In part two of Doreyl’s interview with Dottie Brunette, the Jackson County librarian shares her long road to becoming a librarian. Amy talks with 82-year-old Louise Stewart of Graham County, who describes her life as a mountain girl. The show…
Doreyl interviews Nelma Jean Bryson about her forthcoming books, followed by a recording from the 1930s of "Pretty Little Miss.” Then Amy talks with Bill Van Horn, from the Franklin-based Nantahala Hiking Club, about caring for the Appalachian Trail.…
Doreyl talks with Brenda McAfee who shares her new song, "That’s Not Smoke in the Smokies." Amy interviews Jean Allen who was born in 1931 on Caney Fork; Allen shares the many things she has experienced through the years. Milan Miller’s rendition of…
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 Gwyndola…
To open the show, Amy shares a story about her father, followed by "Reap What You Sow," an original song from Tuckasegee’s Betty Collins Brown about her own parents. Doreyl interviews Teresa Dowd about the upcoming Full Spectrum Farms Growers’ Fair…
Amy tells the tale of "The Day Grandpa Went to Jail," followed by Milan Miller’s song "The Wrong I Have Done" from the album Songs from Jackson County. On Creative Corner, Doreyl visits Margaret Oren and Teresa Dowd at the Full Spectrum Farms…
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…
Today’s program features talented young people in our community. Amy introduces the show with "Orange Blossom Special" from Ron Smith, one of the judges of the Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest at the Greening Up the Mountains Festival.…
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…
Amy shares memories of childhood wishes and dreams, featuring "When You Wish upon a Star" from Jo Northup and Richard Birt of Asheville. Doreyl talks with Joyce Moore from Little Canada about her sheep and spinning. Amy interviews William Shelton…