Paul Foster
Senior Producer/News 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 believes all types of music have the freedom and opportunity to be played and heard. Paul is a native of the region.
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The Ela Dam has served a part of Western NC for almost 100 years, but today produces little energy. Outdoors Editor and Staff Writer for Smoky Mountain News, Holly Kays, discussed her recent story on The Ela Dam. Sediment is in the water and the dam's use for producing energy is behind it. A group plans to take the lead to remove the dam.
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Comedian Tommy Davidson, of In Living Color fame, invades the Carolinas, as he impersonates entertainers and talks about race values.
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WUNC Public Radio joined WNCW to cover their recent reports on the Green Party and N.C. Attorney General Josh Stien. Politics Podcast Host and veteran Politics Reporter for WUNC, Jeff Tiberii, shared his thoughts on what Green Party participation means for the November ballot and how it affects the Democrat and Republican parties.
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Located in Asheville, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries has been serving those in need for a number of years. More than often, the group is extending a helping hand to the homeless and someone fighting addiction
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Greenville News Watchdog Reporter, Macon Atkinson, took part in this edition of More to the Story regarding a connector to and from the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail. Macon goes over Greenville Council's opposing views on where the money comes from to pay for the extension. In what seems to be a recession, can this project be pulled off?
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A collaboration of The Earl Scruggs Museum, Tryon International Equestrian & Resort Center, WNCW, and event sponsors present the inaugural Earl Scruggs Music Festival, on Labor Day weekend. This Friday Feature helps prepare you for the event, as you hear from Tryon Equestrian Center Director of Events and Entertainment, Jeff Fissel. The lineup of performers is incredible!
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The day before Author Christy Smith was scheduled for a book signing at the Orchard at Altapass, she sat down with WNCW's Friday Feature Interview. Christy shared details about her book, Lost Cove, North Carolina - Portrait of a Vanished Appalachian Community 1864-1957. Learn where the Lost Cove community was located and how its people survived.
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The spotlight was on The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country during this interview from July 22, 2022. Board of Trustees Chairman, Keith Martin, shared details about the Theatre's history, surpassing recent financial goals, and performances and programs coming up in the near future. A true story of a rebirth that has led to the joy of performing arts in Boone and the High Country.
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WUNC (public radio) Education Reporter Liz Schlemmer visited More to the Story to discuss how the recently implemented almost 28-billion-dollar state budget will affect teachers' pay. Are the upgrades enough, and how does North Carolina compare to other states?
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Don McLean, joined WNCW to talk about the Paramount Plus upcoming documentary on his song, "American Pie", which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.