Episode 26 | Growing Up in Mulberry: Stories from the Past with Wayne Stancel

In Episode 26 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with lifelong resident Wayne Stancel to share what life was like growing up in Mulberry decades ago — long before the new developments and modern conveniences arrived.

From farming with mules and hauling ice to the church picnics that brought the whole community together, this conversation captures the spirit of old Mulberry — its people, its faith, and its traditions.

Discover:

- What life was like in Mulberry during the 1950s and 1960s

- How churches and mills shaped the heart of the community

- The story behind the building of Interstate 85 and how it changed everything

- Local legends like “Old Pete” and the tales that defined small-town life

🎧 A heartfelt look at where Mulberry came from — and the people who made it what it is today.

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