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Bobby McMillon passed away on November 28, 2021. His passing leaves a great void in the traditional music and Appalachian cultural landscape. Throughout the course of his life, Bobby took this awareness he gained from his grandfather’s passing and turned it into a legacy of collecting, performing, and friendships.

Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective and The American Myth Center, both in Asheville, are working to locate and provide opportunities for Black Playwright's to be seen and heard. Stephanie Hickling Beckman, the managing artistic director for Different Strokes, joined WNCW to share the news about the desire to find and help emerging African American playwrights. This conversation originally aired on Feb. 18, 2022.

An ongoing and expanding part of Isothermal Community College's (located in Spindale) educational opportunities is workforce development. Guest for this Friday Feature was Mark Franklin, who serves as Director of Customized Training and Development Engineering for the college. Mark shared ICC's business model, the college's relationships with industries, facilities for training, and newer business classes in Culinary Arts and Truck Driving. This interview originally aired on Feb. 11, 2022.

Investigative and Enterprise Reporter with The Asheville Citizen Times, Joel Burgess, recapped his story concerning the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Joel brought up concerns and changes that might be necessary. Just how important is the criminal justice system and mental health?

In this episode, Joshua Ray Walker talks about how his family influenced his career and his songs, how he approaches writing lyrics, the rich music scene of his East Dallas home, and a lot more. Woven throughout is music from his live session on public radio WNCW where he played several songs from his third solo album See You Next Time.

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.

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.

Tammy and Thomm talk about everything from the making of Surely Will Be Singing to the unique nature of the music of the South to how they were inspired as young children to take the musical path they have pursued all their lives, as well as perform songs from their new album.

Donna Washington is an internationally known master storyteller, artist educator, and published author who has been performing for audiences of all ages for over thirty-four years.

Chelm is a real place in the country of Poland, but in Jewish folklore it is an imaginary community of simple-minded people who believe they are wise. Tales of the wise men of Chelm have entertained Jewish folk for generations.