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Carl Sandburg dedicated the American Songbag, “To those unknown singers – who made songs – out of love, fun, grief – and to those many other singers – who kept those songs as living things of the heart and mind–out of love, fun, grief.” It is fitting that so many carried on this important work begun by the old troubadour and poet of the people.

Do you love live music? This episode is for you! After taking in a number of shows after a bit of a lull, I was energized, engaged, and excited. It got me thinking about telling the story of not only those concert experiences, but also about the broader subject of live music. So let us talk, shall we?

Robin’s life mission is to tell stories that educate, motivate, lift spirits, and sometimes just make people laugh.Wait for it, "The Coffin Chase" is one of those spit-take stories.

Gail Barksdale of the American Red Cross, Western North Carolina Chapter, was our guest during this Friday Feature Interview on July 8, 2022. The Red Cross's long-time promotional statement remains the same, "Give the gift of life. Give blood." For many reasons, including two tough years of the pandemic, the supply of blood across North Carolina for those in need is down significantly.

The imprint of Western North Carolina’s vibrant musical tradition can be seen and heard time and again as our music has worked its way into the arena of popular culture. From the moment Jed Clampett spotted that bubbling crude through the current decade, the soundtrack of the mountains and foothills has been the soundtrack for countless television, movie, and radio programs.

Federal Court concluded its trial involving the Cherokee County, NC Department of Social Services. What was the final verdict? What type of financial settlement was determined for families and children who say they were victims of a mismanaged system? In the follow-up report, Reporter Kate Martin of Carolina Public Press was our guest. This segment originally aired on July 6, 2022.

Don McLean, joined WNCW to talk about the Paramount Plus upcoming documentary on his song, "American Pie", which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

Reporter, Holly Kays, with Smoky Mountain News, made a return to “More to the Story” to discuss her story about sexual abuse claims at a teen rehab center in Cherokee and its aftermath. The employee that was investigated at the center was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This edition first aired on June 22, 2022.

This feature interview was a time to look back, celebrate a current birthday, and look ahead for the non-profit group known as The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Important work is ongoing and new jobs are on the horizon for the Foundation, as explained by CEO Carolyn Ward. She spoke with Paul Foster on WNCW's Friday Feature on June 24, 2022.

From Smoky Mountain News Reporter - Holly Kays, her in-depth story about violence against native women, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was shared during this interview. Summer Intern Gramm Pollack was guest host on this edition of More to the Story from July 13, 2022.