Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ammons Family; Artists -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Arts -- North Carolina, Western; Arneach, Lloyd; Storytellers -- North Carolina -- Cherokee Indian Reservation; Cherokee Indians -- North...
Amy’s story is “Mountain Sisters Come Home,” where she gives the background of how the storytelling team of the “Ammons Sisters” came about. (“Sister” by J. Robin Whitley from Sylva follows the segment.) On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s...
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...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Autism spectrum disorders -- Treatment; Full Spectrum Farms; Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931 -- Family; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee Indians -- Land tenure -- North...
This week Amy shares her memories of walking down the mountain to catch the school bus with “Times I Try to Remember.” Accompanying the story is “Try to Remember” by Ron Smith from Sylva. On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guests are Teresa...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina, Western; Teachers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Hiking -- North...
Amy shares with her audience “A Simpler Time,” talking about her mom and dad and the changes of lifestyle. “Love of the Mountains” by the McDowell Family follows the segment. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Doris Hunter, who gives an...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Personal trainers; Exercise; Nutrition; American chestnut -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cashiers (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
Amy begins the show by sharing her childhood memories of a swinging bridge across the Tuckasegee River. “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” by Jo Northup and Richard Birt follows the story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl continues her talk with David...
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...
This six-page document list the names of individuals who contributed money, logs, services, or labor towards the construction of the Edward F. Worst Craft House on the campus of Penland School of Handicrafts (now Penland School of Crafts). The...
Floods -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Penland School of Crafts; Farm life -- North Carolina, Western; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Penland School of Handicrafts; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy introduces the new Stories of Mountain Folk blog. Doreyl talks with Susan Morgan Leveille of Dillsboro, who tells the story of her historic family who started the Penland School of Crafts. Amy’s guest is Jack Brown Wiggins from Robbinsville,...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Music -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Authors, American --...
In the story "A Finger, a Leg, and Fire!" Amy explains why her uncle Jim walked with a limp, followed by "Mountain Woman Medley" from Sylva musician Ron Smith. On Creative Corner, Doreyl interviews Bill Pruett of Graham County about his life as a...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Dogwood Crafters Cooperative (Dillsboro, N.C.); Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs --...
In her opening story, Amy talks about drinking “Cool, Clear Water” in her youth from her grandparent’s and her own family’s springs. (Gary Clawson’s “Cool, Clear Water” closes the segment.) On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guest is...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Cherokee Indian Reservation; Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.;...
Amy’s opening story is “Crepe Paper Roses”, where she takes the listener back to when she made waxed crepe paper roses with her grandmother for Decoration Day. (“Whispering Hope” by Jo Northup accompanies her story.) Doreyl’s guest on...
Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Adoption -- Ukraine -- Kiev; Musicians -- North...
This week, Amy’s story is “The Sinister-Looking House” where she goes back to when she was a child and describes the house in which she grew up. (Appalachian Fire from Henderson County sings “There is a Time”, closing the segment.)...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Folk music -- North Carolina, Western; Bed and breakfast accommodations -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; African Americans -- North Carolina --...
This week Amy shares her memories of the song “Wildwood Flower”; “Wildwood Flower” by Ron Smith from Sylva accompanies her story, followed by another rendition by the Queen Family from John’s Creek. On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guest is...
Ammons family; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Study and teaching; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Contests -- North...
Amy’s story, “Moonlight in the Carolinas,” shares memories of her father and the last song he wrote. “Carolina Moon” by Maureen McGovern follows the segment. Doreyl’s guests on Creative Corner are Emily Frances Maesar, Sean Botzenhart...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artisans -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Antiques -- North Carolina -- Jackson County
Amy introduces Jacob Jones, a 14-year-old musician from Sylva, who plays “Whoa Mule.” Doreyl’s special guest is our producer, Neal Hearn, who talks about creating his classic glass boxes. Amy welcomes Marion Jones, an antiques collector from...
