Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina, Western; Artisans --...
Amy tells the story of a banjo hidden in an old holler log, accompanied by Henry Queen of John’s Creek playing "John Henry" on the banjo. Doreyl talks with Margot Johnson of Glenville about art and the upcoming ColorFest in downtown Sylva. This...
North Carolina -- Description and travel; South Carolina -- Description and travel; Mountains -- South Carolina; Mountains -- North Carolina, Western;
“Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina” was written when Henry E. Colton (1836-1892) was only 22 years old. Educated at Yale, by 1858, Colton lived in Asheville. He served in...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
Amy tells her story of "Banjo in the Old Holler Log," with Henry Queen on the banjo playing "John Henry." Doreyl talks with Mike Todd from Sylva who shares his vocal talents, singing "I Can’t Stop Loving You." Then Amy interviews 94-year-old...
Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Macon County Historical Society (Macon County, N.C.); Special events -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Doreyl talks with Keith Shuler from Sylva, who shares stories and sings his song "Those Mystery Smoky Mountains." Amy hosts Steve Rice, Carolyn Nohria, and Riley Henry of the Macon County Historical Society. Director Rice shares the history of the...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Radio programs -- United States; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mural painting and...
This week, Amy’s story is “The Battery Operated Radio.” She reminisces about some of the old radio shows. (The segment is followed by “The William Tell Overture” by Ron Smith from Sylva.) On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guests are Jason...
Folk music -- North Carolina, Western; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Chaplains, Hospital -- North Carolina -- Anecdotes
Doreyl talks with Henry Wong from Cullowhee about his folk music. New author and Waynesville resident, Reverend Jack Hinson visits with Amy to talk about his book Laughter Was God’s Idea. Henry Wong sings "Keep on the Sunny Side of Life" and...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Public librarians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Public...
Amy starts the show with her telling of the story "Banjo in the Old Holler Log," followed by Henry Queen of John’s Creek playing "John Henry" on the banjo. Doreyl interviews artist Tara Melton-Miller of Cullowhee about her murals and mixed-media...
This undated photograph by an unknown photographer is of Cherokee potters John Henry and Louise Bigmeat Maney. Louise Bigmeat (1932-2001) was born a member of the Paint Clan, raised on Wrights Creek in Cherokee, North Carolina, and was taught how...
This 1950 photograph by Vivienne Roberts shows Elzina Tramper Bradley (1917-2007) in front of a large display of Cherokee baskets. She is holding her son Henry James on her back in a manner typical for Cherokee mothers. Most of the baskets behind...
Waterfalls -- North Carolina, Western; Tourism -- North Carolina;
This scenic engraving is included in “Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina.” The 120-page guide, written by Henry E. Colton (1836-1892), was published in 1859.
Waterfalls -- North Carolina, Western; Tourism -- North Carolina;
This scenic engraving is included in “Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina.” The 120-page guide, written by Henry E. Colton (1836-1892), was published in 1859.
Mountains -- North Carolina; Pilot Mountain (N.C.);
This scenic engraving is included in “Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina.” The 120-page guide, written by Henry E. Colton (1836-1892), was published in 1859.
Mountains -- North Carolina, Western; Cities and towns -- North Carolina -- Asheville;
This scenic engraving is included in “Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina.” The 120-page guide, written by Henry E. Colton (1836-1892), was published in 1859.
Reinfried Armstrong Romanes (April 4, 1896 - 1978), more often known as R. A. Romanes or simply as Romanes, was born and raised in Europe. In 1919, he emigrated to America and, through family and political connections, wound up living in Alto,...
Reinfried Armstrong Romanes (April 4, 1896 - 1978), more often known as R. A. Romanes or simply as Romanes, was born and raised in Europe. In 1919, he emigrated to America and, through family and political connections, wound up living in Alto,...
Music -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Interior decoration -- Georgia -- Atlanta; Consignment sale shops -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
The McDowell family’s song "Love of the Mountains” is featured in honor of Franklin Lee Ammons. Doreyl interviews Rita Robb, Atlanta-based interior designer, and Amy talks with Melissa Rogers of Sassy Girls Consignment in Dillsboro. The show...
Public libraries -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Teresa Collins Collier’s song "Hallelujah Square" introduces the show. The second part of Doreyl’s interview with Mary Otto Selzer about the new Jackson County Public Library. Amy talks with Frankie Dills Reynolds who grew up in Cullowhee and...
Graham County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Storytelling -- North Carolina --...
Amy talks about Wesley Coggins and tells one of his stories about making whiskey. On Creative Corner, Doreyl conducts part one of her interview with Jeff Carpenter of Sylva whose family was featured prominently in the Foxfire book series. Amy...
Farm life -- North Carolina, Western; Family farms -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Fund raising -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;...
Doreyl and her guest, Mary Jo Hooper Cobb of Tuckasegee, discuss Cobb’s return to her family’s farm and memories of community cakewalks. Amy talks with Dot Conner, eldest daughter of legendary Mary Jane Queen from John’s Creek; featured music...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Doreyl talks with Krista Robb, a WCU student intern working with Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and its projects. Amy interviews Curtis Blanton from Nation’s Creek, the author of three books about local heritage. (Curtis will return next week to...
