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In the Press

Kernel Craze™ is proud to be covered by local and national media. Here's what they're saying about us.

Henderson Dispatch

"Kernel Craze Holiday Arts Competition winners announced"

Tyler Davis — October 29, 2025

Sadie's Coffee Corner hosted the conclusion of Kernel Craze™'s inaugural Holiday Arts Competition, where three student artists won prizes for their holiday-themed submissions. 32 students across Vance County submitted artwork, with winning designs now printed on Kernel Craze™ popcorn tins. CEO Stephen Wolf committed that 8% of each tin sale goes toward arts departments at participating schools.

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Henderson Dispatch / Yahoo News

"Kernel Craze to hold arts competition"

Kernel Craze™ announced its first-ever Holiday Arts Competition, inviting K-12 students across Vance County to design Henderson-inspired artwork for limited-edition popcorn tins. The story was syndicated nationally through Yahoo News.

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WIZS Radio — TownTalk

"Kernel Craze Sponsoring Holiday Art Challenge"

TownTalk Segment — September 25, 2025

Founder Stephen Wolf joined WIZS Radio's TownTalk program to discuss Kernel Craze™'s inaugural Holiday Art Challenge for K-12 students across Vance County. Wolf shared the mission behind the competition — giving local youth "more opportunities to do something positive... that encourages pride and passion" in their community. The segment includes a full audio interview.

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