CityCast: Recent Episodes
City of Rock Hill, SC
2024 ChristmasVille Chair Maddie Ewing and ChristmasVille Executive Director Gracie Waldrop join Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to bring some holiday cheer to the studio to discuss and break down this year's festival.
Jason Flora, Economic and Urban Development Administrator and Eduardo Venegas, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Rock Hill join Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to give an update on some of the EUD happenings in the City and combine their favorite restaurants to build their all-star meal.
🎙️✨ In this episode of CityCast, Matthew and Oriana learn about the election process from Alison Mallard, the Public Relations/Training Coordinator from Board of Voter Registration & Elections of York County, SC. Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned pro, there’s something to learn about the process! 🗳️ Since this episode was recorded, the voter registration deadline in South Carolina has been extended to October 14 due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene. Visit scVOTES.gov for more information.
Rock Hill PRT Director Mark Sexton and Tourism Division Supervisor David Linder join Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to discuss the 2024 BMX Racing World Championships and their impact on the City of Rock Hill.
Former Rock Hill City Councilmember Kathy Pender joins Oriana and Matthew on CityCast to discuss her 2 decades on Council, what led her to that point and some of her accomplishments during her tenure.
Rock Hill BMX Supervisor and former BMX athlete Mike King joins CityCast to talk about the upcoming 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Championships.
Alice Davis, 2023 ChristmasVille Chair, joins Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to discuss the best parts of this year's festival. She also takes part in the Christmas movie trivia challenge.
Rock Hill Police Recruiting Officer Jerry Sanders and Sgt. of the RHPD Community Engagement, William 'Pep' Andrews, join Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to discuss their recruitment process and benefits along with the Cadet Program.
Rebecca Melton and Helen Zimmerman from United Way of York County join Oriana Moore and Matthew Kreh on CityCast to discuss their bold goal to help 3,000 families achieve financial stability by 2030 along with their 2023 fundraising efforts.
Todd Leahy, Executive Director of The Arts Center at Fountain Park, joins Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to talk about the different phases of the project and what they hope it can become for Rock Hill.
Wes Tuttle, President of the Tuttle Company and Katie Clinton VP of Property Management join Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to discuss the current and future developments at University Center in Downtown Rock Hill.
City of Rock Hill Public Works Project Manager Kevin Richardson and Operation Supervisor Kenny Williams join Oriana and Matthew on CityCast to discuss Public Works and the role they play in the city.
Mark Sexton and Lisa Nasekos from Rock Hill PRT join Matthew and Oriana on CityCast to discuss the 2024 BMX World Championships, the City's planning process and which animals they would choose to be on their team in a battle royal.
Old Town Rock Hill representatives Martin Lane and Elssy Carpenter join Rock Hill CityCast to discuss what Old Town events are on the docket for this year.
Jay Coleman with the Keith Corporation and Claude Close with Springs Creative join Matthew Kreh on CityCast to discuss The Thread, one of the biggest puzzle pieces of Rock Hill's Downtown development.
2023 Come-See-Me Chair Lee Hamilton joins Oriana Moore and Matthew Kreh on CityCast to discuss this year's festival! Lee highlights some of the festival's new events along with the fan favorites! For more information go to https://www.comeseeme.org/!
Tara Sherbert, CEO of The Sherbert Group, joins CityCast to talk about the new development going in the University Center area of Downtown Rock Hill. She lists the restaurants they will be bringing in, along with other unique aspects of the project.
John Petrone, President and CEO of SouthWood Corporation, joins CityCast to discuss SouthWood and their recent move to Rock Hill.
Former Rock Hill Mayor Doug Echols joins Rock Hill CityCast to discuss his tenure as Mayor, how he has been spending his time since retirement and which food he prefers at a ballpark. (Hint: It may or may not be a sandwich)
Rock Hill Economic and Urban Development Director Jennifer McAdams and EUD Community Development Coordinator Corinne Sferrazza join CityCast to discuss attainable housing and give their best impressions of the crocodile hunter.
Rock Hill City Councilman Derrick Lindsay joins the podcast to talk about how he got into public service, how his first term has been.
Ryan Sanderson, Board member at the Gravity Center and Cofounder & CEO of Knowledge Perk joins CityCast to discuss what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.
Upper Palmetto YMCA CEO Kirk Eich joins CityCast to discuss the impact and partnership they have in the Rock Hill community.
Santa Claus himself joins Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys for a CityCast exclusive interview to discuss his favorite vacation spot, reindeer and whether he prefers milk or cookies.
Patti Panetti, Fewell Park Center Supervisor and Chair of the Rock Hill Christmas Parade Committee, joins CityCast to discuss this week's parade, what to look for, where to park and more.
City of Rock Hill Finance Customer Service Manager joins CityCast to discuss connecting, transferring and disconnecting service, service requests, payment arrangements and several other services the City has to offer.
2022 Christmasville Chair Allison Cleveland hops on the podcast to talk about the award-winning festival. She highlights the planning process, what this year's festival will look like and shares her favorite things about the holidays.
Teresa Creech, Executive Director of the Early Learning Partnership of York County joins Rock Hill CityCast to discuss several of the programs and partnerships they have in the County and if she would rather read a book backwards or upside down.
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation Chair Matt Dosch joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss the history of the organization and some things they are working on in the community, including a Performing Arts Center in Downtown Rock Hill.
City of Rock Hill Public Works Project Manager Kevin Richardson joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss the Sanitation Department, Leaf Collection and which sea animal he would choose to help him win in a fight.
Winthrop President Edward Serna joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss his new role as President and his plans moving forward for the University.
Jennifer Sandler, Executive Director of Historic Rock Hill joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss the role they play in Rock Hill, The White Home and ostrich rides.
Hannah Horne, Executive Officer for the Gravity Center joins CityCast to discuss how her first year in Rock Hill has been and what The Gravity Center has been up to during that time.
Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss the role of the Police Department in the Community along with their new Community Engagement Division.
State Representative Gary Simrill is stepping away from legislature this November, but took time to join Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss his 3 decades of service.
Chris Herrmann, Transportation Planner and Traffic Commission Liason for the City of Rock Hill, joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to talk about how road projects begin and end and some road projects going on within the City.
United Way of York County President Rebecca Melton and Director of Collective Impact Summersby Okey join Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss their role in the community and their bold goal of bringing 3,000 families to financial stability by 2030.
City of Rock Hill Chief Financial Officer Anne Harty joins CityCast to discuss how the City makes its budget and maintains its finances.
Mallory Snyder and Kaylin Dettman with Visit York County dropped by to visit Matthew and Ashley to discuss YoCo Taste Trail week! It's going on right now and ends this Sunday the 14th! Listen in to hear some of the restaurants that are involved and what cool deals you might be able to get at local restaurants!
Rock Hill Sports and Event Center Superintendent Brian Jones and Mark Sextion, Operations Supervisor for Rock Hill PRT joined Matthew and Ashley this week to discuss ESPN The Ocho and all the sporting events that will be taking place in City facilities this Friday. They also recapped the Adidas 3SSB tournament and the impact it had on Rock Hill.
Rock Hill Schools Superintendent Tommy Schmolze joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss his new position, his hopes for the District, how they partner with the City of Rock Hill and bubblers.
City of Rock Hill Ward 5 Councilman Perry Sutton joins CityCast to talk about how he is adjusting to his newly elected role and what things he hopes to improve on the south side of the City.
Laurabree Monday & Lucas McFadden from CN2 News in Rock Hill join Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss the role that TV news plays in the local Rock Hill community.
Park Supervisor Adam Scull joins Matthew and Ashley on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss Manchester Meadows and all it has to offer.
Lifelong Learning Coordinator Krista Hayes joins Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss the educational classes and programs they provide to adults over the age of 50 in the Rock Hill community.
Cherry Park Supervisor Jason Reynolds joins CityCast to discuss the history of the park, the events they host, and the time he biked off the top of his elementary school.
Manning Kimmel, Managing Partner at OTS Media and WRHI joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on CityCast to discuss the role they play in the community as a local news organization and a small business.
Ron Roveri, Director of the Applied Technology Center in Rock Hill, joins Matthew and Ashley on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss the role they play in preparing high school students to enter the workforce either after college or right out of high school.
City Forester Matt Clinton joins the podcast to answer the question of what a City forester does, including the upkeep of City trees, education about trees and the occasional gifting of trees to the public.
Pathways Center Director Alex Greenawalt joins Rock Hill CityCast to discuss the role they play in the community and how they partner with the community to help those in need.
City of Rock Hill Neighborhood Services representatives Arthdale Brown and Dorene Boular join CityCast to discuss Rolling in Rock Hill, The Community Toolshed, Inside Rock Hill and whether or not money grows on trees.
Rock Hill PRT Operations Supervisor Mark Sexton and Tourism Division Supervisor David Linder join Matthew and Ashley on CityCast to discuss BMX, The Rock Hill Sports and Event Center and how many U.S. states have a two sided flag.
Garnet McKeown, Recreation Division Supervisor for PRT at the City of Rock Hill, joins CityCast to talk about their therapeutic recreation programs, why they're important, along with a discussion about the local Special Olympics.
Rock Hill Community Development Coordinators Elaine Wilmore and Tadean Page join CityCast to give an update on the Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan.
Old Town Rock Hill representatives Martin Lane and Amy Gonzalez join Rock Hill CityCast to discuss what Old Town events are on the docket for this year.
Elizabeth Morgan, Environmental Education Specialist for the City of Rock Hill, joins CityCast to discuss how to keep the city clean. She discusses 'Spruce up for Spring' and other clean up initiatives, teaches what can and cannot be recycled and educates the hosts as to what 'clamshells' are.
Corinne Sferrezza, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Rock Hill, joins CityCast to discuss the Housing and Development Corporation.
Rock Hill Human Resources Director Deana Keever joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss how the City of Rock Hill hires its employees and works to retain them.
Dawn Johnson, Chair of the Black Economic Leadership League and Young Professionals Chair Cameryn Mitchell join Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss BELL of Rock Hill, their initiatives and the role they play in the City, along with some Abraham Lincoln themed trivia,
Sierra Hughes, a member of the Rock Hill Community Relations Council and Gladys Robinson, Chair of the African American Cultural Resource Advisory Committee, join Rock Hill CityCast to highlight Black History in Rock Hill.
Mallory Snyder, Vice President of Business Development for Visit York County and Cameryn Mitchell, Workforce and Talent Development Coordinator for Economic and Urban Development at the City of Rock Hill come together on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss a new, collaborative internship program.
Mike Jolly, Director of Electric Utilities for the City of Rock Hill, joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on CityCast to discuss what happens when there is an outage, the city's electrical infrastructure and the worst thing that can happen when you follow a trail of ants.
Hannah Horne, Executive Officer at the Gravity Center joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on CityCast to discuss the Gravity Center and how they fuel entrepreneurism in Rock Hill.
Chisa Putman, Senior Solicitor for the City of Rock Hill, joins CityCast to discuss her job responsibilities and how she works in connection with the City.
Cameryn Mitchell, Workforce and Talent Development Coordinator for Economic and Urban Development at the City of Rock Hill joins CityCast to discuss her new position, The Gravity Center and how she hopes to improve workforce development in Rock Hill.
Lori Robishaw, Executive Director of the Arts Council of York County joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss her new position and how she plans to meld artistic initiatives with the City of Rock Hill.
Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys joins CityCast to discuss how the City has progressed over his last 4 years as Mayor and some things that could be coming on the horizon.
Katie Quinn, Ashley Studebaker, Carlie Keller and Matthew Kreh are joined by staff members from the City of Rock Hill to share Christmas stories and discuss their favorite Christmas movies, foods, music, traditions and more
Aubrey Smith, President of the Rock Hill Council of Neighborhoods, joins Rock Hill CityCast to discuss how he bridges the gap between the government and the community.
Rock Hill PRT Director John Taylor joins the Rock Hill CityCast to discuss the past, present and future of sports tourism in Rock Hill.
Chester native Sam Foster, the first principal at Northwestern High School, a former S.C. state legislator and a Freedom Walkway honoree joins CityCast for the second part of a two part podcast about his life.
Chester native Sam Foster, the first principal at Northwestern High School, a former S.C. state legislator and a Freedom Walkway honoree joins CityCast for the first part of a two part podcast about his life.
Brittany Kelly, Chair of the 2021 Rock Hill Christmasville Festival, joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on the Rock Hill CityCast.
Knowledge Park Development Director David Lawrence joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on Rock Hill CityCast to discuss the current state of development in the Knowledge Park Development area.
Dennis Fields, Matthew Thomas and Eric Hawkins from the Rock Hill Planning Department join the Rock Hill CityCast to discuss city projects and how a business goes from an idea to a finished product.
Vince Simonowicz, CIO of Information Technology joins the City of Rock Hill to discuss how to keep yourself safe online.
Miguel Rullan. Community Outreach Coordinator for Neighborhood Services in the City of Rock Hill, joins CityCast to discuss his role in helping those in the community.
Rock Hill-York County Airport Director Steven Gould joins CityCast to discuss the relationship between the airport and the City. He also gives a definitive answer on when it is acceptable to start playing Christmas music.
Rock Hill Fire Deputy Chief of Operations Mark Simmons and Batallion Chief Otis Driggers join Rock Hill CityCast to discuss how to prevent a fire along with fire safety tips.
Eric Ryder, General Manager of the American Cornhole League Headquarters in Rock Hill, joins CityCast to discuss that headquarters facility along with the rise of cornhole as a sport.
Rock Hill Deputy City Manager Jimmy Bagley joins Ashley Studebaker and Matthew Kreh on CityCast to discuss Emergency Preparedness.
Miracle Park Executive Director Kylie Carroll joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on this week's episode of the CityCast to discuss phase 1 of the project and her unique assortment of pets.
President of Clinton College Lester McCorn joins Matthew Kreh and Ashley Studebaker on Rock Hill's CityCast to discuss The Clinton CoNEXTion and development on the south side of Rock Hill
In this episode: Katie Quinn, Evan Goetz, & Anne Harty discuss Rock Hill's finances and accounting practices.
In this episode: we take a look at the past 10 years in Rock Hill under the leadership of City Manager, David Vehaun.
In this episode: Ashley discusses Rock Hill's Technology Incubator with the Director, David Warner. The Technology Incubator at Knowledge Park mission is to assist in the successful launching of innovative technology companies to create knowledgeable worker jobs in the community.
In this episode: Ashley Studebaker, Joel Abernathy and Laura Cox discuss Rock Hill's new CustomerConnect portal. This online tool uses regular reads from your water and electric meters so you can monitor consumption and help budget and manage utility costs.
In this episode: Katie Quinn discusses Recycling and changes to the City's curbside collection with Elizabeth Morgan, Rock Hill Environmental Educator.
In this episode, we discuss the City of Rock Hill's Unite Program with Mayor John Gettys.
In this episode, we discuss the City of Rock Hill's communication efforts and ways our citizens and customers can get important information about City services.
In this episode, we discuss ways our customers can lower utility costs, tips for making your home more energy efficient, and services available to help our customers.
In this episode, Ashley Studebaker and Katie Quinn, City of Rock Hill Communications Manager, discuss employment opportunities with the City of Rock Hill's HR Director, Deana Keever.
In this episode: Ashley interviews Lt. Michael Chavis, Public Information Officer with the Rock Hill Police Department, about ways to protect you, your family and your valuables this holiday season. He also makes awesome desserts.