Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Aromatherapy -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy opens with her memories of springtime in the mountains. Doreyl talks with Becky Lipkin of Tuckasegee, a local herbalist and certified aroma therapist, who is known as the "Herb Lady of Cedar Creek Farms." Amy’s guest is Stedman Mitchell from...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Radio personalities -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Radio broadcasters -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy talks about her love of the radio as a child. Doreyl interviews local artist Jackie Smith, followed by part one of Amy’s interview with local radio icon Jimmy Childress. Ending the show is “Red River Valley” by Jo Northup and Richard Birt...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy tells the “Story of the Basket.” Doreyl interviews the Balsam Mountain Bluegrass Band and they share their music. Amy talks with Eddie Swimmer, director of Cherokee’s outdoor drama Unto These Hills. Balsam Mountain Bluegrass Band plays...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Macon County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
Amy talks about the power of gospel music and plays “Are You Washed in the Blood” by the Rye Holler Boys. Doreyl interviews the Rye Holler Boys and we enjoy their music. Amy talks with Bessie Crawford of Franklin who recalls stories of the past...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cooks -- North Carolina, Western
Amy’s opening story is about feed sack clothing. Doreyl interviews Kevin Ray Bryson, a teenage musician who plays banjo, guitar, piano, and mandolin. Amy speaks with James Reaux of Thirteen Moons Restaurant in Nantahala, an award-winning chef who...
Artists -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Doreyl interviews JoAnn Meeks from Franklin, who discusses how art has helped her mind, body, and soul. Amy talks with Willie Mae Golden from Tilley Creek, who tells stories of growing up in Western North Carolina. The music of guitarist Ron Smith...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Whiskey -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Distilling, Illicit -- North Carolina, Western; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
Amy tells the story of Uncle Sterlen and his daddy. Doreyl interviews Suzanne Farrior, an art teacher for elementary schools and author of three books for children. Amy speaks with R. O. Wilson, who talks about his lifelong experiences with...
Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina, Western; Special events -- North Carolina, Western
Doreyl talks with Kathy Rowe of Cullowhee, a fabric and textile artist, songwriter, and musician. Amy interviews potters Joe Frank McKee and Travis Berning of Tree House Pottery in Dillsboro, who helped start the annual WNC Pottery Festival held...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Fund raising -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community life -- North Carolina --...
Amy’s opening story is “Granny and the Mule.” Doreyl welcomes Jon Zachary from Cashiers, a songwriter and aerial photographer, who sings one of his own creations, “Ballad of the Piper Club.” Amy speaks with Jim Ed Powell from Tuckasegee...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Art metal-work -- North Carolina, Western; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy opens the show with “Heavenly Grass.” Doreyl spends time with Ruth Morgan McConnell, who shares the history of the Morgan family’s hand-hammered pewter since 1930. Amy welcomes Dorothy Queen Conner of Sylva, who shares her tips for...
Musicians -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Swain County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Centenarians -- North Carolina -- Swain County;
Doreyl interviews Ginny McAfee from Black Mountain, a musician and singer who cherishes our local heritage. Amy talks with 100-year-old Commodore Casada from Bryson City whose family arrived in the area 95 years ago by covered wagon. To close the...
Artisans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;Resorts -- North Carolina --- Swain County
On Creative Corner, Doreyl interviews J. Robin Whitley of Sylva, who shares her creativity and music. Amy talks with Ron and Lucy Baker, new owners of Nantahala Village Resort and Spa from Bryson City, who discuss the spa and the resort as a site...
Soldiers -- North Carolina -- Macon County -- Correspondence; Historical reenactments -- North Carolina -- Macon County; North Carolina -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives;
This week features interviews about the upcoming documentary film Civil War Letters of Macon County which was directed, produced, and filmed by Michael M. Rogers. Doreyl talks with Rogers, and Amy interviews David and Debbie Patterson,...
Artists -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy shares a story about Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Graham County and the poem "Trees." On Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes artist Linda A. Richardson from Cedar Mountain. Amy talks with musician Annie Harlow who lives in Sylva and plays the...
Special events -- North Carolina, Western; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Authors, American -- North...
Doreyl interviews Doris Hunter from Franklin, who talks about the Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show. Amy talks once again with Curtis Blanton from Nation’s Creek, who tells tales from his books about our WNC heritage. And Keith Shuler...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Swain County;Gristmills -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Water mills -- North Carolina -- Swain County
Amy opens the show with an original poem about the changing seasons. On Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes back singer Betty Collins Brown of Tuckasegee to discuss her music and her new book. Amy talks with Noel Blakely of the Old Mill 1886 which is...
Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Nature craft -- North Carolina, Western; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Genealogy; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
Doreyl talks with Elly Davey from Cullowhee about her many creative avenues. Amy interviews Jane Nardy from Cashiers about her local heritage and genealogy. The show ends with singer-songwriter Paul Cataldo from Black Mountain singing "Mountain...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Markets -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Graham County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County;
It’s yodeling time! Amy shares a childhood story which includes the Butterpats singing "Lone Cowgirl.” Doreyl continues her interviews with Julie Larson and Shinê Maphet from Asheville’s Downtown Market. Amy’s guest, Cheryl Beck, talks...
Musicians -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Cleveland County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Cleveland County;
Doreyl interviews singer-songwriter Paul Cataldo of Black Mountain who sings an original song entitled "Home." Amy welcomes Roger Chapman from Lawndale, NC, who tells the story of "Redbone Willy.” The show ends with Chapman’s original song,...
Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Public librarians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County;
To open the show, Amy describes the creative offerings on display at the 5th Annual Patchwork Folk and Fabric Festival in Cullowhee, followed by Ron Smith’s song "Blackberry Blossom." Doreyl interviews author David Watkins of Cullowhee about his...
