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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.

The pesky emerald ash borer is the main reason the beautiful White Ash Tree is suffering and, in many cases dying, in the Smoky Mountains (North Carolina and Tennessee). Jack Igelman of Carolina Public Press shares these details and how The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is doing their part to make a difference.

Walt, a Greenville, S.C. native, launched his newspaper career at The Greenville News. After 35 thrilling years at The Tampa Tribune in Florida , he stumbled upon the captivating world of oral storytelling. Now a proud board member of the Florida Storytelling Association, Walt has been enchanting audiences at the Florida State Festival since 2019. Each month, he hosts a lively storytelling night in Safety Harbor, FL. His tales have resonated with listeners at The Moth in Asheville, Hagood Mill in Pickens, and the Stone Soup Festival in Woodruff, S.C. Walt loves spinning tall tales and sharing adventures from his life, like this true story about a dog that loves a good slice of baloney.

Derrick Phillips is a folksinger, songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist from Easley, SC. He has been written up as "One of the upcountry's most dynamic folksingers". He has appeared on NPR and ETV at various times, and his most recent

Adria Accomando is a young adult and new adult fiction author who recently published her first novel, Violets Gray.

Jason Long is a Virginia History teacher and roots based, rock inspired singer-songwriter. He shares the difficult year that pushed him to move to Nashville to pursue his dreams.

WFAE Executive Editor, Ely Portillo updated More to the Story on the story, "Charlotte Is Failing To Bring Down Traffic Deaths," when he visited our program in August. This included details of the City's Vision Zero plan. Ely also covered, "To Increase Retention, North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities are Hiring Student Success Coaches."