• Filling Station Podcast Guest Series Episode #3, April 8, 2025 – New Program for Jones County

    By Mary Ann LeRay | April 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast Guest Series Episode #3, April 8, 2025 – New Program for Jones County

    What happens when dedication meets creativity in rural community service? Find out in our latest interview with Jennifer King, Deputy Director of Administration for Jones County. With 21 years of experience in local government, Jennifer shares how a “whatever it takes” attitude is transforming how we serve our community. From innovative collaborations between county government and The Filling Station, to exciting new initiatives like the Community Closet project, Jennifer offers unique insights into building stronger rural communities. Her passion for Jones County and commitment to creative problem-solving shine through in this engaging conversation.  

  • Filling Station Podcast Guest Series Episode #2, March 27, 2025 – Pollocksville Rotary Club

    By Mary Ann LeRay | March 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast Guest Series Episode #2, March 27, 2025 – Pollocksville Rotary Club

    Filling Station Podcast Interview with Janet Purvis of the Pollocksville Rotary Club In this episode, we explore the rich history and community impact of the Pollocksville Rotary Club through the eyes of Janet Purvis, a member whose father, Virgil Bender, was one of the club’s charter members when it was founded in 1948.The club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. Janet shares heartwarming stories of their partnership with The Filling Station, including providing $10,000 in disaster relief funding after Hurricane Florence and organizing community events. From the now-retired Big Game Hunt Tournament that still generates scholarship funds to their upcoming […]

  • Filling Station Podcast Guest Series Episode #1, March 20,2025

    By Jeremy | March 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Filling Station Podcast Guest Series Episode #1, March 20,2025

    Exploring Nutritional Resources in Our Community In this enlightening episode of the Filling Station Guest Podcast Series, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of the Filling Station, sits down with Sarah Ware, a dedicated Family and Consumer Science Agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension serving Jones and Onslow counties. Their conversation highlights the valuable partnership between these organizations and explores how Sarah’s expertise in food nutrition, preservation, and safety benefits community members of all ages. Listeners will learn about exciting new initiatives, including the teaching kitchen at the Filling Station for hands-on cooking classes, as well as upcoming community events like […]

  • March 2025 Podcast from the Recording Studio

    By Jeremy | March 12, 2025 | Comments Off on March 2025 Podcast from the Recording Studio
  • February 2025 Podcast from the Recording Studio

    By Mary Ann LeRay | February 10, 2025 | Comments Off on February 2025 Podcast from the Recording Studio