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…
Amy introduces the young gospel group Mountain Faith, and they sing “Let My Life;” the Sylva gospel group is also featured in an interview with Doreyl along with their father, Sam McMahan. Amy interviews Joy Phillips Hoyle from Blanton Branch who…
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 Parrish from…
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…
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…
Amy opens the show with a story about the flood of 1940 in Jackson County, followed by Milan Miller’s song, “The Flood of 1940.” Doreyl interviews Brenda McAfee from Asheville, who sings her original song, "Housewife Blues." In a special segment, Amy…
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, who…
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 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 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…