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 "I’ll…
Amy tells the story of warm bedroom slippers. Doreyl interviews Nan Smith from Sylva, a crafter at Dogwood Crafters in Dillsboro. Amy discusses storytelling with Jeanne Webster from Otto, who has written the book Strays. Then Smith’s husband Ron…
Doreyl interviews Teresa Eberly from Franklin, who sings "Down to the River to Pray," and "The Water is Wide." Amy talks with 95-year-old Florence Coyle from Cullowhee Mountain, a preacher’s wife who weaves stories about her father, her husband, and…
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…
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 from…
Amy begins with a short story, "Shoebox Christmas." Doreyl interviews Dr. Henry Wong of Cullowhee, who sings "Ave Maria" and "What Child is This." Amy interviews Jane Giese in Bryson City, who shares the experience of riding the Great Smoky Mountains…
Doreyl introduces the story "A Cat for Christmas," written by Harold Sims (“The Catman”) and narrated by Neal Hearn, with additional voices from WCU students. Amy interviews Irene Hooper from Cullowhee who shares stories of Christmas in the ’30s in…
Doreyl interviews Whimzik, the husband-and-wife team of Glenn Kastrinos and Kjelsty Hanson, who play the flute and drum. Amy brings back Irene Hooper and Etheree Chancellor (both from Cullowhee) for a few short Christmas stories about when they were…
In the first show of 2010, we feature the bluegrass gospel music of Mountain Faith from Sylva. Doreyl interviews Josiah Hyatt and Pepper Parris from the Downtown Market of Asheville. Amy talks with Margaret Ramsey from the Folk Heritage Association…
Today’s show features part one of Doreyl’s interview with Margaret Oren and Jane Coburn who work with autism spectrum disorder at Full Spectrum Farms in the Wayehutta community. Amy talks with Brenda Anders, chairman of the board for Dogwood Crafters…