Paul Foster
Morning Edition Host, Senior News Producer and Public ServicePaul is a broadcasting and public relations veteran, having worked mostly in radio as well as television, news, marketing and higher education. His radio experience includes writing and reporting news, announcing both music and talk shows, management and sports play-by-play. He fully believe all types of music have the freedom and opportunity to be played and heard. Paul is a native of the region.
paul@wncw.org
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Senior Public Relations Manager for Biltmore and The Biltmore House, Leeann Donnelly visited with WNCW to talk about Christmas at Biltmore. Continuing now through early January, bright decorations are up throughout the grounds and from room to room in the historic house. A Christmas experience at Biltmore is like nowhere else. -
Lawmakers in North Carolina recently approved redistricting maps that increase the number of Republicans in Congress. Voting and Election Integrity Reporter for WUNC, Rusty Jacobs went over this matter, which includes state Republicans having super majorities and lawsuits against the redrawn districts by those opposed.
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During a two-part interview, KCBS Reporter and Producer, Mary Hughes was our guest to tackle issues that cities of all sizes are experiencing across the country. Paul Foster discussed issues that Asheville deals with and asked Mary to compare that to San Franciso - from homelessness to crime to the cost of living. Mary spent time as an on-air host for WNCW years ago.
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During this two-for-one edition of The Friday Feature, Shelby City Manager Rick Howell discussed the opening of a Cleveland County rail trail that connects to the historic uptown. In the second interview, Isothermal Community College's Kim Snyder shares information about the school's growing Animal Therapy sessions, which include the already-established Equine Program.
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With a new round of classes coming up through the Isothermal Community College Culinary Arts Program, this feature interview gave a voice to the program and two of its chefs. Chef John and Chef Roger, who help lead classes, shared what to expect when you join them in the kitchen. Things like how taste and texture affect one another and how smart grocery shopping and cooking at home help save money.
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The body of Waynesville native, Airman Fredrick Mervyn Hall came home to rest after he went missing in action in the late 1960's during participation in the Vietnam War. After his remains were finally identified, the local hero was officially buried and laid to rest in early October. Hear this remarkable story from Cory Vaillancourt of Smoky Mountain News.
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September was National Suicide Prevention Month. To bring awareness to suicide, WNCW featured Jeff Spiteri, a former victim of homelessness, who had lost all hope. Today, Jeff is an international speaker and author on suicide. We also spoke with Linda Schaffer, a psychiatric therapist, who provided insight into what her patients often go through. Both guests have ties to Western NC.
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Two Charlotte topics were addressed in this interview with WFAE Politics and Government Reporter, Steve Harrison — Mecklenburg County's very low voter response to a primary election that involved incumbent Mayor Vi Lyle. As well as a group of dissatisfied employees at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
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Some time back, The Joy Theatre in Kings Mountain approached former Charlotte TV Newscaster - Bob Inman about officially writing their hopes for a revolutionary drama on the Battle of Kings Mtn. Bob, who left television news to become a full-time writer of novels and stage plays, was happy for the opportunity. Thus came Liberty Mountain. Bob sat down with WNCW. You might decide to attend a live performance.
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The City of Asheville decided to let their city manager's contract renew for another two years. Prior to that, it was somewhat unknown how that decision might turn out for Debra Campbell. That had to do in part with some tough times for Asheville. Such as a water crisis, needed policing, and a pandemic shutdown. Asheville Watchdog's John Boyle spoke to us just prior to the contract renewal.
