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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.

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.

One of the finest songwriters of his generation talks about his love of electric guitar, life on his 500+ acre farm, his many collaborations, his favorite cover version of one of his signature songs and much more, including music from his most recent albums and live excerpts of songs from his extensive catalog.

Nancy Basket helped form the first modern basketry guild in Seattle in 1980, and moved to SC ten years later. In 2005, she received the prestigious SC Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage award. Her work has received raving national reviews. She is a popular feature at powwows and Earthskills events.

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?

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.

“Storytelling is my first love, both in spoken word and on the written page, and I know better than to tamper with the essentials. Every good story requires a beginning, middle, and end, but it's more than that. To be interesting and hold our attention, a good storyteller provides variations in tone of voice appropriate gestures, and yes - eye contact”.

Judy grew up in a family that sang for fun. She continues to enjoy singing with friends and family, as well as professionally; always delighted to share the music she loves. She began actively touring in 1998 and is appreciated on both sides of the Atlantic for her singing and obvious love and understanding of the old songs – and some good new ones.