24.03 – Matt Harmody

(2024) Episode 3 – For Matt Harmody, a retired emergency room services physician, stepping out of his comfort zone has been a way of life – and in his view, a catalyst for growth. After his father’s early death from kidney failure, Matt’s career took a turn. He switched from chemical engineering in a corporate setting to medical school and hands-on emergency medicine in central North Carolina. Matt’s story – from personal kidney donation to advocacy on behalf of those with serious kidney disease – and with some high-peak adventure along the way.

24.01 – Sylvia Corbett

(2024) Episode 1 – Here at Life 103.1, it’s not often that we get a call recommending a best friend to be a guest on Grace Notes. But that’s exactly how we came across Sylvia Corbett, when her best friend (since age 12!), Barbara, called to let us know what a special person she is. We have to agree with Barbara – Sylvia has a heart of gold and goes out of her way to help others. She heads up the food ministry and Sunday school at her church and is always looking for ways to brighten the lives of those around her.

Life 103.1 Valentine’s Day Contest

The entry period for this contest is over. Winner will be selected and contacted by Thursday, February 8th.

The annual Life 103.1 Valentines Day Contest is back and this year, entering to win is easier than ever! Just tell us your favorite love song! We’ll randomly pick a winner from our entries to win a special Valentine’s Day prize package, featuring matching citizen watches from Osborne Jewelers, a dozen roses from Flowers and Gifts of Rocky Mount, and gift cards to Towel Town, Prime Smokehouse, and Alayna’s Boutique at Kendall’s Hallmark. Good luck and Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at Life 103.1!

Contest Rules:

Life 103.1’s “30-Day Rule” has been waived for this contest. One entry per household. Must be 18 years or older to win. Employees and family members of Life 103.1 or of the contest sponsors are not eligible to win. Prize has no cash value. Contest runs January 29, 2024, through February 7, 2024, at 11:59PM. No purchase necessary. To enter, visit Life1031fm.com/love and complete the form. The entry must include the listener’s name, phone number, and address – along with the song title and artist of a favorite love song. For an additional entry, provide a brief description of why the song is a favorite. One winner of the Valentine’s Day prize package will be randomly selected from the qualifying entries on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The winner will be announced on air on Friday, February 9, 2024. Winner must present a valid form of identification at the time of prize pickup. Life 103.1 reserves the right to offer additional means of entry. Visit Life1031fm.com for general contest rules.

Christmas on Life 103.1

The magic of Christmas is upon us and here at Life 103.1, we’re celebrating with non-stop Christmas music on Christmas eve and Christmas day! Plus, tune in for some special programming!

4PM – Lynn Buzzard’s “The First Night Before Christmas”
5PM – John Mccutcheon’s “Christmas In The Trenches”
6PM – Charlie Daniel’s “Carolina Christmas”
7PM – Children’s reading of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
8PM – Reading of Luke Chapter Two by HeartSong host Tim Nelson
9PM – Paul Harvey’s “The Man And The Birds”

We hope you’ll join us for Christmas with your family and friends all day Christmas Eve and Christmas day on Life 103.1.

23.21 – Leon Jackson

(2023) Episode 21 – There’s a lot that can be said about Leon Jackson. He’s a native of Louisiana, Army Veteran, certified substance abuse counselor…and our guest on Grace Notes this week. Growing up in poverty on a plantation in Louisiana, young Leon joined the Army as a Combat Engineer. He served for twenty-two years before retiring in 2003 and earning his degree in substance abuse counseling. Leon now resides in Lee County, where he is a substance abuse counselor and Founder of Project Point Five – a non-profit organization seeking to help disadvantaged young men navigate the maze of life.

Community Needs and Ongoing Programs

Community Needs and Ongoing Programs

Do you love plants? Then you are perfect for the NC State Extension Master Gardener program. Under the guidance and direction of Extension agents, individuals complete a 40-hour training program, pass an examination, and complete at least a 40-hour internship. The wealth of information you learn is immense and the skill set is rewarding. Visit Become a Volunteer on the NC State Extension website or contact your local N.C. Cooperative Extension Center to learn how you can join the Extension Master Gardener program.
The Knights of Columbus have continued to cook dinners for Veterans Residential Services every other week since the Spring of 2020. To keep this ministry going, the Knights of Columbus are looking for donations to help offset the cost of the food. If you would like to contribute, please send a check made out to K of C 4460 to St. Therese, 700 Nash St NE, Wilson, NC 27893. If you would like to help prepare and pack meals, please contact Tony at 252-299-0008.
At Habitat for Humanity, it is believed that everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable home. The goal is to work together to build homes and help families succeed in their homeownership journey. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Habitat for Humanity. There is work that continues beyond the construction site. Habitat volunteers are active at the office, they assist the ReStore staff, they serve on committees, and they are engaged in various community revitalization projects. Interested? Contact a local Habitat for Humanity affiliation.
The United Way of Wilson works across Wilson County to develop and implement strategies that make a difference in the local community. The United Way supports programs, services and initiatives that deliver results in the areas of education, income, and health. An example of the impact…. 72,174 meals have been delivered to senior and disabled citizens in Wilson County. The United Way of Wilson could not do its work without the efforts of our agencies, volunteers, and donors. Check out their website to see how you can make an impact.
My Sister’s House of North Carolina provides crisis response 24 hours a day, safety planning, emergency shelter and support groups to name a few of the services this organization offers. Financial donations contribute to helping many in desperate need. Access mshnc.org for more details.
Veterans Residential Services of Wilson strives to provide quality support and services to low-income, homeless, and at-risk veterans and their families. You can help them in their mission by making either a financial or in-kind donation. VRSW is always in need of employment and job training. For more info email Claudia at cjbaker@vrsw.org.
Tar River Piecemakers Quilting Guild of Rocky Mount was founded in 2000 to bring together people who share in the love of quilts and quilting. The guild meets on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 am at the Arts Center at the Imperial Centre. Visitors are always welcomed.
The Wilson Botanical Gardens and the Wilson Master Gardeners are asking for VOLUNTEERS to help with pruning, clean up, and planting in the Gardens. Volunteer gardeners can enjoy free water, snacks, plants, and the knowledge that their hard work is helping the Gardens. Check their Facebook page under Events for dates and times.
A Second Season is a resale boutique from which all its proceeds go to My Sister’s House which supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. At the store not only are customers served, but so are victims in their time of need. Check out A Second Season’s Facebook page for weekly sales and pictures of clothing.
Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? The American Red Cross needs volunteers. The most needed positions are Blood Donor Ambassador, Blood Transportation Specialist, Disaster Action Team, Shelter Services and Disaster Health Services Team. 90% of the Red Cross workforce are volunteers. Access their website to start your volunteer journey.
You can always make a difference with the American Red Cross. Not only are blood donations critically important, but your financial gift is needed to help people affected by disasters big and small. Access red cross dot org to learn how you can assist or how you can receive help from the American Red Cross throughout North Carolina.
The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Programs such as Youth of the Year help members with ideals such as good character & citizenship, academic success, and healthy lifestyles. Programs such as I Give 365 give everyone the opportunity to support the Clubs’ effort. With a 100 percent graduation rate and 72 percent increased school attendance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region show that your investment is more than worthwhile.
Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount is committed to serving homebound senior citizens with a hot nutritious meal and providing a caring friendly visit with each meal. Anyone can help this organization by delivering meals once a month, making the holidays brighter for homebound seniors by participating in holiday and special events each year, giving your time and talent as a Board of Directors member, or making a monetary donation.

Veterans Day

This Veterans Day – Life 103.1 wants to honor those who have so honorably served our nation by highlighting some of their stories. If there is a veteran in your life whom you would like to honor, just fill out the form below. We’ll share some of these special stories on the air during the week leading up to Veterans Day. On behalf of all of us here at Life 103.1, Happy Veterans Day and thank you to every soldier, marine, sailor, airman, and guardian.

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23.20 – Alexa Gearhart

(2023) Episode 20 – Alexa Gearhart knows all too well that losing a child means being a club that nobody wants to be a part of, but, that it is a club that has the most supportive members. Alexa shares her heartbreaking and heartwarming story of how she’s been able to turn unimaginable grief into a true blessing for countless other families. Upon losing her son, Hudson, just two weeks before his due date, Alexa felt an outpouring of love from her community. She says in the hours and days and weeks after his passing, it was her faith and the people around her that pulled her through. Through her pain, Alexa has found tremendous strength and purpose through an organization she started called Even In The Valley, a faith-based ministry which helps grieving parents with resource support during their darkest hours.

23.19 – Sammy Rodriguez

(2023) Episode 19 – Sammy Rodriguez served in the Army for over twenty years – the majority of which was spent in the Special Forces medical community. Since his retirement, he has started working with the Thrive program through UNC Chapel Hill – which helps veterans and first responders suffering from traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Sammy will share about his childhood on Long Island, military service, his passion for helping fellow veterans, how he’s gotten through dark times, and his love for his family – including 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and his fiancée, Rose.

23.18 – Eva Rogers

(2023) Episode 18 – Eva Rogers is a woman with many passions and talents: running, helping animals in need, yoga, and marketing just to name a few. And she’s found a way to combine them all in a volunteer role with a local animal shelter in her area: Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. The daughter of Hungarian immigrants, Eva has long been a voice for those without one: whether it was to help her parents communicate in English, or to help dogs and cats find their forever home.

23.14 – Gary Gilliam

(2023) Episode 14 – When Gary Gilliam graduated from High School in 1969, he wanted to see the world – so he decided the best way to do that was to join the Navy! Gary, a 22-year Navy Veteran, has been retired from the Navy since the 1990’s and now spends his days volunteering in his community and serving as President of the Lee County Veterans Council. It’s clear that Gary has a passion for helping others – whether those in need be animals or fellow veterans and their families.

23.12 – Memorial Day: Musical and Historical Tribute

(2023) Episode 12 – As our country prepared for Memorial Day this year, we here at Life 103.1 wanted to take the opportunity to bring you a special episode of Grace Notes. Join us for our musical – and historical – tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We’ll hear from a few past Grace Notes guests, share Memorial Day speeches from presidents and perhaps one or two others, and of course tie it all together with patriotic music. Our nation’s heroes may be gone, but we would not forget them and their families.

23.11 – Linda Sheets

(2023) Episode 11 – In her retirement, Linda Sheets has found a new home in North Carolina, and she’s dedicated much of her time to helping others. In 2021, Linda founded a non-profit organization called “Banner Bears,” which provides teddy bears and other items to children affected by traumatic situations like abuse, homelessness, or being placed in the foster care system. Linda believes that most everyone can find time to help others in some fashion, and she’s quietly leading by example to make a difference in the lives of children in her community.

23.09 – Chris Dunn

(2023) Episode 9 – Chris Dunn has loved music for as long as he can remember and has turned his passion for playing and sharing music into a career. He has played piano and trumpet since grade school and is now serving as the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Moore County, a role which combines his degrees in business and music to bring art to his community. Chris’s song choices are intentional and personal, including one dedicated to his son, CJ, whom he and his wife adopted 15 years ago. Hear Chris’s thoughts on music, family, and the importance of helping children find their passions early in life.

23.08 – Chase Campbell

(2023) Episode 8 – Chase Campbell is a man who believes that in recovery, if you want to keep a gift, you have to give it away. After years of substance abuse and addiction, Chase was encouraged by some very influential people in his life to seek treatment and recover. He now is using the tools he’s learned to help other addicts find their path to recovery through the same nonprofit organization – Pilgrim’s Progress – that helped him in the early days of his recovery.

23.06 – Mary Strickland

(2023) Episode 6 – Mary Strickland is a nurse who strives to do everything she can “to make Florence Nightingale proud.” She is a woman who has a passion for children, music, and her career in healthcare. Mary has spent many years as a neonatal intensive care nurse – caring for newborn babies, many of whom were born weeks or months prematurely, or with critical diagnoses – and now serves as the Vice President of Nursing at Nash UNC Healthcare. Mary is active in her church, and with her family, runs a cattle farm in Nash County.

Good Samaritan Day

23.03 – Will Kornegay

(2023) Episode 3 – Will Kornegay is the founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization, as well as several related businesses. A husband, father, creative thinker – and mission-driven entrepreneur – Will is a man who lives out his faith in pursuit of a passion to serve his community at both ends of the food supply chain – from farmer to consumer. Will and his team work hard to bridge the gap between food excess on farms and food access in places of food insecurity. His story is inspiring and challenging, and the music he’s selected helps tell that story in a special way.

22.26 – Rachel Patterson

(2022) Episode 26 – Rachel Patterson believes in humans helping humans – she believes in giving back. A mother of two and a longtime leader of her local girl scout troop, Rachel has been actively involved with her troop in a Christmas project providing special personal toiletries to foster teens who otherwise would go without. The troop partners with a group called Gift of Daisy and now serves foster teens in four counties. That partnership is grounded in Rachel’s commitment to broadening the perspective of the girls in her troop even to the point of a troop trip to New York City this past summer where the needs of foster children became all the more real for her girls.