Bästa City News podcaster (2025)

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Angels Charge marks 10 years assisting women in finding new lives after incarceration 30:22

4M ago30:22

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In 2014, Pastor Nannie Jefferies saw a need in Spartanburg that no other organization was filling. After visiting with and ministering to incarcerated relatives of her parishioners, Pastor Jefferies was struck by the lack of assistance and hope those women had once they were released. Many of the women were often left with no alternative but to ret…

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A conversation on the City's response to Hurricane Helene 53:29

4M ago53:29

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It was a storm unlike any in living memory in Spartanburg, and while the damage our region experienced from Hurricane Helene far exceeded everyone's estimates, the City and the community came together to put us on the road to recovery. Today on the podcast, we're talking with City Manager Chris Story, Fire Chief Pierre Brewton, and Public Works Dir…

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Duncan Park Lake open to boating and fishing for first time in decades 24:43

7M ago24:43

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It was identified during the Duncan Park Revisioning Plan as a priority by a steering committee of nearby residents and stakeholders, and now for the first time in decades, Duncan Park Lake is open to non-motorized boating and catch and release fishing. The new change comes on the heels of other improvements recently made to the park, including rem…

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Fire Chief Pierre Brewton reflects on his journey back to Spartanburg to lead department 39:46

8M ago39:46

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It's been almost four months since City Fire Chief Pierre Brewton returned home to Spartanburg to lead the department where he first honed his skills as a firefighter. Returning after serving for four years as Fire Chief for the City of Albemarle, NC, Chief Brewton began his career with the City of Spartanburg in 1988, assigned to garbage collectio…

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Hello Family shares transformative results, expands countywide 27:12

8M ago27:12

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In a little more than two years, Hello Family—a unique collection of support systems for young children and their families—has gone from an idea to scale up and build capacity for early childhood services utilizing an innovative funding model to for the organization's work to improve birth outcomes, increase school readiness, and enhance childhood …

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Homebuyer Seminar to be held at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, Saturday, June 29 23:09

9M ago23:09

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Buying a home is one of the most important decisions many of us will ever make, and getting started in that process can be daunting. So what do you do if you have questions about qualifying for a mortgage, downpayment assistance, where to find a realtor, or any of the other issues that may arise in finding a home for you and your family? Come to th…

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MySpartanburg app lets residents request city services, follow progress on reported issues 31:29

9M ago31:29

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Today on the podcast we're discussing MySpartanburg, our new City app allowing residents to easily and conveniently report service requests directly from their smartphones. Available through the and , the app lets those who live, work, and play in the City of Spartanburg report any non-emergency service requests and receive updates on requests as t…

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Community Health Awareness Day at Carver Middle School, June 1 14:51

9M ago14:51

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Community Health Awareness Day returns to Spartanburg on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Carver Middle School (467 S. Church St.). This free community event offers an array of services, resources, entertainment, and activities in one convenient location. The event will kick off with a 5k health awareness walk at 7:45 AM with warm-…

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Both Sides of the Aisle has Moved 0:43

11M ago0:43

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Donald Trump, TikTok and Utah’s education earmark 25:30

12M ago25:30

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ATTENTION – The Both Sides of the Aisle podcast is moving! Starting next week, UPR 89.1 will be the exclusive host of the program. Please re-subscribe to our podcast feed here: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / RSS Feed Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall,……

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H.E.A.R.T program addresses needs of those experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg 33:52

12M ago33:52

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As part of ongoing efforts by the City and partnering organizations throughout the Spartanburg community, the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (H.E.A.R.T) program was launched in partnership with the United Way of the Piedmont in 2022 to provide direct outreach to people experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg and to assist in connecting thos…

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The State of the Union and Utah energy policy 25:29

12M ago25:29

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss President Biden’s State of the Union address, the Republican response to the speech, the reactions of Utah’s congressional delegation and Sen.……

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Super Tuesday, Utah’s GOP caucuses and legislative session takeaways 25:30

12M ago25:30

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley suspending her presidential campaign, results from Utah, GOP caucuses and SCOTUS ruling on former President Trump’s ballot……

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Michigan’s primary results, Trump endorsements, Utah’s budget and tax cuts 25:30

1y ago25:30

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss the results from the Michigan presidential primaries, Nikki Haley’s visit to Utah, Super Tuesday, the endorsement of former President Donald Trump……

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City lead-based paint remediation program tackles dangerous health concerns in 38 Spartanburg homes 33:40

1y ago33:40

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Back in 2020, the City was fortunate to receive a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant from the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of these funds is to remediate lead-based paint hazards and reduce other health hazards in the homes of families with childre…

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Houthi rebels, Trump’s legal woes and funding Major League Baseball in Utah 25:30

1y ago25:30

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss the escalating attacks by Houthi rebels, the $355 million fine given to former President Trump in New York, the date for……

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Military aid, Biden’s classified document case and recent actions by Utah officials 25:30

1y ago25:30

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss the military aid package before Congress, immigration policy, the New York special election, and former President Trump’s legal challenges to going……

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New immigration legislation, Gov. Cox at the Mexico border and bills before the Utah Legislature 25:30

1y ago25:30

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Both Sides of the Aisle – From the left, Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member, is joined on the right by John Dougall, the Utah State Auditor. They discuss the immigration bill currently before Congress, former President Trump’s opposition to the bill, the Nevada presidential primary and caucus and the Super Tuesday. They also……

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Attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan, the southern border and Utah’s housing shortage 25:28

1y ago25:28

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams fills in for Natalie Gochnour in The Political Center and is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, the conflict……

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Discussing a programming approach for Morgan Square with Dan Biederman of BRV 19:55

1y ago19:55

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With a redesign plan for Morgan Square poised to be taken up by City Council in the coming months, one question many may have is how the space can attract more visitors on a regular basis. Long a focal point for some of Downtown Spartanburg's most successful large events, the City's focus now turns to ways to increase Morgan Square's use as a daily…

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Israel-Palestine, the New Hampshire primary and the Utah Legislature 25:28

1y ago25:28

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss a potential temporary ceasefire deal in Israel-Palestine, Congressional politics, former President Trump’s immunity claims and the presidential primary …

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Discussing the history of Spartanburg City Hall 46:10

1y ago46:10

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First opening its doors in April of 1961, Spartanburg City Hall will soon be no more, making way for the construction of a new joint municipal government facility to be shared by the City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg County. As the City says its final farewells to the current City Hall—likely the last building to ever carry the name—Dr. Phillip S…

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Discussing the new Morgan Square design 41:42

1y ago41:42

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On the heels of the recent Council update on the City’s plan to enhance Morgan Square, we recently sat down with representatives from the design firm responsible for creating the square’s new design, Brenda Diaz-Flores and Darren Meyer with MKSK, to discuss how the design was created and what residents can expect before construction on the new squa…

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Getting to know new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

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Recently, we . In a move designed to grow the City's leadership capacity, Limehouse's emphasis will be on innovation and operational efficiency, joining City Manager Chris Story and Mitch Kennedy who has been promoted to Deputy City Manager. Limehouse comes to Spartanburg from Charleston, SC where he has worked in state and local government for 17 …

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Discussing the 2023 fiscal year budget with City Manager, Chris Story 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

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It's the most important statement of values for any government, and for the City of Spartanburg, the 2023-2024 annual budget is about investing in our city's future. With the largest outlay of capital expenditures in recent memory and a new compensation system designed to attract and retain talent for Spartanburg's municipal team, the focus on adap…

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New River Birch trail extension to feature 'Creativitrees' public art installation 22:55

1+ y ago22:55

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Another important piece of is ready for its official ribbon cutting. A new segment of the River Birth trail will celebrate its opening on Thursday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. (Parking for event attendees will be available at Bells Hill, 961 East Main St.). Thanks to a partnership between and , the recently opened trail extension along Lawson's Fork Creek…

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Next steps in bringing minor league baseball back to Spartanburg 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

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Local baseball fans were so excited last month with the announcement that the Down East Wood Ducks would be moving to Spartanburg from their current home in Kinston, NC that they could practically smell the hot dogs. Once here, the team will play its games in the 3,500-seat centerpiece of a along S Daniel Morgan Ave., which in addition to the ballp…

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Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful takes on litter, beautification in Spartanburg 21:30

2y ago21:30

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It's never hard to find folks willing too share their opinions about litter, and thankfully for those of us in Spartanburg, it's also not hard to find folks willing to put their time and energy into combatting it. Thanks to the work of , those efforts are more organized than ever throughout Spartanburg County. Founded in 2018, our local Keep Americ…

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City Boards and Commissions offer residents an opportunity to serve 28:34

2y ago28:34

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One of the most overlooked ways a civic-minded Spartanburg resident can choose to get involved in shaping the future of our city is by serving on one of our City Boards and Commissions. Maybe you're a local architect interested in helping to ensure that new downtown developments follow the City's design standards or a local cycling enthusiast who'd…

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Urban tree health and the future of Morgan Square's canopy 21:01

2y ago21:01

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If you've had the opportunity to view the , you've likely noticed that all of the proposals include an abundant amount of tree canopy. Owing to feedback from residents and stakeholders throughout the process so far, it's clear that the importance of natural shade and the welcoming feel provided by mature trees will certainly be a major factor in wh…

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Noble Tree Foundation brings expertise, biodiversity to Spartanburg's urban canopy 31:29

2y ago31:29

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If you've walked down Wall Street in Downtown Spartanburg lately, you've likely noticed the new tree plantings installed earlier this year. While you may have admired the new trees and considered the shade they'll one day provide for visitors to one of Spartanburg's most picturesque pedestrian gateways, you wouldn't have learned the full story behi…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 4-24-2023 13:37

2y ago13:37

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Exploring the new City of Spartanburg website 34:36

2y ago34:36

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It's been over 10 years since the last significant update to our website, which is something close to a century in website years, and while the launch of a new municipal government website isn't going to reach many people's threshold for important breaking news, we're pretty excited about it anyway. That excitement comes from all the new ways our u…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 4-17-2023 16:42

2y ago16:42

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Community Health Awareness Day at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, April 22 19:58

2y ago19:58

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It began as a way to bring people in Spartanburg together and removing barriers to health care access, and after a hiatus of several years, Spartanburg's Community Health Awareness day is back this year and coming to the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center (650 Howard St.) on Saturday, April 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The free community event will offer a wide …

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 4-10-2023 18:09

2y ago18:09

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Hello Family releases first annual report 41:23

2y ago41:23

41:23

It's been a little more than a year since —a unique collection of support systems for young children and their families—began operations in Spartanburg, and the capacity-building approach the initiative has brought to early childhood services in our community is already changing lives according to their . The program is a first-of-its-kind approach…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 4-3-2023 19:14

2y ago19:14

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Getting to know Highland Project Manager, Jamie Smith 27:13

2y ago27:13

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If you're at all familiar with complex community redevelopment plans (or you're inclined to listen to podcasts about them) you know that an incredible plan without a strategy for implementation runs the risk of becoming little more than a document of empty promises, a recipe for disappointment and disengagement within a community. However, when a s…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 3-27-2023 19:10

2y ago19:10

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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A new cohost joins the team 17:01

2y ago17:01

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It's been a number of years since the City Podcast has had a cohost to share the work of keeping our listeners informed on what's going with City government and the broader Spartanburg Community. As we ramp up our podcast production this year though, we're welcoming a new member to the City's Communications and Marketing team who will join us in br…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 3-20-2023 21:26

2y ago21:26

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Discussing options for the City's federal ARPA funding 36:43

2y ago36:43

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It's a level of federal funding not seen for many years in Spartanburg, and for City Council and staff, that means the task deciding how to allocate our community's $16.5 million in American Rescue Plan: Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds takes on a generational significance, particularly for our low income residents. To give some structure t…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 3-13-2023 20:33

2y ago20:33

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Special Report: 299 Snowballs in 1 minute 18:48

2y ago18:48

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Join Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone live as she reports from the Sugar Bowl and the Semi-Final Snowball Games wind up with a shocking performance from Richard "Snowball" Yeardly who sets a new record for the Snowball Games making 299 snowballs in 1 minute. WELF-NPC News Radio - Find out more at TAOLF.com…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 3-6-2023 17:01

2y ago17:01

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 2-27-2023 22:24

2y ago22:24

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 2-20-2023 20:59

2y ago20:59

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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WELF-NPC News Update for the week of 2-13-2023 21:04

2y ago21:04

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Join Walter "Mistletoe" Livingstone and Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone as they bring you this week's news update from North Pole City and Santa's Village. Find out all of the updates from Santa's Village, The Department of Elfland Security, The Assembly of Legendary Figures Website (TAOLF.com), North Pole City Weather, North Pole City Commerce, No…

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Special Report: Moose Trashes Cocoa Pub 14:41

2y ago14:41

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In this special report, Becky "Marshmallow" Livingstone travels out to The Cocoa House to interview the owner after the pub was closed down last night and evacuated after a tragic circumstance with a pet moose. Listen this this special report for more details. WELF-NPC News Radio - Find out more at TAOLF.com…

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