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Grateful Village, based in Asheville, recently conducted a holiday market in support of those affected by Helene. The event raised funds for a 501(c)3, Chances for Children Carolinas. Organizers called it a holiday shopping experience with a purpose. Learn more about Grateful Village and its year-round efforts. This interview originally aired in late November.

Our State magazine editor Elizabeth Hudson joined WNCW to recap this year's special Christmas edition. She previewed features such as Towns that Twinkle, A Downtown Forest City Christmas, and Off We Go: 14 Tours. Our State is truly in the holiday spirit. This interview aired in December.

Sarah Michaels with Carolina Public Press recapped general election results from Nov. 5th. Sarah broke down voting results in North Carolina, such as absentee voting and how more Republicans voted early this time. She also interviewed Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper for his thoughts. This interview originally aired in late November.

Zora Walker (1922-2013) was from the Yellow Branch community of Graham County, North Carolina. She was a wealth of folklore, including stories, jokes, children’s games, traditional folk songs, and ballads.This story, "I Want My Big Toe", has been around for many generations. Folklorist Richard Chase collected and told a version. It’s a classic mountain folktale.

We had such a great time talking with Marc Pruett about his musical career that we found ourselves with a longer story. In this second episode, we look back at some of his early influences, the well-loved Bill Stanley’s BBQ, and the birth of Balsam Range.

Most people know Andy Griffith as the loveable sheriff of Mayberry, the town based in Mount Airy, NC. Beyond the role, Griffith was a musician and entertainer who shared his knowledge and love of traditional music with his audiences.

Donna Ray Norton and Melanie Rice are eight-generation ballad singers. Along with noted musician Sheila Kay Adams and other local singers, they host a monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail in downtown Marshall, NC. The event has gained notoriety as the only recurring ballad swap in the area, bringing awareness of the traditional music genre to a broader audience.

Marc Pruett is known for his spectacular three-finger banjo playing and his winning smile! He’s also one of the founding members of the bluegrass band Balsam Range. Marc sat down to share some stories, discussing his life in Haywood County and his musical career, which has taken him to different areas of the world.

According to a recent article by The Sports Business Journal, soccer in the United States is more popular than ever. That's certainly true for The Transylvania Youth Soccer Association and Ecusta Football Club. Hear their story and what's to come from guest Shea Airey.

Steve Harrison, Politics and Government Reporter for WFAE in Charlotte, returned to WNCW to discuss several hot topics in the Queen City in early January 2025. That included transit options, cost, and plans, for several light rail systems. Steve also shared new flight plans at Douglas International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the nation.