling Station Podcast #27, February 26, 2026 – Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County

    By Jeremy | February 27, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #27, February 26, 2026 – Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County

    Mary Ann LeRay shares how the Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County — just $50, March 19–20.

  • Filling Station Podcast #26, February 11, 2026 – David Mallard, Jones County Recreation

    By Jeremy | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #26, February 11, 2026 – David Mallard, Jones County Recreation

    David Mallard talks about the New River Bridge Run, Jones County’s new fitness court, and plans for a recreation center on Filling Station Podcast #26.

  • Filling Station Podcast #25 – Pollocksville Elementary Lighthouse Team

    By Jeremy | January 31, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #25 – Pollocksville Elementary Lighthouse Team

    Finding Their Voice: Student Leadership and the Lighthouse Program at Pollocksville Elementary In the latest episode of the Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay welcomes two special guests from Pollocksville Elementary School: Easton Cook, a fifth-grade student and member of the student Lighthouse team, and Megan Matticola, a first-year teacher and the school’s Lighthouse coordinator. Together, they share how the Lighthouse program is empowering students to discover their voice, develop leadership skills, and take meaningful ownership of their school community. Rooted in the Leader in Me framework and inspired by The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the program […]

  • Filling Station Podcast #24 January 22, 2026 – Ken Spivey

    By Jeremy | January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #24 January 22, 2026 – Ken Spivey

    Marine Corps veteran Kenneth Spivey shares how leadership, service, and volunteerism shape communities in this Voices from the Filling Station podcast episode.

  • Filling Station Podcast #23, January 15, 2026 – Sheri Smith, Triune Holiness Church

    By Jeremy | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #23, January 15, 2026 – Sheri Smith, Triune Holiness Church

    New episode (#23): Mary Ann LeRay interviews Sheri Smith of Triune Holiness Church about partnership, board service, and how faith in action strengthens a community—plus Sheri’s personal connection to Journey of Hope as a two-time cancer survivor.

  • Filling Station Podcast #22 January 8, 2026 – Mary Ann LeRay

    By Jeremy | January 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast #22 January 8, 2026 – Mary Ann LeRay

    Miracles, Not Magic: A New Year’s Message from The Filling Station
    In this special New Year’s episode of The Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay reflects on the close of 2025 and looks ahead to what’s coming in 2026 for The Filling Station and the Jones County community. Mary Ann shares a powerful recap of November and December 2025 – a season that saw the food pantry serve more than 1,658 households while volunteers contributed 956 hours of service in just six weeks. From food assistance to leadership development, amateur radio education, holiday outreach, and nutrition programs, the episode […]