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They’ve spent their career creatively exploring the outer edges of his genre, and now they return to their central inspiration, and breathe new life into classics from the Father of Bluegrass Music.

“The project is about what you need to do to survive in America,” O’Brien says about this new one that covers topics such as work occupations, race relations, 21st Century technology, and above all, love. This 18th solo release (37th including his Hot Rize and other collaborations) will be available June 25th.

The Earl Scruggs Center, located in historic Uptown Shelby will soon kick off its Summer Concert Series and Dom Flemons hosts a show honoring the music of Sonny Terry and the Piedmont Boys. Those were some of the things discussed when the Center's Executive Director - Mary Beth Martin spoke with WNCW's Paul Foster. This Friday Feature Interview of the Week originally aired on May 21, 2021.

The magazine that focuses on the many great things North Carolina has to offer, Our State, was featured on this Friday Feature from May 28, 2021. Guest was Our State Editor in Chief, Elizabeth Hudson, who went over the June issue called Sun and Fun. Elizabeth teased stories about the NC coast from 'Vacation State of Mind' to "The Lure of Rod and Reel' to 'Mountains to Sea.'

The Traditional Artist Directory, located on the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area website, blueridgeheritage.com serves as a vehicle to promote artists found along the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC. This week we want to introduce you to Michael Reno Harrell. Just seeing Michael Reno Harrell would be hard to forget. His trademark long, white hair and glasses cut a striking figure. But for those able to enjoy a performance of the “songs he makes up and yarns he spins,” Michael is unforgettable.

The new President of Isothermal Community College, located in Spindale, sat down with WNCW to go over the latest developments involving the school. This included the appointment of Dr. Greg Thomas as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, as well as strategic planning, and the upcoming fall semester. This interview originally aired June 18, 2021.

This Friday Feature was a spotlight on the unique Asheville Radio Museum, located on the campus of AB Technical Community College. Guest was Stuart Smolkin, who serves as museum curator. Smolkin talked about all the vintage equipment visitors can view when they visit the museum, as well as what is a radio wave and just how did Morris Code work. This interview originally aired June 25, 2021.

New Tunes at 2 Monday 7/5: Rising Appalachia – The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know

New Tunes at Two Tuesday 7/6: Angelique Kidjo – Mother Nature.

New Tunes at Two Wednesday 7/7: Paula Fuga