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Husband and wife authors, Joshua Niven and Amber Adams Niven sat down with Paul Foster to talk about their book, Discovering The Appalachian Trail: A Guide To The Trail's Greatest Hikes. The Nivens are trail lovers who know firsthand what it means to tackle the legendary Appalachian Trail and how to select locations that any level of hiker can handle. This interview first aired on June 17, 2022. -
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, located in Bristol, TN, has special events taking place July through September. This includes recognizing the 95th anniversary of the legendary Bristol Sessions. Interviewed during this feature are Artist Andrew Scotchie, and Museum Director of Advancement, Leah Ross. This conversation originally aired June 10, 2022.
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North Carolina Horticulture Agent Hannah Bundy, serving the Rutherford and Polk counties State Extension Service, returned to talk about upcoming farm tours. The North Carolina Foothills Farm Tour gives participants the chance to visit a variety of farms across the region and hear directly from its farmers and how fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products are harvested.The interview originally aired May 13, 2022. -
Author and farmer, Robert Turner, talks about his book, Lewis Mumford and the Food Fighters - A Food Revolution in America. Based on fictional events and individuals in the Asheville region, the story tells how multinational food companies have taken over the food supply and how a group of rebel food fighters fights to take it back. The interview originally aired on May 6, 2022.
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The Symphony of Rutherford County has been making music for over 30 years. While their annual spring concert may be behind them, when you hear this interview, you'll still enjoy details about the group's history and contributors. Guests on this interview include Nancy Womack, group representative and young musicians Kate Strickland and Peter Moore. Originally aired on April 22, 2022.
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If you have ever been to Highlands, NC, you know how beautiful of a spot that is in the Western NC Mountains. It just happens to also be home to The Bear Shadow Music Festival. Festival Director Casey Reid provides details and talks about what this family friendly festival has to offer. This conversation originally aired on April 15, 2022.
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Bee City USA, located in Western North Carolina, is coming up on its tenth birthday. The found of Bee City, Phyllis Styles, is our guest on this Friday Feature from April 1, 2022, to recap the past and what's ahead this spring when it comes to events, programs, and more growth. If you don't realize how important pollination is for our environment, make sure to listen to this podcast.
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The Blue Ridge Honor Flight Program transports America's Veterans to Washington, DC to visit memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. Based in Asheville, group representative Kimberly Walker talked about the program and how there is an ongoing need for someone to serve as a guardian and assist a veteran to and from on the trip. This interview originally aired March 25, 2022.
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Judith Kolva, Chairperson for ArtScape was guest on WNCW's Friday Feature on March 18, 2022. Founded in 2017, ArtScape is a collaboration by several art groups and corporate sponsors. Imagine driving along Main Street in Hendersonville, while viewing selected artists work as it appears on banners at various locations.
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Our State Magazine - Editor-in-Chief, Elizabeth Hudson, returned to the airwaves of WNCW to discuss their March edition. Elizabeth takes us through the pages, pointing out stories on Blowing Rock, The Inn in Maggie Valley, Homeward Bound (a Charlotte landmark), and the story Kings of the Road, a classic car community. This conversation originally aired March 11, 2022.
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Appalachian Vibes was recently added to WNCW's list of short segments that deal with music and airs during Morning Edition. Creator and Host of the program, Amanda Bocchi joined us for this Friday Feature to go over the show. Amanda has a heart for those she feels are sometimes left out when it comes to Appalachia music, like African Americans and women. This interview originally aired March 4, 2022.
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WNCW spoke with Asheville Mardi Gras just before the return of their yearly and colorful parade in celebration of New Orleans big event. Thanks to Asheville Mardi Gras Representative Diane Curry, we learned that this is a year-round group, who puts on several fun and family-friendly events throughout the year. Check out this interview frombFeb. 25, 2022.
