On Creative Corner with Doreyl, Doris Hunter of Franklin discusses how she collects natural material and makes her pine cone birds. Amy talks about picking blueberries with Pelham Thomas of Thomas Berry Farm in Cullowhee; Pelham shares a couple of…
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 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…
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…
Doreyl’s guest on this show is blacksmith David Burress from Sylva. Amy interviews Archie Watkins of Bryson City, an original member of the gospel group the Inspirations. Closing out the show is the selection "He’s Pouring Out Blessings" from…
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 Ginny McAfee from Black Mountain, a musician and singer who cherishes our local heritage. Amy talks with 100-year-old Commodore Casada from Bryson City whose family arrived in the area 95 years ago by covered wagon. To close the…
Doreyl interviews Margot Johnson from Glenville, a visual artist who paints pictures of the environment. Amy visits with Skipper Russell from Bethel, who talks about his life as a farmer and tells of his Cold Mountain Corn Maze. Finally, Keith Shuler…
On Creative Corner, Doreyl interviews J. Robin Whitley of Sylva, who shares her creativity and music. Amy talks with Ron and Lucy Baker, new owners of Nantahala Village Resort and Spa from Bryson City, who discuss the spa and the resort as a site for…
Amy opens the show with stories of her dog, Samson. Doreyl interviews Cynthia Morris from Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation in Waynesville, discussing the great mission of the group. Amy talks to Matt Baker from Franklin whose book, My Mountain…