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Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in beautiful downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Conard Haywood and James (JP) Powell of Field House BBQ and The Party House to hang out with Dr. Dave (Chuck Irvin). Both Kannapolis natives, Conard and JP have been proudly doing business in the community for …

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios and Marketplace on Main Street in vibrant downtown Kannapolis, the #RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault, along with Dr. Dave (Chuck Irvin), welcome Hector Zumaeta of Corner Crust Pizza to hang out. Hector brings along some delicious pizzas to share with the crew while telling his story and discussing what it’s like to do …

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!  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

From the historic WRKB studios in vibrant downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault are joined by the legendary Ken Knox of The Chairmen of the Board. Together, they dive into everything from Beach Music and R&B to how Kannapolis has earned its title as the Music Capital of North Carolina. In this episode, Ken also shares a fun story …

Broadcasting from the historic WRKB studios in vibrant downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault welcome Kannapolis native Jonny Cannon to The K-Town Connection! Jonny, the proud owner of Cardiacs Sports and Memorabilia located in the heart of downtown, joins the show for a lively discussion about all things K-Town. From fascinating Kannapolis history to a deep dive into sports, …

From the historic WRKB studios in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault are thrilled to welcome Makenzie Lingafelt of the West Avenue District to The K-Town Connection. As one of the most recognized and influential advocates for all things downtown Kannapolis, Makenzie shares her passion and insights into the vibrant community she helps promote.