The UP Zone Podcast: Recent Episodes

Former Rep Elmer Floyd, Author Tisha Waddell, and Ted Mohn

Find out what happens when members of different political affiliations sit down and have conversation. It’s a Republican, an Unaffiliated, and a Democrat sitting down to Educate.

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Democrat Leadership Slate

Teacher in Rocky Mount

City Budget

Leandro Case

County 10 or 15 million from recovery act for Grey’s Creek Area $$$

Bills Floated in Raleigh by House 

House Reps Frances Jackson and Charles Smith vote to support transgenders in female sports

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Join the Hosts of UP Zone as we discuss the following: 

Fayetteville City Council’s "Lobby Trip" to DC

Cumberland County Commissioner Michael Boose’s Attendance Record compared to Dawkins's residency concerns

Hope Mills EEOC complaint against the police department

Spring Lake is digging itself out of the LGC's shadow

Breaking news: Tricia Cotham Changes Political party and gives House Super Majority

NC Budget and Cumberland County’s line items NOT in the budget

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Join the hosts of UP Zone as we discuss the following:

  • Fayetteville City Councilman Johnny Dawkins - Residence concerns
  • CIty of Fayetteville's Office of Community Safety/Human Relations Commissions
  • City of Fayetteville's Budget Process
  • Elmer Floyd Thanks Governor Cooper
  • NC Medicaid Expansion caveat... It's tied to the Budget!
  • NC House Passes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE
  • NC's Pistol Permit Repeal

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Join hosts Elmer Floyd, Ted Mohn, and Tisha S. Waddell as they discuss local and state politics in North Carolina. 

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Join former elected officials, Elmer Floyd, Ted Mohn and Tisha Waddell as they discuss  the restructuring of the Democratic Party in North Carolina, the upcoming City Council elections in Fayetteville and the possible change in terms in Hope Mills, NC.

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Join UP Zone as we speak with Mike Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health Care Systems, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Learn about the new multimillion dollar training facility, partnerships and economic activity stemming from Cape Fear Valley Health Care Systems. Also, learn more about what's going on with the North Carolina Legislature and new bills moving through the House and Senate.

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Join UP Zone as we speak with Chief Gina Hawkins, Ret, formerly of the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina's police department. Our discussion touches on her impact to the city and it's residents, and our department.  

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Join UP Zone as we uncover how the proposed tax distribution changes can affect the budgets of the municipalities within the County. Understand how negotiations are done between the County, State and Cities in Cumberland County and what it all means for you.

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Join Elmer, Ted, and Tisha as they discuss new affordable housing developments in Fayetteville, NC and Josh Stein announcing his bid for Governor.

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In an unorthodox move, Governor Roy Cooper endorsed someone opposing a seated senator in the Democratic Party. Hear about that and more as we talk with Kirk deViere on today’s show!

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UP Zone talks with partner @ CFP Innovation, Darswell Rogers. 

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Up Zone talks current events

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Up Zone talks with Fayetteville Regional Airport Director, Dr. Toney Coleman.