Chris Hughes

Episode 16: Chris Puckett of Lantern Realty joins the krew to talk all things Kannapolis

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and The Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Chris Puckett, co-founder of Lantern Realty, to join Cori Almond and the rest of the #RoughTalk team. Sit back and enjoy this highly informative episode of The K-Town Connection!  

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Episode 15: 4th of July Special – GM of Hilbish Ford Tim Vaughn joins the K-Town Krew

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in picturesque downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Tim Vaughn, General Manager of Hilbish Ford, to hang out with Dr. Dave (Chuck Irvin) and the newest member of the K-Town Krew, Cori Almond. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this special 4th of July episode of …

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Episode 14: Stormi & Tyler McCall of Lennon Boutique join the Rough Talk Cousins

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in vibrant downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Stormi and Tyler McCall of The Lennon Boutique to The K-Town Connection. The husband-and-wife duo shares their journey of running a business together, discusses the growth of the West Avenue district and Kannapolis, and offers insights into the local business scene. Dr. Dave (Chuck …

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Episode 13: Jordan Connell & Trevor Wilt of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers join the show

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Jordan Connell, Trevor Wilt, and, of course, Boomer of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to The K-Town Connection. The Rough Talk Cousins dive into their new Cannon Ballers-themed podcast, Talk’n Ballers, chat about the team’s first-place success, and discuss all things Kannapolis. As always, we …

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Episode 12: Craig Woolard of The Embers previews Veterans Park Concert

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in charming downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Craig Woolard of The Embers to The K-Town Connection. In this episode, Craig previews tomorrow’s highly anticipated Veterans Park Concert in downtown Kannapolis, offering a sneak peek at what promises to be an unforgettable event.  

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Episode 11: Chic Suggs of Lee’s Sandwich Shop joins the Rough Talk Cousins

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in vibrant downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome hometown legend Chic Suggs to The K-Town Connection. As the proud owner of Lee’s Sandwich Shop, Chic shares his passion for everything from burgers and hot dogs to baseball and the rich history of Kannapolis. This fun and engaging episode is a true celebration …

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Episode 10: Local musician & pastor Josh Sanders joins the show to talk about The Voice

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome hometown hero Josh Sanders to The K-Town Connection. Fresh off his incredible runner-up performance on Season 25 of The Voice on NBC, Josh opens up about his life as a father, husband, and pastor, while reflecting on his experiences growing up in …

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Episode 9: Joe Farinella, the biggest Dale Earnhardt fan ever joins the show

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Joe Farinella from Pennsylvania to The K-Town Connection. Renowned as one of the nation’s biggest Dale Earnhardt fans, Joe shares his passion for the Intimidator and his exciting plans to relocate to Kannapolis in the coming year. Joining the fun is Dr. …

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Episode 8: Kerry Earnhardt & Kyle Lingafelt preview 2nd Earnhardt Outdoors Showdown

From the historic WRKB studios in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome two special guests: former NASCAR driver Kerry Earnhardt of Earnhardt Outdoors and Kyle Lingafelt of Old Armor Beer Company. Together, they preview the 2nd Annual Earnhardt Outdoors Showdown, set to take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Kannapolis, N.C. With deep roots …

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Episode 7: A conversation with A.L. Brown teacher and coach Tyler Buckwell

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in picturesque downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes, Ryan Dayvault, and Chuck Irvin (Dr. Dave) welcome Tyler Buckwell to The K-Town Connection. A dedicated teacher and coach at A.L. Brown High School, Tyler brings a rich Kannapolis heritage and a passion for shaping the next generation of leaders in the community. This engaging conversation highlights his …

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