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  • 13: The Journey From Firefighter to Mayor of Blythewood with Sloan Griffin III

    13: The Journey From Firefighter to Mayor of Blythewood with Sloan Griffin III
    2024/11/15
    On today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly sits down with Mayor Sloan Griffin III, the mayor of Blythewood. Mayor Griffin talks about his background in firefighting and disaster relief and how his work with FEMA led to him getting an initial taste of Blythewood before moving there years later. He also gives Kelly an in-depth rundown of some of his favorite local restaurants in and around Blythewood, like Lizard’s Thicket and Chubby’s Burgers. He also touches on how he’s embraced the Blythewood community as its mayor and some of his plans for the town's future. Town of Blythewood Capital City/Lake Murray Country Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    37 分
  • 12: Behind the Curtain at the Newberry Opera House

    12: Behind the Curtain at the Newberry Opera House
    2024/10/30
    On today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country Kelly sits down with Anne Pinckney Smith, the executive director of the Newberry Opera House, to talk about one of Newberry’s notable landmarks. Anne discusses the opera house’s impact on Newberry’s local arts scene and some of the big names that have performed at this venue like Willie Nelson and Chubby Checker. She also touches on the refresh that the Newberry Opera House underwent this past summer and some of the changes they’ve made to this historic property. The Newberry Opera House Capital City/Lake Murray Country Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    23 分
  • 11: One Bite at a Time with Two Gals and a Fork

    11: One Bite at a Time with Two Gals and a Fork
    2024/08/22
    The dynamic duo, Janet Jordan and Gloria Freeman with Two Gals and a Fork, join Kelly on this episode to celebrate their tenth anniversary of offering food tours in the area. They discuss their backgrounds in association management, the inspiration behind their food tour business and its evolution in Columbia, South Carolina. They share memorable moments including navigating chaotic events and a sudden downpour during tours. They also highlight unique encounters with guests, such as a death doula and former NASA employees. Capital City/Lake Murray Country Check out our blog post about this episode! Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    33 分
  • 10: Hooked on Lake Murray with Davy Hite

    10: Hooked on Lake Murray with Davy Hite
    2024/07/17
    Davy Hite is a decorated professional angler and broadcaster hailing from the Lake Murray region. Davy joins Kelly on today’s episode to discuss how growing up on Lake Murray formed his passion for fishing and his successful career as a professional angler. Davy also dives into some of his favorite things about fishing on Lake Murray and what makes it a fun fishing destination. Capital City/Lake Murray Country Check out our blog post about this episode! Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    26 分
  • 9: Aboard The Spirit of Lake Murray with Captain Rick Crout

    9: Aboard The Spirit of Lake Murray with Captain Rick Crout
    2024/06/14
    The Spirit of Lake Murray is a charter yacht that offers tours and can be rented out for weddings and birthday parties. Captain Rick Crout, one of the co-owners of the Spirit, joins Kelly on today’s episode to talk about the different charters you can take, such as sunset cruises, watching the Purple Martins and renting out the ship for different events. The Spirit of Lake Murray Capital City/Lake Murray Country Check out our blog post about this episode! Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    16 分
  • 8: Bird is the Word with John Tjaarda

    8: Bird is the Word with John Tjaarda
    2024/05/14
    Joining Kelly on today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, local birder John Tjaarda talks about how he became a “bird nerd”. He also gives the scoop on the different bird species you can find in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, his favorite bird species and the different bird walks he hosts. Content Warning: Towards the end of this episode, our guest John Tjaarda discusses his profession at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which includes information pertaining to mental health and suicide. The discussion starts at the 23:31 time mark in the episode. If this information is triggering for you we recommend turning off the episode. If you or a loved one struggles with suicide, you don’t need to go through it alone. Please go to https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/ or https://afsp.org/chapter/south-carolina Follow John Tjaarda on Instagram Capital City/Lake Murray Country Check out our blog post about this episode! Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    31 分
  • 7: Turn Up The Heat at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown

    7: Turn Up The Heat at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown
    2024/04/12
    Today on Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly is joined by Chef Brian Duffy and Olympian Mark Henry, who are celebrity judges at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown in Columbia, SC. Chef Duffy, known for his appearances on Food Network and Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, shares his background, how he met co-judge Mark Henry and the secrets to a perfect plate of barbecue. Later in the show, Mark Henry, an Olympic weightlifter and former wrestler, talks about his journey into weightlifting and cooking, and reveals his favorite barbecue dish. Learn More About The Southeastern BBQ Showdown Capital City/Lake Murray Country Check out our blog post about this episode! Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    46 分
  • 6: Party With A Purpose at Taste of Lake Murray

    6: Party With A Purpose at Taste of Lake Murray
    2024/03/05
    In Episode 6, Vickie Davis, Senior VP of Special Events & Funding at Capital City/Lake Murray Country, joins Kelly to give a rundown and history of the annual Taste of Lake Murray fundraiser for the 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray. Tune in to learn about Vickie’s background, her involvement in the fundraiser, and the sentiment of these events to our local community and the village of volunteers it takes to put on the event. Taste of Lake Murray Capital City/Lake Murray Country Check out our blog post about this episode! Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
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    20 分