HeyJaredWestern Wayne News Podcast
Each episode of the WWN podcast features a conversation with someone who calls Wayne County home and is contributing their time and talents toward making the community better in some form.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 3
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Dustin Purvis (opens the original)
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Dustin Purvis left Richmond to pursue graduate studies and an academic career, only to discover that the path home offered unexpected opportunities. In this episode, he shares how a Ph.D. in English Literature led to city planning, why he chose to build a life in Wayne County, and what convinced him that small communities can […]
Josh Smith (opens the original)
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Josh Smith has spent nearly three decades documenting the people and moments that define Wayne County, first as a newspaper photographer for the Palladium-Item and now as a freelance photojournalist who works with Western Wayne News and other clients. In this episode of the WWN podcast, he reflects on the craft and ethics of visual […]
Alexis Harmon (opens the original)
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Alexis Harmon returned to Wayne County expecting it to be temporary, but her work at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce changed her perspective on what it means to build a career close to home. In this episode, she talks with Kate about authentic marketing, creating a student job portal that connects local high […]
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