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”My stories are true and promote good values -many about growing up on a farm in the NC Mountains with 5 sisters and one brother. I relive the stories as I tell them!”Cynthia is a mountain girl originally from Western North Carolina . Many of her stories are about her childhood and family life from simpler times. These days she makes her home in Bynum , N.C. where she is the host/producer of the historic Bynum Front Porch Storytelling Series. Cynthia Raxter | Facebook

Donna Washington is an internationally known master storyteller, artist educator, and published author who has performed for audiences of all ages for over thirty-four years. She is renowned for her storytelling for both children & adults from poignant & funny fables about the human condition to racy relationship stories to spine-tingling tales of terror. She has been featured at numerous festivals, schools, libraries, theaters, and other venues worldwide including Canada, Peru, Argentina, and Hong Kong. She presented over two hundred shows and workshops virtually online during the pandemic. "Two Monks Walk" is a Zen tale that teaches us to live in this moment and let go of the past.

Baxter Briefly is a New Alt Funk slap and tap bassist singer-songwriter from SW Virginia. We discuss his unique style of playing bass and the breakups that inspired his songwriting.

Ely Portillo of WFAE Public Radio (Charlotte), Senior Editor for News, sat down with WNCW. Based on statewide data, Ely recapped a story on how, when construction site deaths occur, they involve Latino employees more than any other ethnic group. An accident last year took the lives of several hispanic workers in Charlotte. He also talked about The Charlotte Art League, which was experiencing better news after surviving some dark days.

Reporter Andrew Jones of Asheville Watchdog returned to More to the Story to share the latest on Mission Hospital and HCA Healthcare, entering June. Numerous doctors, nurses, and staff have excited the hospital for some time and many citizens in the region feel like they are not receiving quality care. In this report, Andrew shares that the future of Mission's Urology Services is now concerning as well.

Shay Brown of Shay and Company, the group that helps present Carolina Ciderfest, talks about this year's event. Taking place Saturday, June 22nd, Carolina Ciderfest makes this their second year taking place in Asheville. The festival partners with and benefits the N.C. Cider Association. The number of participating cider makers and distributors at the festival is much too large to list, so listen to this podcast to learn more.

Paul Strickland is a storyteller and theatre artist from Kentucky. Many of his stories come from his "Ain’t True and Uncle False" who live in the fictional "Big Fib Trailer Park" in the mythical American South. His humorous and touching tall tales have won "Best of Fest" awards at fringe festivals in the U.S. and Canada. Strickland has performed in theaters, festivals, comedy clubs, and even prisons (as a guest, not an inmate).

Recently, the Student Services Division at Isothermal Community College (ICC) in Spindale, became Student Affairs. Isothermal Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Sandy Lackner joined the Friday Feature to talk about their ongoing mission, the roles of her team, and preparing for a new fall semester. Sandy's door is always open to students and co-workers.

The Real to Reel Film Festival, put on by the Cleveland County Arts Council (Shelby), is not only back with a wide variety of independent films but it also celebrates a special anniversary. Real to Reel turns 25 this year. Cleveland Co. Arts Council - Marketing Coordinator Thomas Manning dropped by the Friday Feature to preview what's to come, July 24-27, at the event.

WUNC Education Reporter Liz Schlemmer sat down to talk about her story, "Parents Can Expect Childcare Costs To Rise This Year." Can advocates for childcare in North Carolina get support from state lawmakers to help struggling families afford a place for their young children to stay while they work? It's one of many financial struggles that families are experiencing.