Hey there! I'm Cassie Clark. And Welcome to Where the Dogwood Blooms – a weekly podcast celebrating everything that makes North Carolina living so sweet! Join me as my guests and I explore the rich history, customs, and flavors of the Old North State. Whether you're a native Tar Heel or just curious about this land of sweet tea and Southern charm, Where the Dogwood Blooms is your ticket to the heart and soul of North Carolina's cultural heritage.
Where the Dogwood Blooms
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Hey there! I'm Cassie Clark. And Welcome to Where the Dogwood Blooms – a weekly podcast celebrating everything that makes North Carolina living so sweet! Join me as my guests and I explore the rich history, customs, and flavors of the Old North State. Whether you're a native Tar Heel or just curious about this land of sweet tea and Southern charm, Where the Dogwood Blooms is your ticket to the heart and soul of North Carolina's cultural heritage.
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July 22, 2026
Shrimp Gate Exposed: How North Carolina Almost Lost Its Shrimp Industry
<p>If you've ever crossed one of North Carolina's coastal bridges and spotted shrimp boats rocking in the harbor, you've seen more than just boats. You're looking at a way of life that's been part of this state for generations.</p><p>This week, I'm joined by Monica Smith of Miss Gina's Shrimp on Harkers Island. Monica grew up around the seafood industry, married into a commercial shrimping family, left careers in teaching and nursing, and now helps run one of the best-known local shrimp businesses on our coast.</p><p>We talk about the controversy that became known as "Shrimp Gate" and why so many North Carolinians—regardless of political party—came together to defend our commercial fishing industry. Monica explains what really happened behind the scenes, why she believes science doesn't support many of the claims made against shrimpers, and how thousands of people rallied in Raleigh to protect an industry that has shaped coastal communities for generations.</p><p>But this conversation isn't just about politics.</p><p>It's about family businesses, preserving traditions, buying local seafood, and understanding where your food actually comes from. Monica also shares what life is really like aboard a shrimp boat, the incredible wildlife they encounter on the water, how modern shrimping has changed over the years, and why she believes consumers deserve to know whether the shrimp on their plate came from North Carolina or halfway around the world.</p><p>If you care about North Carolina's coast, its culture, or simply want to know where your seafood comes from, you won't want to miss this conversation.</p><p><strong>Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: </strong>If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:</p><ul><li><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/dogwoodblooms" target="_blank">Venmo</a></li><li><a href="https://cash.app/$DogwoodBlooms" target="_blank">Cash App</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Miss Gina's Shrimp:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://missginasshrimp.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MissGinaMissGina2FreshShrimp/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/missginasfreshshrimp/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wherethedogwoodblooms.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wherethedogwoodblooms/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/dogwoodblooms" target="_blank">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wherethedogwoodblooms" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li></ul><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="mailto:cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com" target="_blank">cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Tags:</strong></p><p>#ShrimpGate, #NorthCarolinaShrimp, #MissGinasShrimp, #SaveNCShrimpers, #CommercialFishing, #CoastalCarolina, #Shrimping, #NCfishing, #LocalSeafood, #WildCaughtShrimp, #DefendOurFishermen, #HarkersIsland, #NorthCarolinaCoast, #SmallBusinessNC, #SeafoodIndustry</p>
July 8, 2026
AI’s Thirsty Giants: Land, Water, Power & the Data Center Boom in NC
<p>Artificial intelligence is changing the world at a breathtaking pace. But behind every AI chatbot, cloud service, and streaming platform is something most people rarely think about: data centers.I sat down with AI expert Craig Reynolds to talk about why those facilities have become one of the most controversial development issues facing North Carolina.We started by clearing up a common misconception. The term "data center" covers everything from small server rooms and portable emergency-response units to enterprise facilities, shared colocation sites, and the massive hyperscale campuses that can cover hundreds of acres and consume enormous amounts of electricity and water. Craig argues that these very different types of facilities are often lumped together, even though much of the public concern is focused on hyperscale developments.Our conversation explored why communities across North Carolina are pushing back. We discussed the amount of land these projects require, the long-term impact on surrounding property, concerns about backup generators, fuel storage, and industrial infrastructure, as well as the strain hyperscale facilities can place on local power grids and water supplies.We also talked about how these facilities are cooled, comparing evaporative systems with closed-loop cooling, direct-to-chip technology, and immersion cooling. That led to a broader discussion about water use, why some residents question conservation restrictions when large industrial users continue operating, and who ultimately pays for the infrastructure needed to support rapid expansion. We also examined Senate Bill 730, proposed moratoriums on new hyperscale projects, and the debate over whether North Carolina would be better served by encouraging smaller, distributed edge data centers and manufacturing the technology here instead of building more massive campuses.Technology is evolving faster than public policy.The question is whether North Carolina can keep up while balancing economic development, infrastructure, and the concerns of the communities expected to host these projects.This is a conversation about artificial intelligence, energy, water, economic development, and the difficult decisions that come with building the digital infrastructure of the future.</p><p><strong>Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: </strong>If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:</p><ul><li><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/dogwoodblooms" target="_blank">Venmo</a></li><li><a href="https://cash.app/$DogwoodBlooms" target="_blank">Cash App</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Craig Reynolds:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://x.com/Trekkie0805" target="_blank">X</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wherethedogwoodblooms.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wherethedogwoodblooms/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/dogwoodblooms" target="_blank">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wherethedogwoodblooms" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li></ul><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="mailto:cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com" target="_blank">cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Tags:</strong></p><p>#DataCenters #AIInfrastructure #NorthCarolina #Hyperscale #CraigReynolds #AIPodcast #TechPolicy #DataCenterControversy #NCEconomy #FutureOfAI</p>
June 23, 2026
House Bill 543 and the Families It’s Hurting: A Mother’s Story
<p>I sat down with Rose Willis to talk about something no parent ever wants to think about: what happens when you're no longer able to care for your child.</p><p>A recent health scare involving an enlarged aortic aneurysm forced Rose to confront that question head-on. Her daughter, Morgan, is an adult living with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and for years Morgan's care has been a family effort. Since 2012, her older sister Savannah has served as her paid caregiver, providing the consistency and support that helps Morgan thrive.</p><p>But as Rose began putting long-term plans in place, she discovered a little-known North Carolina law standing in the way.</p><p>We talked about House Bill 543, legislation passed in 2013 that prevents a non-parent family member from serving as both guardian and paid caregiver. Rose believes the law was originally intended to prevent abuse and financial exploitation in certain care settings, but says its broad language creates unintended consequences for families like hers.</p><p>Our conversation explored what that means in practical terms—not just for Morgan, but for other North Carolina families trying to plan for the future of loved ones with disabilities. We discussed continuity of care, caregiver shortages, the challenges that come with major life transitions, and why stability can be so important for individuals with complex medical needs.</p><p>Along the way, Rose shared her efforts to contact legislators, committee members, and state officials in hopes of finding a solution. She also explained why she believes greater public awareness is needed and what she hopes lawmakers will consider moving forward.</p><p>Because sometimes the biggest challenges families face aren't medical.</p><p>They're legal.</p><p>And while laws are often written with good intentions, the real test is how they affect the people who have to live with them every day.</p><p>This is a conversation about family, caregiving, disability advocacy, and the difficult questions that arise when public policy collides with real life.</p><p>00:00 Show Intro</p><p>00:45 Health Scare and Future Planning</p><p>03:06 House Bill 543 Explained</p><p>04:40 Continuity of Care at Risk</p><p>06:59 Calling Lawmakers for Help</p><p>11:45 How Many Families Affected</p><p>14:39 Workarounds and Needed Fix</p><p>17:36 Morgan’s Voice and Social Media</p><p>19:43 How Caregiver Pay Works</p><p>22:19 How to Help and Closing</p><p><strong>Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: </strong>If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:</p><ul><li><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/dogwoodblooms" target="_blank">Venmo</a></li><li><a href="https://cash.app/$DogwoodBlooms" target="_blank">Cash App</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wherethedogwoodblooms.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wherethedogwoodblooms/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/dogwoodblooms" target="_blank">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wherethedogwoodblooms" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li></ul><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="mailto:cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com" target="_blank">cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Tags:</strong></p><p>#SpecialNeeds #DisabilityRights #NCPolitics #CerebralPalsy #NorthCarolina</p>
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