Elisabeth Strillacci, Salisbury Post reporter, is your host for this bonus episode.

Get the most recent updates on numerous donation sites, how you can help, and the current conditions in the western North Carolina area after devastating Hurricane Helene hit last weekend.

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Romar Morris serves as the Executive Director of Next Generation Academy .

Graduate of Salisbury High School, Class of 2011. Morris was the North Carolina Male Athlete of the Year in 2011,

Morris received a full academic & athletic scholarship to the University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, focusing on Sports Administration. Romar was selected to play for the New York Jets after college and played for two years before traveling North to Canada to play in the CFL. Morris is also a Certified personal trainer and co-owner of Crowns Recovery Zone, a health and wellness facility in downtown Salisbury. He returns to Salisbury with the vision to recreate the cycle for boys & girls of his hometown. He is uniting with past team members and peers on this mission.

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No Cap Re Cap is your weekly update on the news in Rowan County, North Carolina. Hosted by Chandler Inions; Editor of the Salisbury Post.

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Meet Amy Vestal! She is the development director at Partners in Learning, serving 16 counties in North Carolina! In this episode not only will you learn more about Amy, how she started and get to now her more as a person, but you'll also get to hear more about everything that this amazing non profit offers, does, and more.

If you are a family in need of support or would like to partner with them with your time, talent, or knowledge please check out their website:

https://epartnersinlearning.org/

If you'd like to donate financially to Partners in learning please text:

PILPROUD

to

844-952-4348

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No Cap Re Cap is your weekly update on the news in Rowan County, North Carolina. This week our host is Elisabeth Strillacci; Reporter at the Salisbury Post.

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This episode has two amazing guests! Denise Heinke; Director of outreach and development, and Amy Brown; Executive director joined us to share all about Smart Start Rowan.

Did you know that Governor Roy Cooper declared September Smart Start month?

Did you know they offer services to families, children from birth to age 5, early childhood educators, and more?

To find out even more about this great non-profit organization, listen to the full episode now!

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No Cap Re Cap is your weekly update on the news in Rowan County, North Carolina. This week our host is Elisabeth Strillacci; Reporter at the Salisbury Post.

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Steve Yang joined us for this week’s episode! Yang’s personal journey is filled with valleys and peaks. He shared those tales with us including, coming to the U.S. at 9 years old, losing his entire family in a car accident at 13, grieving his infant child’s unexpected death and capturing multiple national youth softball championships. His story is one of tragedies and triumphs. Check out this episode to hear more!

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