Paul Foster

McDowell News Reporter Mike Conley returned to More to the Story to recap several of his recent news stories. Among them were a first-ever Juneteenth Celebration by the city of Marion, the passing of a long-time and respected Clerk-of-Court, and the McDowell Co. Small Business of the Year. This conversation originally aired June 15, 2022.

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.

Asheville Chow Chow is back and that means three weekends of events, each month through September. Joining WNCW back on June 3, 2022 were Chow Chow Executive Director - Rebecca Lynch and Neomi Negron, a minority and culinary business owner. Chow Chow can be described as an enjoyable and educational culinary experience. Listen to this podcast to learn more about events and participants.

Not enough sleep or exercise. Bad eating habits and too many hours on the job. Those are some things men should take into consideration when it comes to improving their health. During June, Men's Health Month, WNCW spoke with medical/health experts from two regional hospitals during this special More to the Story podcast.

Entertainment, the likes of Mozart music, and Broadway acting, returned to Lake Lure in June. And while these kinds of programs are more likely in bigger cities - thanks to the efforts of New York Entertainer Chris Doleman and a host of supporters, locals could enjoy this type of production during The Lake Lure Music Festival. Learn more about this year, the past, and the future of the event during this interview with Doleman from May 27, 2022.

The Supreme Court could overturn Roe vs. Wade, the decision that made abortions legal in the United States. What could that mean specifically here in North Carolina, and how does it relate to women's healthcare? WUNC Public Radio's Health Reporter, Jason DeBruyn took WNCW inside the story on May 25, 2022.

Thomas Smythe, Coordinator of the Social Bridging Project, a non-profit with the N.C. Center for Health and Wellness at UNC-Asheville was Paul's guest on May 20, 2022. Smythe recapped a partnership that began during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic that addressed social isolation in older adult communities across Western N.C. Now, the center wants to expand for future wellness needs, regardless of the reason.

Reporter Mike Conley of The McDowell News joined WNCW on April 20, 2022, to talk about some of his latest stories, including Marion's plans for its first-ever Juneteenth Celebration, a McDowell business that made the pages of Our State Magazine, and how an East Marion group has its eyes on a new Recreation Center for the community.

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.