Take some time to listen to this historic account of the Rickman General Store in Macon County. Rick Brogden tells us about his experiences growing up as a child in his grandfather’s store.
This podcast is dedicated to the wonderful people who have given their time to the Jackson County Arts Council…people who have produced a great service to our community for the past 40 years. Within the podcast you will hear the story of the history…
Here Amy and Doreyl speak about their many years of notable efforts to serve the important need for heritage to be preserved, and to instill confidence and purpose into our youth. Amy Ammons Garza is a storyteller who tells tales of growing up in the…
This podcast, Stories of the Cherokee, shares with you the Cherokee Legend of Kanati and Selu. Told by Shawn Crowe, Cherokee storyteller, we hear the origin of game and corn.
The show begins with Amy sharing how Catch the Spirit of Appalachia began with “Blue Ridge Mountains Call for Me.” The background music is “My Heart Will Go On.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes author Marcia Barnes from Hiawassee, Ga. Marcia…
To open the show, Amy recalls how the storytelling team of “The Ammons sisters” was born. The background music is “Opening to Storytelling.” Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is once more Thomas Rain Crowe from Tuckasegee. Thomas reads some love…
The show begins with Amy’s story “Love and Laughter” that continues to share the beginning of a new direction in her life. The background music is “Always” by the Richard Hayman Orchestra. On Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes Thomas Rain Crowe from…
Amy continues to share the beginning of a new direction in her life with her story “Music Under a Blue Moon.” Background music is “Blue Moon” by Ronnie Evans. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Thomas Rain Crowe from Tuckasegee. They discuss…
Amy shares the beginning of a new direction in her life with her story “My Knight in Shining Armor” about a new love. The background music is “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Ronnie Evans. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Doris Hunter about the…
Amy’s story “In the Fall of My Marriage” recounts the final years of her marriage and its eventual end. The background music is “House of the Rising Sun” by Ronnie Evans. On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guest is Beth Fields, executive director of the…