Passion, Purpose, and Local Pride: From Fine Dining to Furry Friends

This week on Word on the Street with Joey Hudson, it’s all about local excellence, heart-driven leadership, and community impact. Joey spotlights Carl Sobocinski, founder of Greenville’s Table 301 Restaurant Group, whose flagship restaurant Sobys just made history as South Carolina’s first recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Carl shares his journey from humble beginnings to national recognition, revealing the secret ingredients behind Table 301’s success: passion, people, and place. In the second half, Joey features Jeri Arledge, founder of Rusty’s Legacy, a no-kill animal rescue in McDowell County, NC. Jeri opens up about the dog who saved her life and inspired a mission to rescue hundreds of animals each year. From culinary triumphs to life-saving compassion, this episode showcases the powerful ways individuals are transforming their communities.