• March 25, 2024

    GUEST: Taylor Edwards - Director of Player Personnel at the University of South Carolina


    Taylor Edwards is Director of Player Personnel with the University of South Carolina. Taylor works daily with the student athletes and discusses recruiting, transfer portal, and NIL (Name - Image - Likeness). 


    If you have an interest in college athletics (behind the scenes), you will enjoy this episode of No Stop Lights!


    Episode sponsor:


    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop


    #nostoplights #kenard #nil #universityofsouthcarolina #uofsc #gamecocks #gamecockfootball


    51m | Mar 26, 2024
  • March 19, 2024

    GUEST: Robin Tallon, former US Congressman, business owner, and Pee Dee character


    Check out this episode of No Stop Lights with Ken Ard. 


    Robin Tallon has stories to tell.....you'll want to hear them.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


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    #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #robintallon #uscongressman


    1h 10m | Mar 19, 2024
  • March 11, 2024

    The tables are turned on Ken! Guest host Rodney Berry interviews Ken Ard with no subject off limits


    You'll learn about Ken's family, his upbringing, and his time in politics, and how it all has led to success in media with the "Wake Up Carolina" radio show for Community Broadcasters and the "No Stop Lights with Ken Ard" podcast. And yes, Ken discusses leaving the office of Lieutenant Governor. 


    Give it a listen, you may learn something you didn't know.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

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    Francis Marion University

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


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    #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #communitybroadcasters #wfrk #live95 #radio


    1h 12m | Mar 11, 2024
  • March 6, 2024

    Social Security - Are they screwing you? Just think about what might have been.


    Ken goes through an exercise to present what social security might look like if it was privatized and designed truly in the interest of the American people. 


    WARNING: Watching this episode might make you angry!


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


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    #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #socialsecurity

    14m | Mar 6, 2024
  • February 26, 2024

    GUEST: Dale Barth talks the Past, Present, and Future of Red Bone Alley in Florence, SC


    Red Bone Alley is a local institution. Dale Barth joins No Stop Lights and tells the story of how Red Bone began and what the future holds. He also addresses the recent rumors that the restaurant is closing.


    If you have lived in Florence at any time in the last 30+ years, you will enjoy this episode!


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


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    #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #redbone #redbonealley

    48m | Feb 26, 2024
  • February 22, 2024

    Ken passionately discusses the Trump verdict **and outrageous fine** in NY. Is this America?


    Try to take "Trump" out of the equation for a moment. Ken walks through a "hypothetical" scenario and gets passionate about what 1 prosecutor and 1 judge in the state of New York are doing.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    If you like what you see, please subscribe to the channel! youtube.com/@nostoplights

    2h 23m | Feb 22, 2024
  • February 20, 2024

    The debate over Ukraine funding continues. Should it be tied to border security?


    Follow the MONEY. Not SOME of the time, not MOST of the time. ALL of the time. 


    As usual, Ken takes a deeper dive into the proposed appropriations. The name of the bill is misleading (at best). Why can't the congress just shoot the American people straight?


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


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    26m | Feb 20, 2024
  • February 13, 2024

    GUEST:Joe Waters, owner Salty's Surf Shop in Florence, SC is moving on in search of the perfect wave


    If you have lived in Florence, SC any time in the last 40 years, you will love this episode.


    As recently announced on Salty's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=887571333376973&set=pcb.887571626710277), "Salty Joe" is moving on to bigger adventures and to find the perfect wave.


    Everyone in Florence knows Salty's Surf Shop. In this episode, Joe tells the entire Salty's story and tells us what's next.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

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    Francis Marion University

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


    If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!


    41m | Feb 13, 2024
  • February 9, 2024

    SC Primary: It's not Nikki Haley vs. Donald Trump. It's Establishment Normalcy vs. Unique Disrupter


    Ken offers a unique perspective as a former Lieutenant Governor that served under Nikki Haley. He witnessed the beginning of her rise in politics. This is an analysis that you won't find anywhere else.


    Read Ken's recent Facebook Post about the South Carolina Primary: https://www.facebook.com/ken.ard1/posts/pfbid02frCKiFDsD4yqBVufN1s1HYfuQz8KoxAzQH9aCX1tLFarkThsJbDdfHpikexGXoHol


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

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    MPD Electric Cooperative

    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


    If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! 

    10m | Feb 9, 2024
  • February 6, 2024

    Ken's commentary: The government enables and incentivizes having a child and not getting married


    This commentary responds to a recent debate about whether taxpayers should be funding school lunches for children.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

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    23m | Feb 6, 2024
  • January 31, 2024

    GUEST: William Schofield, Chairman of Florence County Council


    William Schofield joins Ken on this week's episode of No Stop Lights to discuss local issues. 


    William was recently elected Chairman of Florence County Council. They talk about the legacy of William's father, James Schofield, and the impact he made on our local communities. We learn why William pursued politics and what issues he thinks are important to the future of our region.


    If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!


    Episode Sponsors:


    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

    Francis Marion University

    Carolina Bank

    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

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    McLeod Health

    44m | Feb 1, 2024
  • January 26, 2024

    GUEST: Ben Zeigler, local historian discusses General Francis Marion


    Watch today's episode to learn the fascinating history of General Francis Marion. You'll be glad you did!


    How important was Francis Marion to the American Revolutionary War?


    https://www.nps.gov/people/francis-marion.htm


    If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! 


    Episode Sponsors:


    Francis Marion University

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    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


    1h 1m | Jan 26, 2024
  • January 23, 2024

    Why is work ethic not as important as it used to be? Is COVID to blame? --Interesting poll inside--


    On this episode of No Stop Lights, Ken discusses work ethic. Why do we seem to not be as naturally motivated to work? Polling data shows that 7% of 18-25 year olds in 1990 would choose not to work if they didn't have to. That number is 30% today . Why has this changed?


    One frustration is that small business owners are many times not able to provide the level of service that they wish they could, and that their customers deserve. How can this not have a long term effect?


    If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! 


    Episode Sponsors:


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    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

    26m | Jan 24, 2024
  • January 18, 2024

    GUEST: Bryan Braddock, Florence City Councilman discusses the recent controversial city water issue


    Bryan Braddock, Florence City Councilman for District 3 and Executive Director of the House of Hope joins No Stop Lights to address his vote on a recent city water issue. 


    Did the backlash cause Bryan to change his mind? Find out on this episode!


    https://www.cityofflorence.com/bryan-braddock


    If you like what you see, please subscribe to the channel! youtube.com/@nostoplights


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

    McCall Farms

    MPD Electric Cooperative

    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence


    30m | Jan 19, 2024
  • January 16, 2024

    GUESTS: Ken Jackson and Chris Scott w/PLC Commercial Real Estate - A deep dive into the local market


    Ken Jackson and Chris Scott with PLC Commercial Real Estate join No Stop Lights to discuss local economic development, and the current conditions in Florence and the Pee Dee area of South Carolina.


    If you want to learn more about owning commercial property, you'll want to listen to this episode.


    To find out more: https://www.plccommercial.com/


    If you like what you see, please subscribe to the channel! youtube.com/@nostoplights


    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

    McCall Farms

    MPD Electric Cooperative

    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

    42m | Jan 17, 2024
  • January 11, 2024

    It's time to discuss presidential politics. Ken gives an analysis of the current state of the race


    Now that we are past the holidays......IT'S ON!


    Where does the race stand now? What do the odds-makers say? Ken breaks it down as only he can.

     

    Episode Sponsors:


    Carolina Bank

    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

    McCall Farms

    MPD Electric Cooperative

    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

    31m | Jan 11, 2024
  • January 5, 2024

    GUESTS: Garnet Trust Directors Jeremy Smith and Mark Bonnoitt. Learn about NIL in college athletics!


    Jeremy Smith and Mark Bonnoitt from Garnet Trust join No Stop Lights to talk about NIL and college athletics. Garnet Trust is the official NIL partner of the University of South Carolina.


    If you've wondered what the NIL collective's do and why they exist, this podcast will answer your questions. They will let you behind the scenes of the official Gamecock NIL partner.


     

    Episode Sponsor:


    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop (https://mickyfinns.com)


    For more information: https://www.garnettrust.com

    57m | Jan 5, 2024
  • December 30, 2023

    GUEST: Nick Kremydas, CEO of SC Association of REALTORS discusses residential real estate in S.C.


    Nick Kremydas joins No Stop Lights to discuss residential real estate in the Pee Dee area and across the state of South Carolina.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Carolina Bank

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

    MPD Electric Cooperative

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

    McCall Farms

    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    46m | Dec 30, 2023
  • December 21, 2023

    Why are we really funding Ukraine? Is American security at risk? Think - Feel - Emotion - Logic


    Do you believe the reason we should support Ukraine is to defeat Russia and promote freedom? 


    Is American safety and security at risk?


    Or....do you believe a reason to support Ukraine is to create American jobs and support the American economy as proposed in a recent essay by Mark Thiessen? (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/29/ukraine-military-aid-american-economy-boost/) Where is the humanity in that?


    Episode Sponsors:


    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Carolina Bank

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

    MPD Electric Cooperative

    Francis Marion University

    McLeod Health

    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

    McCall Farms

    PLC Commercial Real Estate

    26m | Dec 21, 2023
  • December 18, 2023

    GUESTS: John Etheridge and Rhett Spencer of PLC Commercial Real Estate


    John and Rhett discuss PLC Commercial and how they can serve you when buying or selling commercial property.


    Episode Sponsors:


    Pepsi Cola of Florence, SC

    Carolina Bank

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop

    MPD Electric Cooperative

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    Victor's Restaurant at Hotel Florence

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    PLC Commercial Real Estate


    27m | Dec 18, 2023
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