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 planting…
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 planting…
Amy opens the show with an introduction to cakewalks. Doreyl’s guest is Lindsey Turrentine, a multitalented mountain girl from Tuckasegee, who talks about her family’s history and sings “Beulah Land.” Amy welcomes Joe Deitz who gives us the history…
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 about his…
Amy opens with Annie Lee Bryson’s poem “Corn Shuck Doll,” followed by Doreyl’s interview with Bryson. Bryson hails from Cane Creek in Cullowhee and is known locally as the “Corn Shuck Doll Lady.” Amy welcomes Mary Moody of Sylva, who grew up in…
Amy begins with the story “Linda and the Chickens.” Doreyl interviews Keith Shuler of Sylva, who sings “Buck-Dancing/Flat-Footin’ Dominecker Hen” from his new album, Smoky Mountain Days. Amy’s guest is Zara Ashe from Tuckasegee, a young woman who…
Amy introduces the show by talking about Mary Jane Queen. Doreyl interviews Karen Barnes of Dillsboro, who talks about blues music, American blues, and ballads; Barnes sings and plays classical guitar. Amy welcomes Bill Crawford and James Monteith of…
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…
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 of…
Amy discusses the Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Show. Doreyl spends time with the Tuck River Band, and they play “Slew Foot.” Amy completes part two of her interview with Jimmy Childress about the history of WRGC Jackson County Radio. The…