In this episode, we talk the 27th Annual Ruby C. Hunt Family Y Turkey Trot. Host Noel T. Manning II (a previous Turkey Trot participant) sits down with Bruce Putnam, a longtime member of the Turkey Trot committee, and Jordan Fricault, event coordinator, to discuss the beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition in Boiling Springs, N.C. Taking place Thanksgiving morning on the Gardner-Webb campus, the Turkey Trot brings together runners and walkers of all ages for a fun and meaningful start to the holiday.

We dive into the history, purpose, and community impact of the event, which has become a cherished tradition for families year after year. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot benefit the We Build People Campaign at the Y, providing scholarships for community members in need. Volunteers are still being recruited, so there’s a chance to join the team behind this special event!

This walk-and-run experience offers more than exercise; it’s an opportunity for connection, camaraderie, and celebration. Participants enjoy refreshments, socializing, and a chance to compete in age and gender categories for awards. Start your Thanksgiving off right by joining the Turkey Trot community!

Tune in to hear more about this meaningful event. Music by Carter McDevitt, “Reap What You Sow.”

In this engaging episode of First Downs, host Dr. William Downs, President of Gardner-Webb University, sits down with Dr. Joshua Cheney, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, along with two talented GWU students, Jadon Norman and Za'Kia Hamilton. They reflect on their unforgettable experience performing with the Gardner-Webb Concert Choir in Normandy, France, in honor of D-Day. Hear about the emotional journey, the preparation, and the significance of representing Gardner-Webb on such a historic stage. Dr. Cheney and the students share their personal connections to music, and how this international performance deepened their passion for their art. For more details on the event, visit: GWU Choir Members Perform in France for D-Day Program Don't miss this inspiring episode of First Downs. #FirstDowns

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Dove Award winning artist Carl Cartee will be coming home to Gardner-Webb University on July 20 at 8pm for an evening of worship. Cartee will bring his musical talents along with special guests Shaylee Simeone O'Neal and April Cushman to the Brinkley Amphitheater on the GWU campus.

On this episode of WebbChat, Richard McDevitt and Noel T. Manning II enjoy a dialogue with Cartee on his musical roots, and the impact of GWU experience on his life.

Tickets for this concert are available in advance or at the door.