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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."

Author Erica Wright sat down with The Friday Feature to discuss her brand-new book, Hollow Bones. The writer of literary mystery-style books says her latest work was influenced by Shakespeare. Hear about her latest creation and the characters that make this story so appealing. This was an August 2024 interview.

Drought conditions were terrible across the state in June. However, July was quite different with most of the state receiving a significant amount of rain. Carolina Public Press Reporter Jane Sartwell shared the good and bad of NC Farms, when it comes to corn, soybeans, and tobacco. This was an August 2024 interview.

It's time for another Earl Scruggs Music Festival at The Tryon International Equestrian Center. Festival Producer, Claire Armbruster takes us behind the scenes when it comes to signing the talent and help plan this growing event. Learn about the event in Earl's name that presents the best in Bluegrass, Americana, and Roots Music. This was an August 2024 interview.

Doug Elliott is a naturalist, herbalist, basket maker, back-country guide, harmonica master, and storyteller from Rutherford County N.C. Much of his time has been spent learning from traditional country folk and indigenous people. He performs programs at festivals, museums, nature centers, and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, and an award-winning recording artist.