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    • [2013-03-30]

    • [2013-03-30]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Choral conductors -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Clog dancing -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Folk festivals -- North Carolina, Western; African Americans -- North Carolina -- Jackson...

    • The show begins with Amy’s story “Stepping Out and Stepping In,” which talks about her divorce and her life immediately afterward, as well as being courted by Philip Scopelite. The story is accompanied by “Sugarlands Suite” by Bill Mize...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-04-13]

    • [2013-04-13]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Bands (Music) -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee art -- North Carolina,...

    • The show opens with Amy’s story “Crack Shot Momma,” which is about her mother shooting a black snake that was eating one of her chickens. “Mountain Song” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is John West, who is the...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2012-12-15]

    • [2012-12-15]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Christmas stories; Historic buildings -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mural painting and decoration -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Dwellings -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; African...

    • Amy’s story, “In a Pocket of Time,” begins the show; she tells of the way Christmas was when she was a child living on Cullowhee Mountain. The story is followed by “Christmas Time at Home” by the Cockman Family. On Creative Corner,...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-01-19]

    • [2013-01-19]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Cherokee Indians -- North Carolina -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Arts --...

    • Amy tells a story from her Uncle Sterling about breaking in horses to start the show. “Keep on the Firing Line” by the Cockman Family follows the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Mike Potts, whose father owned the Rebel Restaurant...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-03-23]

    • [2013-03-23]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Pride of the Mountains (Marching Band); Western Carolina University. Mountain Heritage Center; North Carolina, Western -- History; Cherokee Indians -- Appalachian...

    • Amy opens the show with a story about a boy named James; they met in the 8th grade and he was her first love. The story is accompanied by “Melody of Love” performed by Richard Hayman. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with David Starnes, who is...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-04-06]

    • [2013-04-06]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Choral conductors -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Festivals -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Farm life...

    • Amy begins the show with her story “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries,” which is about the home her family lived in during the 1950s, in Cullowhee and how the song the story is named after helped her with difficulties in her life. The story is...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-01-05]

    • [2013-01-05]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Personal trainers; Exercise; Nutrition; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; African Americans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Genealogy; Animal rescue --...

    • Amy’s story “Oh and So,” about twin bear cubs, begins the show. “Let it Snow” by Ashleigh and Holly Fortner follows the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is personal trainer David Quarnstrom. He talks about ways to be healthier...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-01-26]

    • [2013-01-26]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; John C. Campbell Folk School; Music -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Museums -- Curatorship -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee; Western Carolina...

    • The show begins with Amy’s story “Washing Clothes in the Smoke,” which tells of washing clothes in a kettle over an open fire. The story is accompanied by “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” by Artie Shaw. On Creative Corner, Doreyl continues her...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-03-16]

    • [2013-03-16]

    • Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Western Carolina University. School of Music; Western Carolina University. Mountain Heritage Center; Museums -- Curatorship -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee; African Americans -- North Carolina -- Jackson...

    • The show begins with Amy’s story “Grandma’s Apron,” which tells of her grandmother and the various ways she used her apron. The story is accompanied by “As the Deer Pants” by David Bauer. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Will...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-04-20]

    • [2013-04-20]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Jazz musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina, Western; Mountain life -- North Carolina --...

    • Amy begins the show with her story “Boney’s Defeat,” which is set in the 1860s and tells how a hunting dog met his end. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Pavel Wlosok, who is the director of the jazz band at Western Carolina University....
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-04-27]

    • [2013-04-27]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ammons family; Music students -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Western Carolina University. Fine & Performing Arts Center; Arts administrators -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County...

    • The show begins with Amy talking about her sister Doreyl and her interest in arts and crafts and how it was nurtured by her grandfather. The story is accompanied by “Shout to the Lord” performed by David Bauer. Doreyl’s guest on Creative...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2012-12-08]

    • [2012-12-08]

    • Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gospel singers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gospel musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Museum of the Cherokee Indian; Mountaintop removal...

    • Amy’s story, “Underneath Horseshoe Rock” begins the show and talks about Horseshoe Rock, which is located on Wolf Mountain and also discusses living on Wolf Mountain as a young girl. The story is followed by “In the Stable” by the Cockman...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2012-12-22]

    • [2012-12-22]

    • American poetry -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Businesswomen -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Historic buildings -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Christmas stories; Folk music -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Motion pictures --...

    • The show begins with Amy reading an original poem called “It’s Christmas.” The reading is accompanied by Ron Smith’s rendition of “O Christmas Tree.” Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Lisa Bradley Potts of Barker’s Creek, who is...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-02-02]

    • [2013-02-02]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; John C. Campbell Folk School; Scholarships -- North Carolina, Western; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Legends -- North...

    • Amy’s story, “Buckeyes and Snowflakes” opens the show, telling of finding buckeyes and childhood memories of the snow. “Just One More Day” by Keith Shuler follows the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl continues her talk with Mike Potts,...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2012-12-01]

    • [2012-12-01]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Rivers -- North Carolina; Natural areas -- North Carolina, Western; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Mitchell County; Mountain life -- North Carolina, Western; Museum of the Cherokee Indian; Mountain...

    • Amy’s story, “The Star Princess and the Miracle” begins the show. The story is accompanied by “When You Wish Upon a Star” as performed by Jo Northup and Richard Birt. On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guest is Mary Jo Hooper Cobb, who...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2013-02-23]

    • [2013-02-23]

    • Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artisans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Caldwell County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Oral tradition -- North Carolina;...

    • Amy opens the show with her story “Daddy’s Little Helper,” which is about her relationship with her father and her experiences helping him work on cars. On Creative Corner, Doreyl continues her interview with Brant Barnes. He goes into great...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2009-06-06]

    • [2009-06-06]

    • 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...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2011-01-22]

    • [2011-01-22]

    • Musicians -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Community life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;

    • Doreyl talks with Brenda McAfee once again, discussing her song writing ability; we hear her song "The Garden," performed by her daughter Jacqui and the band Clover. Amy spends time with Helen Ammons Bryson who talks about growing up in the Little...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2009-06-13]

    • [2009-06-13]

    • Gospel singers -- North Carolina, Western;Gospel musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Mountain life -- North Carolina, Western;

    • Amy talks about youthful talent and plays “Beulah Land” by 12-year-old Nathan Parrish. Part two of the interview with Jeff Carpenter about mountain heritage and creativity is featured on Creative Corner with Doreyl. Amy talks with Nathan...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk
    • [2011-11-05]

    • [2011-11-05]

    • Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Cullowhee Baptist Church (Cullowhee, N.C.); Pottery, American -- North Carolina, Western;

    • To open the show, Amy talks about the upcoming Holiday Celebration of Writers and introduces the song "Asheville, Paris of the South” from the Asheville-based a cappella group, the Muses. Doreyl’s guest is Etheree Chancellor, who talks about...
    • Stories of Mountain Folk

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