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Robert Lynn “Bobby” McMillon (1951-2021) was a traditional ballad singer, musician and storyteller from Yancey County , N.C. He grew up hearing first hand the scary stories and witch tales that his family told. His grandfather had an old Victrola record player, and a lot of old records. Bobby loved to listen and learn the old songs. It wasn’t long before he began to realize that some of the recorded songs were similar to the old songs that his family and neighbors sang. In his teens he developed an avid interest in documenting these songs, spending any free time visiting and recording.

It was a listen back to a few of the highlight interviews over the past year. We went back to discussions with WUNC, WFAE, Carolina Public Press, and the Asheville Citizen Times. Topics included "The Deadliest Jail in N.C.", "Abortion in North Carolina", "More Pay for State Teachers" and "Progress In The Review of North Carolina Rape Kits".

It was a listen back to a few of the highlight features over the past year. WNCW shared information on the Blue Ridge Honor Flight, the book A Guide To The Appalachian Trail, TV and stand-up Comedian Tommy Davidson, and The Ava Gardner Museum.

Kyra Freeman writes poems, tells stories, and dances in the kitchen in Morganton, North Carolina. A former school librarian turned massage therapist, she was raised in Vermont not too far from the Appalachians. She lives with her family and infamous pets and goes outside in the yard as much as possible. She is a member of the Asheville Storytelling Circle and the N.C. Storytelling Guild.

Donna is a multi-faceted artist who delivers perfectly-crafted performances that combine her talents as a speaker, writer, storyteller, and singer. The combination of storytelling and singing has earned her the description of “The Singer of Stories.”

Chuck has appeared in numerous shows throughout the Asheville area and Jonesborough, TN, telling personal stories filled with angst, drama, and a healthy dose of humor.

For the third year in a row, a Butterball Turkey representative connected with the Friday Feature to go over the best way to handle and cook the bird during the 2022 Thanksgiving and Christmas season. This interview originally aired on Nov. 18, 2022.

Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people around the globe with her powerful performances and workshops. "Two Friends and One Horse" is a folktale told in Israel about making peace.

WNCW received the assistance of The Blue Ridge Conservancy, located in Blowing Rock, and NPR (National Public Radio) for this story on Virginia Big-Eared Bats at Grandfather Mountain and Box Turtles along the North Carolina Coast. Both have been in the endangered category. Find out what's being done to help in their survival and expansion.