Amy opens the show telling about her daddy planting by the signs. Doreyl’s guest is Carrie Blaskowski of the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, who explains their creative use of land fill gases for energy. In part one of Amy’s interview…
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…
Amy opens the show with “I Crave the Mountains.” Doreyl talks with blacksmith John Burtner who explains his demonstration process. For part two of “planting by the signs,” Amy welcomes back Reverend Robert Blanton who speaks on the phases of the…
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…
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…
Amy talks about the banjo, organ, and accordion, and plays a song by Dusk Weaver. Doreyl interviews Carlie Nichols from Franklin, who discusses a foundation called Quilts of Valor. Amy talks with Dusk Weaver of Whittier who plays the zither (also…
Amy opens the show with “Family Stories.” Creative Corner features a turnabout with Neal Hearn interviewing Doreyl about her artwork and Mountain Roots, an upcoming exhibition of her murals. Amy interviews Etheree Burkett Chancellor, avid hiker and…
Amy introduces the show with stories of quilters and seamstresses, and information about the upcoming Patchwork Fabric Festival. Doreyl talks to Patricia Purdy of Tuckasegee about the history of the red-heel sock monkey doll. Neal Hearn interviews…
To open the show, Amy talks about the beauty of Western North Carolina. Doreyl talks to Crystal Allen of Canton about shearing, carding, and spinning the wool of sheep and llamas, as well as making soap and scarves from wool. Amy interviews Craig…
Amy introduces the show. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks to author Nelma Jean Bryson from Balsam Mountain. Amy interviews 103-year-old Jean Christy from Andrews. The Inspirations (from Whittier) follow with the song “Give the World a Smile.”