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Susan Pepper first came to Western North Carolina in 2003 to attend the Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College. She moved to Asheville in 2004 and in 2005 moved to Boone to pursue a master's degree in Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University. There she found a community of musicians that helped her connect to the music and traditions in the Boone area, particularly one of her main spots of inspiration, Beech Mountain.

Friday Feature: Student's Comedy Club at Brevard Academy - Why Not Teach Stand-Up Comedy In Middle School?During this most recent school year, there was never more of a time when students needed something to laugh about. It just so happens that Brevard Academy introduced a comedy club.

More to the Story: The Conflicted Life and Legacy of Appalachians Most FamousMoonshiner

In this episode you will hear Olivia talk about her intriguing backstory and how she finds herself thriving in a much different place than where she grew up while she still embraces her homeplace, how she has a knack for bringing our worst impulses to life in a song, and much more, including music from her album Loose Cannon.

Friday Feature on WNCW: Blue Ridge Conservancy continuing its mission to protect the scenic wonders and places we love

More to the Story: The Story of the police shooting of Andrew Brown in Elizabeth City

Blue Ridge Craft Trails Spotlight: Richard BeardWNCW's very own Richard Beard, a luthier on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, is this week's spotlight. And you thought you knew him!

Friday Feature: The Haywood County Health Department takes a stand inthe fight against Diabetes

More to the Story: Governor Roy Cooper's State of the State Address Reviewed

Nelson Riddle – Music With A Heartbeat