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One of the greatest things about roots music in general, and bluegrass specifically, is that it continually brings in new generations of players to the fold. These young artists cut their teeth on the classics of the genre and then, very often, branch out into new directions, pushing the boundaries of the form, and inventing new styles while reinvigorating the overall framework of the music they love. Ettore Buzzini only recently graduated from high school, but you might never guess that from listening to his new album Blue Blue Blue. I chanced upon his performance in my new hometown of Charlotte, NC, which is adjacent to Ettore's home in Mooresville. At the show, I was intrigued with his faithful renditions of traditional bluegrass numbers contrasted with his classical music-leaning originals, coupled with grassy versions of hits by artists like Pharrell Williams and The Beatles. While working on an upcoming episode on the band Scythian this week, I noticed that Ettore was opening for them in Galax, VA this weekend, so I thought, why not have an opening podcast for the opening band, so to speak? Here is the result, a conversation with the banjo phenomenon who is on the Patuxent Records label, which helped bring in established stars like Danny Paisley, Mark Schatz and Michael Cleveland alongside him to play on his forthcoming album Blue Blue Blue. Ettore Buzzini (center) and his band performing at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, NC, June 20, 2026. Photo: Daniel Coston From Traditional To Transcendant All At Once - Ettore Buzzini Joe Kendrick Download Songs heard in this episode: “Flowers” by Ettore Buzzini, from Blue Blue Blue“The Birth of Eros” by Ettore Buzzini, performed live at Bela Fleck's Banjo Concert at the Blue Ridge Banjo Camp at Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC in 2025, excerpt“Dear Old Dixie” by Ettore Buzzini, from Blue Blue Blue Thank you for being here! We encourage you to follow this series wherever you listen to podcasts, and to share it with a friend. We are especially grateful for top ratings and your reviews. You can follow this series on social media: @southstories on Instagram, at Southern Songs and Stories on Facebook, and you can view these episodes and a lot more on my YouTube channel, at the handle JoeKendrickNC. We can also send you newsletters via Substack, where you can read the scripts of these podcasts, and get updates on what we are doing and planning in our quest to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. This is Southern Songs and Stories, where our quest is to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. - Joe Kendrick

It's summer time and that's the time to go to your favorite music festival or better yet, try out a new one. We'll hear classic music from the first Newport Folk Festival in 1959, travel to Galax, Virginia for the Fiddler's Convention and visit Colorado for two of the Centennial State's finest events. Celebrate summer music with us … this week on The Sing Out! Radio MagazinePete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysBascom Lamar Lunsford / “Rye Straw” / Ballads, Banjo Tunes, and Sacred Songs / Smithsonian FolkwaysBlue Ridge Mountain Ramblers / “Grey Eagle” / In the Field Behind the Stage / Old Blue RecordsRoan Mountain Hilltoppers / “Sally Ann” / In the Field Behind the Stage / Old Blue RecordsKirk Sutphin with the New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters / “Belle of Lexington” / In the Field Behind the Stage / Old Blue Tommy Jarrell / “Sourwood Mountain” / The Brandywine Mountain Music Convention / Chubby DragonSmokey Valley Boys / “Cricket on the Hearth” / The Brandywine Mountain Music Convention / Chubby DragonBarbara Dane with Frank Hamilton & Bill Lee / “Dink's Blues” / The Newport Folk Festival 1959 / Not NowPete Seeger / “The Bells of Rhymney” / The Newport Folk Festival 1959 / Not NowMississippi John Hurt / “Candy Man” / Folk Music at Newport Part.1 / VanguardBascom Lamar Lunsford / “Ten Steps” / Ballads, Banjo Tunes, and Sacred Songs / Smithsonian FolkwaysJohn Gorka / “Love is Our Cross to Bear” / Folks Live / Blue Plate MusicNorman & Nancy Blake / “Battleship of Main” / Folks Live / Blue Plate MusicClaire Lynch and the Front Porch String Band / “It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing” / Rockygrass / Blue Plate MusicBill Monroe & Doc Watson / “Watson's Blues” / Off the Record Volume 2 / Smithsonian FolkwaysBill Monroe & Doc Watson / “Paddy on the Turnpike” / Off the Record Volume 2 / Smithsonian FolkwaysBill Dillof / “All I Got's Gone” / Bluff Country Gathering 2000-2004 / JawbonePete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

God already gave you the land. The catch? You still have to walk on it. Joshua 1 on comfort, courage, and the cost of staying put. Click here to read the sermon A New Dawn, A New Day Joshua 1:1–9 Heavenly Father, Jesus, we come before you this Sunday morning, and we lift up your holy name. Jesus, we invite your presence, your Holy Spirit power, into this moment and into this place and into our lives and our hearts and our minds. Jesus, we pray prayers of gratitude for our children who came back from camp this week. We pray prayers of protection and grace over our youth who are headed off this week. We pray a prayer of clarity for Yates Baptist Church. Jesus, we ask in your holy name that you would give us clarity over confusion, that you would cast vision for the future of your church, and that that vision would lead us where division stirs. And finally, Jesus, we declare boldly this morning that whatever you may have in store for the future of Yates Baptist Church, we know that the very best days of the kingdom of Jesus Christ are still to come. The best is yet to come. And so, Jesus, we come before you this morning, and we give you the honor and the glory and the praise that is rightly due to your name. Jesus, we pray. Amen. Well, it is such a treat to be with you today, Yates Baptist Church. I want you to know the last time I was in this building was a few years ago, when I had the opportunity, as the head of the communications team for the Tri-West Baptist Network, to come in here. You hosted our annual meeting, and I got to give a report. So it is a very different experience being here preaching rather than giving a business meeting report. This is far more enjoyable, and I'm so glad to be with you today. Knowing that I'm going to be with you for the next three weeks helps me, because it allows me to preach a sermon series rather than try to squeeze everything together into one message. So we're going to get you to that meeting and that lunch earlier than you had hoped. That's the plan. So we're starting a series today called Onward. Onward. This series is going to be all about — and you can go ahead and throw that up on the screen, there we go — moving toward the uncharted. Moving toward the uncharted. We're going to be looking at the book of Joshua, and Joshua felt like an important book for where you are right now in the life of Yates Baptist Church. So before we jump into the first chapter of Joshua today, I wanted to start by looking back at the end of the Mosaic books. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy — those are the five books we call the Law, or the Pentateuch. These are the first five books of the Bible, and they are written by Moses. When we get to the end of Deuteronomy, Moses, after forty years leading the people through the wilderness, has died — before he was ever able to cross the Jordan River into the promised land. There's something powerful about that, because Moses was a good and faithful leader for the people of Israel, but Moses was not able to experience where the people of Israel were headed. Moses died before the people had stepped into all that God had for them. One of the things that is true in the life of every church is that there are changes, there are shifts that happen in churches. Any church older than seven years has probably had more than one pastor — it's just the nature of how that works. A church has a vision that is bigger than any one person. The church has a vision that is bigger than any one generation, because the church of Jesus Christ is multigenerational. It continues, and you and I are standing on the shoulders of the giants who have come before us, generations and generations and generations, and we get the opportunity to be the people the next generation stands on the shoulders of, to go even further. I'm so grateful for that. I'm so grateful that the kingdom of God never stops with a person or with a generation. For the people of Israel, they had been in the wilderness for forty years, and Moses had been leading them faithfully. When Moses dies, there is a moment of utter chaos and confusion for the people of Israel. Suddenly they find themselves in a spot where they don't know what to do, they don't know what's next, they don't know who to listen to, they don't know who to follow. And that's where we find ourselves at the beginning of Joshua chapter one. Today we're going to read Joshua chapter one, verses one through nine. If you have your Bibles with you, I want to encourage you to pull them out. If someone wants to give one to Keith, I know he didn't have his up here, but I want to make sure everyone has their Bible. I do want to say what a treat it is to be here with Keith. When I first moved to Durham, I moved here to pastor Durham Memorial Baptist Church on the east side of town, and for the three years I was there, I had the wonderful privilege of spending every Sunday with Keith's lovely wife, Kathy. That was an incredible joy to me, and I love, Keith, that you're still here — it's so, so meaningful to me. So let's go ahead and open up your Bibles. Joshua chapter one, verses one through nine — I'm going to be reading out of the Holman Christian Standard Bible, but whatever translation you're reading out of is just fine. After the death of Moses the Lord's servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, who had served Moses: "Moses My servant is dead. Now you and all the people prepare to cross over the Jordan to the land I am giving the Israelites. I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses. Your territory will be from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great Euphrates River — all the land of the Hittites — and west to the Mediterranean Sea. No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. I will be with you, just as I was with Moses. I will not leave you or forsake you. "Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to recite it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Josh 1:1–9, HCSB) That's nine verses to start off the book of Joshua, and three times in nine verses we get the instruction from the Lord to be strong and courageous. [Addressing the person running the slides.] We're not ready for that yet, but you can come on back — thank you. Be strong and courageous. Hey, I do want to take a second — can we give it up for the AV volunteers in the back, for how they've had to handle everything today? Thank you so much. Yeah, we're not ready for that slide yet, but I appreciate it. So, Joshua chapter one, we get this important message: be strong, be courageous. Be strong, be courageous. Be strong, be courageous. And I'm wondering why it is that God would have to tell Joshua, this leader who's about to take over for Moses — why he would have to be told to be strong and courageous, be strong and courageous, be strong and courageous. And I want to just say, I think it is because to lead is hard. To lead into uncharted territory is impossible without God. And I wonder today — I wonder today, as you are preparing for an important meeting today and an important business meeting next week, as you prepare for today — are we a people who are afraid? Are we fearful? Are we full of doubt about what could be, about what might happen? Or are we a people who are strong and courageous? Are we a people who are ready to say there is more to do, there is more to come? The battle is not over yet, and it is time to be strong and courageous, because as long as the Lord has given breath in your lungs, you and I have work to do. The story's not over, and it's going to require that we are strong and courageous. Now, that is what I have always taken out of Joshua 1:1–9. If you've ever been involved in a church youth group, or you've ever been to a Bible study, or — strangely enough — if you've ever been a member of a sports team, Joshua 1:1–9 is not an unfamiliar passage of Scripture. And one of the things that can happen as we spend time with Scripture we're familiar with is that our familiarity can sometimes lead us to miss something that's right there on the page. Maybe this has been your experience — you've read over a passage of Scripture time and time again in your life, and something happens, whether you were at the right moment or it spoke into the right instance in your life, but something happens. You go back to that Scripture you maybe even know by heart, and suddenly something jumps out at you that never has before. And so, in this sermon that I have titled "A New Dawn, A New Day," I want to talk about what we see by looking at a principle and a promise. What we see by looking at a principle and a promise. Now see, there is a promise from God in Joshua chapter 1. In fact, there are a few promises. God is reasserting the promises he made to Moses, and he is letting Joshua know: the promises I made to Moses, those promises are true for you too, Joshua. These promises are not just for Moses. These promises are for you. But they're not just a promise — there's also a principle at play, and a principle is a foundational truth. A principle is a foundational truth. Maybe to put it a different way: a principle is a promise that is dependent on the user. A principle is a promise that is dependent on the user, meaning a principle is a truth that requires your obedience. And because of that, a principle can be a blessing or a curse. If you receive the promise, and the promise leads you to step out in obedience, then that promise has been a blessing. But if you receive the promise and do nothing with it, then the principle there is — man, that's kind of become a curse to you. So here's what I want to do this morning. I need three volunteers, and I'm going to go ahead and say this now, please take it in the loving way it's meant: I need three spry volunteers. I need three spry people. Come on up — who's ready? I need three people. If you make me start pointing at people, it's not going to go well. So, my friend right here in gray and black, I'm going to have you come on up. My friend over here in the blue shirt with the white stripe, come on up — I've got to have you come on up. And then, hey, my friend Matt Griffin is here — I'm going to have Matt come up. Come on, y'all. Oh, sir, I apologize, I'm sorry — all right, I'm going to have you stay there. I need one more volunteer who's ready to raise a hand. There we go, thank you, my friend, you can come on. Actually, you guys come on up on stage. Hey, I'm Rob. What's your name? Jeff — so good to have you come on up. And you are? Watson. Love that. And Matt, it's so good to see you — as I knock over this microphone stand. I'm going to have all three of you guys come over here. So — Matt, Jeff, Watson — Matt, Jeff, and Watson. Now, I want to take you back to the Scripture — in reading this passage recently, this is what jumped off the page to me. This is verse three: "I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses" (Josh 1:3, HCSB). I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses. So, Watson, you get to go first. I've given you — I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. What's your first response? I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. Okay, wonderful — are you staying right there? Okay, well, let's see it, come on. You've been given — Jeff, what about you? I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. You're going to get moving. Matt, I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. Where are you going? Come on. Now, thank you, thank you. By the way, give these guys a round of applause. [Congregation applauds.] Thank you so much. Okay, let's be honest here for a minute — can we be honest? How many of us have received this promise from the Lord, and we are the blessed, frozen, chosen? I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. "God, thank you for this, that's so awesome. I'm so grateful, God, thank you that you've given me every —" but, man, I'm comfortable right here. Oh, man, I'm comfortable. I mean, there's air — come on, y'all, there's air conditioning. There's air conditioning, and it is too hot. Oh, man, and you know, I've got this thing in my back. Oh, all right. I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, and we are good right here. So let me tell you the principle. Let me tell you the principle here: "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses" (Josh 1:3, HCSB). It's a promise, but it's not just a promise — it's a principle. Because if we are the frozen chosen, that's it. This is what we get. God's made a promise. God said, come on, I've given it to you, let's go. Thanks, God, doing great right here. And we get to the end of our lives, and despite the faithful promise of our God, we look around at what we've done for the kingdom, and we go, yep, I had it — God gave me all of this right here. It was a promise, but the promise turned into a curse, because we didn't do anything with it. Watson, I loved your reaction: "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads" — well, let's dance in time then, come on, let's go. "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads" — well, then there is no way you are stopping me from taking ground. "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads" — so get moving. Because I don't want us to come to the end of our lives and go, I could have gone so much further, I could have gone so much further, but the more comfortable I got, the easier it was to go, man, I'm going to take those steps tomorrow. I'm going to take that ground tomorrow. I'm going to have that conversation tomorrow. I'm going to invite that friend to church tomorrow. And tomorrow turns into tomorrow turns into tomorrow. I know I'm not the only procrastinator in the room, right? Come on, someone else there with me — you know what it's like to see your days turn into tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. And you get to the end of a week, or a month, or a year, or a life, and this is all we've got. And the truth is: if God has promised Joshua to give him every place where the sole of his foot treads, just as he promised Moses (cf. Josh 1:3, HCSB), and Joshua were to stay still on the east side of the river, it's not just Joshua missing the opportunity. It's Joshua looking back at Moses's faithfulness and saying it didn't matter — because for all the steps you took, I'm not taking any. And that's the reality of the church. And by the way, this isn't unique to us. This has been the reality of every single generation of the church. Every single generation in the history of the church is constantly fighting against our human nature for safety and security and comfort. But God hasn't called you to that. He hasn't called us to that. God has called us out into the great wide open. God has called you to go further and do more and reach more people. Generation after generation of faithful believers who have gone before us have taken steps so that we could be right here in church. I say to you today, let's not come all this way just to stop. Let's not have come all this way just to make it this far. God has more for us. God has more for you. God has a bright future ahead — but the bright future ahead will not be easy, and it will not be safe, and it will not be comfortable. It will involve taking steps. And here's the truth — I did not do this for the sake of today's message. I went with a men's group Friday and Saturday up to Galax, Virginia, for a little two-day camping trip with some guys I know from another church. And yesterday morning, we decided, hey, let's go for a hike. I don't know if you can tell by looking at me, but I don't go on a lot of hikes. It's five and a half miles, and there's a significant amount of elevation change, but we're not running, right? It's not a race. So I'm like, yeah, we'll just take the whole morning and we'll do it. But every step was harder, and then it got to the point where all the muscles in the backs of my legs started clenching up. And the muscles are like, no, we're done. And you're like, well, we're not back to the car yet — so you're kind of grabbing your legs along the way, you're like, come on, we've got to go. And I wonder today how many of us, in our faith, need to just grab our legs — even though it's hard, even though it's not comfortable, even though it's pushing us further than we thought we could go — and just say, nope, God has given me every step, so I'm not stopping. Because here's the principle for Joshua: Joshua will only inherit what he inhabits. Joshua will only inherit what he inhabits. Let me put it to you another way — Joshua will only receive what he steps into. Right now, Durham, North Carolina, and the greater Triangle remains one of the fastest-growing areas in the country — second in the Southeast in growth behind the suburbs of Atlanta.1 But what makes this place unique, among all the other places you could be living, is a set of universities — regardless of which color blue you may wear — a collection of research and tech companies based here that is pulling in people from all around the world. Right now, there are more people coming from places in the world where Christianity is illegal, and those young adults are coming here to attend school or to work jobs. You are right now living in one of the few places on earth where, without leaving your zip code, you can impact the whole world. There's a student right now at Duke University who doesn't know Jesus, comes from a family that doesn't know Jesus, and comes from a country where people don't talk about Jesus — and God brought them to your doorstep. He brought them to you. Right now, there are teenagers in the vicinity of this church who are part of not just the least Christian, but the least faith-based generation in American history. In the history of the United States, "no religious affiliation" — the "nones," as we call them — has never been the predominant group within a generation, until my kids' generation. The largest and most rapidly growing religious affiliation in the United States among my children's generation is "none."2 And they're right here. They're right here. They live next door and across the street, and some of them are children in the developmental center. And they're part of families that don't know Jesus, that haven't heard the engaging and compelling story of what Christ has come to do for you and for me. You are right now in one of the most unique positions that any group of Christians has ever been in, in human history. The question is: are we going to stand right here and be comfortable, and watch the opportunity pass by? Are we going to find ourselves at the end of our lives with the Savior saying, "I brought them to you," and we say, "Yeah, but we were really comfortable"? God has given you a promise. I have already given it to you. I've already given you the land. I've already given you every step that you will take. Over the next two weeks, we're going to be hearing more about Joshua leading the people of Israel across the Jordan River and into the promised land. But for right now, at the end of Joshua chapter one, the people have not yet made that step. They have not yet stepped across the river. They have not yet crossed their lines of comfort and safety in order to follow God's vision and mission for their lives. What better place to end today's message than to leave us with this question? Just like Joshua and the people of Israel, we are standing on the shore of a river. We are standing on the border of where we have been and where we are going. Church — has God brought you this far just to come this far? Or is there a step to take? Is there a step to take that is worthy of the sacrifice of the generations behind us? Is there a step for us to take that says, it's not going to end here, but we are moving forward — even when it's not comfortable, even when there's no safety and security in it? Are we willing to be the kind of people who have enough faith to say, just like Joshua, we will only inherit what we inhabit? We will only receive what we live into. Church, how is God calling you to be obedient today? And are we taking those steps of obedience? Are we taking those steps like our lives depend on it? Are we taking those steps like our legacies depend on it? Are we taking those steps like the kingdom of heaven is in the balance? Because everything that we're about to read in the rest of the book of Joshua is incredible — beautiful stories of God's faithfulness. But here's what was true for Joshua, and here's what's true for you today: if Joshua didn't cross the river, he never would have seen any of it. We woke up this morning with breath in our lungs, which means God has purpose and mission for us. And I don't want you to miss it. I don't want you to miss it, because the best is yet to come. Let me pray for us. Heavenly Father, Jesus, we are so grateful for the power of your gospel. We are compelled by your Holy Spirit to take faithful steps of obedience, even when it's hard, even when it makes us uncomfortable, God. We are willing to take steps of obedience. So, God, when everything in us wants to pursue comfort, safety, security, God, will you give us the boldness to believe that the best is yet to come? Would we not make choices from a scarcity mindset, God? Would you give us an abundance mindset? Would we be a people who believe that you have placed us here and now to make a difference in the whole world? God, what could be more deserving of the name Yates than that we would go — that we would cross borders and lines of comfort and safety and security, that we might see those who are far from Christ become sons and daughters of the King? Jesus, we pray this in your name. Amen. Endnotes 1 The greater Research Triangle region (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill) is widely recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan economies. The UNC Kenan Institute's "American Growth Project" ranks the Triangle's economy third-fastest-growing among the fifty largest U.S. metros and fourth-fastest among 150 extended metropolitan areas, while also noting that the Triangle is North Carolina's second-largest regional economy by GDP, behind Charlotte. Census-based analyses of metro population growth similarly place Raleigh–Cary in the national top tier — roughly tenth-fastest in recent rankings — and highlight that many of the country's fastest-growing metros are in the Southeast. These data support the general description of the Triangle as a leading growth center in the Southeast, though the sermon's specific claim that it is "second in the Southeast behind the suburbs of Atlanta" generalizes across the precision of the available rankings. 2 Recent survey data show that today's youngest adult cohort is the most religiously unaffiliated in recorded U.S. polling. The 2024 PRRI Census of American Religion reports that about 38–39 percent of Americans ages 18–29 identify as religiously unaffiliated ("nones"), a substantially higher share than among older generations. PRRI's breakdowns by age and gender likewise show that young adults — especially young women — have become significantly more likely to claim no religious affiliation over the past decade, rising from 32 percent in 2013 to 38 percent in 2024. The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study finds that roughly 44 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds now identify as religiously unaffiliated, making the "nones" the single largest religious category in that age group and larger than any individual Christian tradition — a pattern not seen in older cohorts in prior survey waves. Works Cited Baptist News Global. "PRRI: Growth of the Religiously Unaffiliated Is Slowing." May 15, 2025. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://baptistnews.com/article/prri-growth-of-the-religiously-unaffiliated-is-slowing/. The Holy Bible, Holman Christian Standard Bible. 2004. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers. "Markets with the Most Population Growth in 2025." RealPage Analytics, April 1, 2026. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.realpage.com/analytics/population-growth-markets-2025/. Pew Research Center. "Religious 'Nones' in America: Who They Are and What They Believe." January 23, 2024. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/01/24/religious-nones-in-america-who-they-are-and-what-they-believe/. Public Religion Research Institute. "2024 PRRI Census of American Religion." PRRI, April 14, 2026. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.prri.org/spotlight/2024-prri-census-of-american-religion/. Public Religion Research Institute. "Gen Z, Gender, and Religion." PRRI, March 4, 2025. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.prri.org/spotlight/gen-z-gender-and-religion/. "Southeast Metros Lead US Population Growth as National Gains Slow." Becker's Hospital Review, March 26, 2026. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/southeast-metros-lead-us-population-growth-as-national-gains-slow/. UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. "From Tobacco to High Tech: Manufacturing in the Piedmont Triad and the Research Triangle." March 18, 2025. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu/commentary/from-tobacco-to-high-tech-manufacturing-in-the-piedmont-triad-and-the-research-triangle/. © 2026 Rob Stone. All rights reserved.

In our previous episode, we dove deep into the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap. The response was overwhelming. We were flooded with emails and comments from listeners across Southwest Virginia ordinary people who had been keeping extraordinary secrets for nearly forty years.It turns out, the "Wytheville Flap" was far more widespread than anyone realized.In this episode, we share these chilling, firsthand accounts that paint a much larger picture of that fateful autumn in 1987. From massive, silent black triangles gliding over Galax and Tazewell, to clusters of "bubble-like" craft hovering motionless over mountain ridge lines, and an unsettling, high-strung encounter in Shawsville that left a young witness physically drained the stories are as diverse as they are terrifying. These reports, coming from honest, everyday people who were never looking for attention, confirm one thing: in 1987, the Appalachian sky was full of something that simply did not belong.Tune in as we piece together these forgotten sightings and explore the far-reaching impact of the 1987 incursion.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intel is making BANK on their stocks, but still not getting respect on their CPUs, GALAX is shutting down (mostly), Microsoft is trying REALLY hard now, does ASUS have the 12vhpwr cabling answer?, and patch your damn cPanel right now.  Plus cool gaming tidbits and more on that router ban.  Enjoy all that and even slightly more!0:00 Intro0:39 Patreon2:18 Food with Josh3:55 Intel stock hits record high12:06 Microsoft feels enough pressure to fix Update16:29 GALAX shuts down19:11 Portable hotspots face US ban just like routers22:44 57 Right to Repair bills in 27 states26:25 NES or Acemagic Retro X5 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Mini PC?30:40 Fractal Pop 2 Vision33:49 Some discussion of the ROG Equalizer40:37 We look at a 2080Ti Super eBay listing here42:24 (In)Security Corner49:03 Gaming Quick Hits59:47 Picks of the Week1:07:39 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This weeks episode is brought to you by MSI and their MPG A1250GS PCIE5 Power Supply: https://thinkcomputers.org/A1250GSThis week on the podcast we go over our reviews of the Fractal Design Pop 2 Vision Case and ADATA SR800 Magnetic Power Bank SSD.  We also discuss GALAX ceasing operations, new Turtle Beach peripherals, the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo, the Steam Controller, and much more!

Shorter blurbs this year, Blue Ballers. Yer mans talk experiments, prayer circles and horseshoes, winning wing winks, penalties and punishments, PRO posture, messi mishigas, and of course, phinish with a Philly precap. Bundle up, blizzardinos: you've got Blue Balls.

El mejor análisis del Celta y previa del partido de esta noche de Europa League, en Grecia ante el Aris de Salónica, con José Valtierra. Charlamos con Xurxo Martínez sobre la exposición ‘Un país ilustrado. As cubertas de Galaxía’, que se expone en el MARCO. Hacemos el podcast que nos gustaría escuchar. Celta, fútbol, deporte, cultura, ocio, divulgación y Vigo, como nadie te lo ha contado y con una mirada universal.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Kareem Zaki, a urologist with Twin County Regional Healthcare, a Lifepoint Health facility in Galax, VA. During Men's Health Month, Dr. Zaki joins us for a conversation about urology care and an advanced robotic therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

In this episode I tell you about the edible uses of wild strawberry and creasy greens, and the medicinal use of galax (surprisingly) and wintergreen.Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902   Judson Carroll - YouTubeTune of the week: Goin' Down the Road Feelin' BadThis is my version of Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad in a closed D position. This really shows the potential of this way of playing tunes in D. It is a classic country blues tune, recorded by countless old time, blues, bluegrass, etc. musicians... and of course, the Grateful Dead played it HUNDREDS of times!! It is one of the most influential songs in music history and I enjoy playing around with it.https://youtu.be/8AVUCDKEUKENew today in my Woodcraft shop:Toasted Holly Cooking Spoonhttps://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/toasted-holly-cooking-spoonEmail: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: Herbal Medicine 101 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7QS6b0lQqEclaO9AB-kOkkvlHr4tqAbs

Spend any time in the southern Appalachian Mountains and you are bound to cross paths with Galax urceolata. This wonderful little evergreen herb seems to be at home in a variety of habitats from forest streams to granite outcrops and everywhere in between. It is also culturally significant and even suffers from poaching in some areas. Despite its place in Appalachian ecology and history, Galax holds many mysteries, especially when it comes to its genome. Join me and Dr. Shelly Gaynor as we explore the polyploidy and evolution in Galax. This episode was produced in part by Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 146*Supernova's Potential to End the Dark Matter SearchAstronomers are eagerly awaiting a nearby supernova that could finally solve the mystery of dark matter. A new study suggests that axions, hypothetical particles, could be discovered within seconds of a supernova's gamma-ray burst. The Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope might detect these gamma rays, offering insights into the mass of QCD axions. However, the rarity of such supernovae and the telescope's limited field of view pose challenges. Researchers are considering launching a fleet of gamma-ray telescopes, named GALAX, to ensure comprehensive coverage.*Magnetic Tornadoes at Jupiter's PolesA recent study reveals that Jupiter's poles are home to magnetic tornadoes that generate Earth-sized concentrations of hydrocarbon haze. These phenomena, visible only in ultraviolet light, are linked to the planet's strong magnetic fields. The findings, based on Hubble Space Telescope images, shed light on the unique atmospheric dynamics of Jupiter, contrasting with Earth's auroral processes.*Arrival of the World's Biggest Digital Camera at NASANASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre has received the Wide Field Instrument, the largest digital camera ever built, for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This advanced camera will offer an unprecedented panoramic view of the universe, aiding in the study of dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. Scheduled for launch in 2027, Roman's capabilities will surpass those of current Space telescopes.The Science RobertA new study links prolonged sedentary behaviour with increased heart disease risk, even among active individuals. Research highlights the crucial ecological role of large sharks, threatened by overfishing and habitat loss. Palaeontologists use dinosaur faeces to trace the evolutionary rise of dinosaurs. Advances in lithium battery technology promise safer and longer-lasting power sources, potentially revolutionising energy storage.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

An educator's watch of the winter skies sets him in anxious motion to shelter the innocent. Music: “Cicada Killer” by idokay, “The Heir” by Emmanuel Jacob, “Meeting the Goddess” by Kyle Preston. All rights reserved. Interview with Ila Patton, Galax, Virginia, from the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project collection (AFC 1982/009), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written by Soren Narnia, who can also can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others. Patreon: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Art by S. Patrick Brown, https://www.instagram.com/scalawagarts/

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Welcome to Galax, Virginia!  It's not just plant, it's a place!  We hope you enjoy our trip!Small Town News--whose headline is it, anyway? @SmallTownNewsImprov

#FenceFam I absolutely loved attending the ECFR in Galax, Virginia put on by Derek Cox!  Listen in to my top 3 takeaways from the show and why YOU need to attend the next one!!! You're right there Ornamental AG Family... you're community is coming together and I love being part of it! Thank you again to Ryan Sloop and Justin Nary!!! Three best friends anyone can have!!!   Register for the West Coast Fence Show Here: https://westcoastfenceshow.com   Cheers! Remember to like, share, comment and REVIEW!   The Fence Industry Podcast Links: IG @TheFenceIndustryPodcast FB @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler TikTok @TheFenceIndustryPodcast YouTube @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler Visit TheFenceIndustryPodcast.com Email TheFenceIndustryPodcast@gmail.com Mr. Fence Companies:    IG @MrFenceAcademy FB @MrFenceAcademy TikTok @MrFenceAcademy YouTube @MrFenceAcademy Mr. Fence Tools https://mrfencetools.com Mr. Fence Academy https://mrfenceacademy.com   Gopherwood & Expert Stain and Seal IG @stainandsealexperts  FB @ExpertProfessionalWoodCare YouTube @Stain&SealExperts  FB Group Stain and Seal Expert's Staining University  Visit RealGoodStain.com Visit Gopherwood.us   Kencove Farm Fence Supplies IG @KencoveFarmFence FB @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies TikTok @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies YouTube @KencoveFarmFence Visit kencove.com   Elite Technique Visit getelitetechnique.com   Greenwood Fence Visit greenwoodfence.com   Cat-5 Gate Systems Visit floridafenceco.com/cat-5-gates   Fence Armor Visit fencearmor.com   Lions Fencing and Steel Supplies Visit lionfence.com   FenceNews Visit fencenews.com   Ozark Fence & Supply promo code: TFIP15 for 15% off! Visit ozfence.com   Benji with CleverFox for all your FENCE website needs! Visit cleverfox.online   Tony Thornton Fence Consulting Group Visit fenceconsultinggroup.com   One Tap Connect Visit onetapconnect.com   The Fence Industry Podcast is Produced by "Rob The Producer" Check him out at @therobnoble everywhere.  

#FenceFam Fun times FenceFam!!! Who would have thought two guys from over the pond would sit down with an Iowa boy in Galax, Virgina?!?! This is why you get to live events!!! Guaranteed I'll be there next year to talk with Dan and Mark and see the progression of FenceQuip!!! Thank you again to Derek Cox and the East Coast Fence Rivalry crew!!!     Register for the West Coast Fence Show Here: https://westcoastfenceshow.com   Cheers! Remember to like, share, comment and REVIEW!   The Fence Industry Podcast Links: IG @TheFenceIndustryPodcast FB @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler TikTok @TheFenceIndustryPodcast YouTube @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler Visit TheFenceIndustryPodcast.com Email TheFenceIndustryPodcast@gmail.com Mr. Fence Companies:    IG @MrFenceAcademy FB @MrFenceAcademy TikTok @MrFenceAcademy YouTube @MrFenceAcademy Mr. Fence Tools https://mrfencetools.com Mr. Fence Academy https://mrfenceacademy.com   Gopherwood & Expert Stain and Seal IG @stainandsealexperts  FB @ExpertProfessionalWoodCare YouTube @Stain&SealExperts  FB Group Stain and Seal Expert's Staining University  Visit RealGoodStain.com Visit Gopherwood.us   Kencove Farm Fence Supplies IG @KencoveFarmFence FB @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies TikTok @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies YouTube @KencoveFarmFence Visit kencove.com   Elite Technique Visit getelitetechnique.com   Greenwood Fence Visit greenwoodfence.com   Cat-5 Gate Systems Visit floridafenceco.com/cat-5-gates   Fence Armor Visit fencearmor.com   Lions Fencing and Steel Supplies Visit lionfence.com   FenceNews Visit fencenews.com   Ozark Fence & Supply promo code: TFIP15 for 15% off! Visit ozfence.com   Benji with CleverFox for all your FENCE website needs! Visit cleverfox.online   Tony Thornton Fence Consulting Group Visit fenceconsultinggroup.com   One Tap Connect Visit onetapconnect.com   The Fence Industry Podcast is Produced by "Rob The Producer" Check him out at @therobnoble everywhere.  

#FenceFam Let's start with saying that we all LOVE Ryan Sloop! Today the legend in the fence game Mark Olson sits down under my tent at The East Coast Fence Rivalry in Galax, VA and shares one of the wildest stories about Sloop, Alan, and himself! I love hearing stories like this about fencers outside of fencing. With more of us connecting more and more, it's becoming common for us to connect outside of work and having fun! Enjoy this one FenceFam!!!     Register for the West Coast Fence Show Here: https://westcoastfenceshow.com   Cheers! Remember to like, share, comment and REVIEW!   The Fence Industry Podcast Links: IG @TheFenceIndustryPodcast FB @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler TikTok @TheFenceIndustryPodcast YouTube @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler Visit TheFenceIndustryPodcast.com Email TheFenceIndustryPodcast@gmail.com Mr. Fence Companies:    IG @MrFenceAcademy FB @MrFenceAcademy TikTok @MrFenceAcademy YouTube @MrFenceAcademy Mr. Fence Tools https://mrfencetools.com Mr. Fence Academy https://mrfenceacademy.com   Gopherwood & Expert Stain and Seal IG @stainandsealexperts  FB @ExpertProfessionalWoodCare YouTube @Stain&SealExperts  FB Group Stain and Seal Expert's Staining University  Visit RealGoodStain.com Visit Gopherwood.us   Kencove Farm Fence Supplies IG @KencoveFarmFence FB @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies TikTok @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies YouTube @KencoveFarmFence Visit kencove.com   Elite Technique Visit getelitetechnique.com   Greenwood Fence Visit greenwoodfence.com   Cat-5 Gate Systems Visit floridafenceco.com/cat-5-gates   Fence Armor Visit fencearmor.com   Lions Fencing and Steel Supplies Visit lionfence.com   FenceNews Visit fencenews.com   Ozark Fence & Supply promo code: TFIP15 for 15% off! Visit ozfence.com   Benji with CleverFox for all your FENCE website needs! Visit cleverfox.online   Tony Thornton Fence Consulting Group Visit fenceconsultinggroup.com   One Tap Connect Visit onetapconnect.com   The Fence Industry Podcast is Produced by "Rob The Producer" Check him out at @therobnoble everywhere.  

#FenceFam WILLLLDDDD!!! I'm just what Sloop calls a "City Fencer" so making the trip to "The East Coast Fence Rivalry" in Galax, VA to see first hand what these Ornamental AG competitions are about was an eye opener!!! Great times! Great memories! Best part was the friendships I made and yes I'll be back!!! if you missed... You missed out!!!     Register for the West Coast Fence Show Here: https://westcoastfenceshow.com   Cheers! Remember to like, share, comment and REVIEW!   The Fence Industry Podcast Links: IG @TheFenceIndustryPodcast FB @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler TikTok @TheFenceIndustryPodcast YouTube @TheFenceIndustryPodcastWithDanWheeler Visit TheFenceIndustryPodcast.com Email TheFenceIndustryPodcast@gmail.com Mr. Fence Companies:    IG @MrFenceAcademy FB @MrFenceAcademy TikTok @MrFenceAcademy YouTube @MrFenceAcademy Mr. Fence Tools https://mrfencetools.com Mr. Fence Academy https://mrfenceacademy.com   Gopherwood & Expert Stain and Seal IG @stainandsealexperts  FB @ExpertProfessionalWoodCare YouTube @Stain&SealExperts  FB Group Stain and Seal Expert's Staining University  Visit RealGoodStain.com Visit Gopherwood.us   Kencove Farm Fence Supplies IG @KencoveFarmFence FB @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies TikTok @KencoveFarmFenceSupplies YouTube @KencoveFarmFence Visit kencove.com   Elite Technique Visit getelitetechnique.com   Greenwood Fence Visit greenwoodfence.com   Cat-5 Gate Systems Visit floridafenceco.com/cat-5-gates   Fence Armor Visit fencearmor.com   Lions Fencing and Steel Supplies Visit lionfence.com   FenceNews Visit fencenews.com   Ozark Fence & Supply promo code: TFIP15 for 15% off! Visit ozfence.com   Benji with CleverFox for all your FENCE website needs! Visit cleverfox.online   Tony Thornton Fence Consulting Group Visit fenceconsultinggroup.com   One Tap Connect Visit onetapconnect.com   The Fence Industry Podcast is Produced by "Rob The Producer" Check him out at @therobnoble everywhere.  

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Patti Frye Meredith, author of the book South of Heaven. Patti's debut novel came out late in life and for her, that's right on time. She could not be happier. She grew up in Galax, Virginia. Most of her stories are set in her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains, but South of Heaven takes place in the North Carolina Sandhills, in Carthage where her family's roots run deep. Please know that the Carthage in South of Heaven was born from long ago visits to see her grandmothers, a Carthage formed from hazy childhood memories that have become more imaginary than real. If you know the real Carthage, she apologizes for misplaced landmarks and fictitious churches. After living all over over the South—Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana—she and her husband, Lee, have settled back in Chapel Hill with their Springer Spaniel, Maggie. Nothing could be finer. In my book review, I stated South of Heaven is a contemporary family fiction that is filled to the brim with amazing characters, as well as a delightful and though-provoking storyline. In fact, if you have family - and we all do - you'll relate to miscommunications, slights, white lies, bold-faced lies, and reinventions of the past that often occur between those we love. Fern made a poor choice when she was barely accountable for such things and has lived with the consequences every single day since. Except for her son, her aunt, and one friend, she has kept to herself, hoping to somehow atone for her sins. Her sister, Leona, on the other hand, seems to have it all, moving beyond their rotten childhood. But what happens when truth - old and new - becomes headline news? ​I love this story because it is one of redemption and love. We all make mistakes. We all try to cover those mistakes up, usually with disastrous results. We all find a way to love family, despite it all. This is a wonderful novel, and I highly recommend it. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Patti Meredith: Website: www.pattimeredith.com   Purchase South of Heaven on Amazon: Purchase the paperback. Purchase the ebook. Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #pattimeredith #southofheaven #familyfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Clifford Meyers, a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with Twin County Regional Healthcare, a Lifepoint Health facility in Galax, VA. He joins us for a conversation about his career, health care delivery in rural Virginia, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

GEORGIA RADIO - Country music sensation Makenzie Phipps makes a much-anticipated return to GeorgiaRadio.com, where she discusses her latest single, "Pick Your Poison." This song offers fans a modern sound infused with attitude, guts, and sheer determination, further establishing Phipps as the perfect voice for this bold new track.Premiered by SCENES Media's 'Music & Culture,' "Pick Your Poison" showcases a more daring side of Phipps that fans have yet to experience. The single reflects her growth as an artist and stands out as an anthem signaling a thrilling new direction in her evolving sound.“This song means so much to me as this is the first song I've ever released that I wrote totally by myself,” Phipps shared. “I can't wait to see what everyone thinks of not only my writing ability but the song itself. I had so much fun writing it and although it is different from my previous releases, I am very proud of it in every way!”Makenzie Phipps has had a busy year, participating in her second CMA Music Festival with performances and autograph signings throughout the week. Her connection with fans remains strong, with her acoustic covers garnering nearly 4 million combined views on Facebook. Featured by prestigious platforms such as Forbes, RFD-TV, and American Songwriter, Phipps continues to make waves in the country music scene.Phipps' tour schedule for the summer and fall is packed with performances across various venues, including:JUN 15 - Fincastle Country Club, Bluefield, Va.JUN 15 - Riders Paradise, Herndon, W. Va.JUN 22 - The Bucket, Charleston, W. Va.JUN 23 - Mountain 2 Island at the Rock House Marina, Pulaski, Va.JUN 28 - Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, Hendersonville, Tenn.JUN 29 - Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell, Ind.JUL 06 - The Mason Jar, Dublin, Va.JUL 07 - Sportsmans Marina, Abingdon, Va.JUL 12 - Rider's Paradise, Rock, W. Va.JUL 13 - Creek Bottom Brewing Company Tasting Room & Pub, Galax, Va.JUL 20 - Sandy's Gaming, Ashland, Ky.JUL 26 - When Pigue's Fly Music Venue & Food Truck, Nashville, Tenn.JUL 27 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.JUL 28 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.AUG 04 - Villa Nove Vineyards, Butler, Tenn.AUG 09 - Sidelines Grill, Ashland City, Tenn.AUG 10 - Sweetwater Taps, Sweetwater, Tenn.AUG 16 - Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, Hendersonville, Tenn.AUG 17 - Ole No. 3 Restaurant & Bar, Scottsville, Va.AUG 18 - Hardware Hills Vineyard, Scottville, Va.AUG 24 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.AUG 25 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.AUG 31 - Mountain 2 Island.Click the play button below and hear Makenzie Phipps discuss her latest single and catch a glimpse of what's next for this rising country star.#traditionalcountrymusic #makenziephipps #georgiaradio #mygeorgiaradioSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/georgia-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tyler Hughes is an East Tennessee State University bluegrass graduate, the Executive Director for The Crooked Rd. and  he also serves on Big Stone Gaps Town Council. Learn more about the Crooked Rd. at https://thecrookedroadva.com/This episode of Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.org. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

When people in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia and North Carolina are heard talking about an incredible set of horns they just spotted in a field, most would assume they had just seen an impressive whitetail deer. That is unless, of course, the field is owned by Leonard New River Ranch of Galax, VA. Their herd of Texas Longhorn cattle draws far more attention than a commonplace deer.www.leonardranch.com

Jamie Collins is a singer-songwriter and teacher hailing from Bristol, Tennessee now residing in Hillsville, Virginia. She possesses a unique talent for engaging with audiences and students alike. The profound connection she  has with listeners is rooted in her dedication to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of traditional Appalachian music that has been handed down through generations. We discuss her song “Smoke Rising” off her debut album Enjoy Life.You can learn more about Jamie and  her album Enjoy Life at jamiecollinsmusic.comAppalachian Vibes Radio Shiw is bright to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. You can learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

The Biscuit Eaters are a 7 piece, Bluegrass and Old Time family string band from Surry County, NC with their youngest member playing fiddle and singing at 5 years old. Meredith is a home schooling mother of six kids and their bass player, and father, Jason is a pastor. I got the chance to interview the family at the 2nd annual Galax Old Time Christmas Festival last weekend!Learn more about The Biscuit Eaters at https://youtube.com/@thebiscuiteaters?si=TxPae233zqFjytvThttps://www.facebook.com/thebiscuiteatersnc?mibextid=LQQJ4dThis mini episode of Appalachian Vibes Radio  Show is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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Segment 2, October 20, 2023 Fall in the Carolina's brings cooler weather, beauty, & cold water.  The cold water is what we want to talk about on this segment of the Carolina Outdoors because it is where the rainbow, brook, & brown trout are living. Guest Sam Johnson of WIld Bearings Outdoors is an author, speaker, & sportsman.  He joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk fly fishing in western North Carolina this fall. You'll Learn: The Lakes of the Biltmore Estate Information about filming Wild Bearings Outdoors program on The American Country Network Beauty of fishing in the fall Challenge of fishing with leaves falling & how to solve it Five places to fish that are featured with almost 200 other streams in Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway-NC. Johnson names: The Doe River that eventually flows into Elizabethton, TN Lower Creek in the Mount Mitchell area of North Carolina Dutch Creek outside Valle Crucis, NC East Fork of the Chestnut Creek below Galax, VA  

My guest this week is Jared Boyd, a banjo player and an artist in residence for The Crooked Road, his band, The Twin Creeks Stringband, won this years Galax Fiddlers Convention in the Old Time Band category! You can learn more about the Twin Creeks Stringband at https://www.facebook.com/Twincreeksoldtime/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Paul Tilley decided he wanted a trail of his own. He bought property, near Galax, Virginia,  with the intention of building his own epic trail. Fast forward, and we have Froggy Mountain Adventures. A few years later, and lots of sweat hours, he has turned his property into the site of arguably the most vert in a 100 mile race. Each lap is just over 1 mile with 500' up, and 500' down. Do the math. When we think of ultra and trail running, Paul Tilley is the poster boy. He hosts group runs almost every day of the week. He's recently started building out camping, glamping and overlanding sites on the Froggy Mountain Property. Check out this latest conversation, and see if you have what it takes to tackle the Froggy Mountain 100mile race. Thanks for listening and remember, Bend Don't Break. Check out Froggy Mountain and everything Paul is up to athttps://www.instagram.com/beerbellyrunning/If you're looking for some fall races for your 2023 calendar, check out our races open for registration now!https://www.runbumtours.com/Podcast produced, edited and all wizardly techy things  byLooking Glass Designs, LLChttps://www.lgdesigns.me/@LGDesigns.me

Last week was the 87th annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA. I joined 80,000 folks from around the world to experience my first Galax, the nick name for the festival for long time convention goers. Players from around the world compete on the historic Felts Park stage for different prizes. I arrived Thursday for the inaugural ‘Stories and Strings' event in downtown Galax.Featured in this mini episode are The Jack Tale Players from  Ferrum, VA.  I spoke with Emily and Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, long time members of the troupe. The main events begin Friday night, the first evening for full band competitions in the Old Time and Bluegrass categories. The Loose Strings Band opened the evening with The National Anthem; I walked around until I happened upon Trish Fore, the bluegrass banjo librarian for the Twin Counties. She was practicing with her band, Trish and the Wildcats, for their particular event. If you'd like to learn more about the festival, head over to oldtimefiddlersconvention.com!I can't wait until next years Galax, come say hi if y'all see me there:)Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

This week's episode is topical and very, very important.  Last week, a great friend of the show experienced every competition cook's worst nightmare—a KCBS rep coming to his cooksite with his box with only 5 samples in it. Hear the story directly from Brian Corbett with Smokin Skullies on what happened in Galax, VA, how to prevent it in the future, and how the rest of his cook went.

Chris Pollins is a sculptor, teacher, and director of Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, a community school located in Galax, VA with a "mission is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of southwest Virginia by offering classes and events year-round for all ages and skill levels in traditional music, heritage crafts, and contemporary arts."You can learn more about Chestnut Creek School of the Arts at https://chestnutcreekarts.org/Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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My guest this week is Erik Vincent Huey, a West Virginia, Americana singer-songwriter with generations of coal miners in his family. His latest album is called Appalacahin Gothic, it explores into the complexity of Appalachias union past and her ever changing future. You can learn more about Erik Vincent Huey and his album, Appalachian Gothic at https://www.erikvincenthuey.comAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Find Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour on all social media platforms and check out past episodes on Spotify, prx or anywhere you listen to podcasts!Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

This week my guest is Trish Fore, the library director for Galax-Carroll Regional Library. She's a banjo playing, library loving woman with a unique mission to combine music and library services for the population she serves. You can learn more about the Galax-Carroll Regional Library here: https://galaxcarroll.lib.va.usAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Find Appalachian Vibes Radio Show on all social media platforms and check out past episodes on Spotify, PRX or anywhere you listen to podcasts!Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

This week Jeff, John, and Dave discuss Guardians vol. 3. After we make some jokes and talk about the Writer's Strike, we drink beer and try to keep it positive, having fun talking about movies! With writer/director James Gunn back and flying mostly solo, he gives the team the send-off we may want and deserve even if Marvel won't let him follow through on. Rocket Raccoon gets his backstory, Peter Quill shares the spotlight after all the stuff from 1 and 2, Mantis and Drax continue their awesome chemistry from the Holiday Special, Kevin Bacon doesn't get a single mention, Gamora and Nebula are still doing their thing, Adam Warlock and his… foster mom?… make a comedic appearance after drinking some of that Russel Crowe wine from Thor: Love & Thunder, and the villain does a great job as the 12th Marvel villain who wants to fix the world, not just destroy it (the writer of this didn't read the comics).   Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema. Our phone number is 6464849298, it accepts texts or voice messages. Intro & Gripes 0:00; Movie Review 20:10; Spoilers 38:49; What you Been Watching 1:15:41;  Cast/Crew: James Gunn, Chris Pratt, in Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Sean Gunn, Will Poulter, Elizabeth Debicki, Pom Klemntieff, Chukwudi Iwuji, Dave Bautista, Maria Bakalova, Kevin Feige.  Additional Tags: Australia, Writer's Strike, WGA, Spotify, residuals, classic studio system, Apple+, Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Suicide Squad, Peacemaker on HBOMax, Jennifer Holland, The Outback, penis, athletic cup, baseball cup, Saudi Arabia, Miami Grand Prix, DCEU, MCU, Cops, The Celebrity Apprentice, Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog, The Masked Singer, Lip Sync, animal testing, influencers, TikTok, Twitch, drone racing, ESports, Stranger Things, Pete Davidson. 

Paul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempura painter, jazz and bluegrass inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA. From losing part of a finger (just like Jerry Garcia), to helping his late brother complete a top secret jazz album,  becoming an expert in the almost lost art of egg tempura painting and taking the digital art world by storm...Paul Dempsey is a renaissance artist in every way. You can learn more about Paul Dempsey at pauldempsey.comAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Paul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempera painter, jazz and bluegrass  inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA...who is also missing a third of his middle finger on his picking hand. Paul shares how Jerry Garcia inspired his finger picking style after losing part of his finger, incidentally the same finger Jerry damaged on his picking hand. These days Paul is primarily a digital artist and painter, you can find him and his artwork, May 19 at Camp Reckoning in New Castle VA. Event link:https://www.facebook.com/events/466016385605448 You can learn more about Paul Dempsey at pauldempsey.com Thank you to my guest this week, a special thanks to Palmyra the band for the into music. Learn more about Palmyra at https://www.palmyratheband.com.Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. You can listen to Pauls full interview at appalachianvibes.net or wherever you get your podcasts.  Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Sneezy is the funk-hop, boy band from Chicago, Illinois with a comedy element to their music. They're fun, funny and full of sax-tastic licks, and hip hop interludes. Learn more about Sneezy: https://www.sneezyband.comAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, "building our future while celebrating our past." You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Appalachian Vibes is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing moi at appalachianvibes@gmail.comAppalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Dusty Ray Simmons is a Richmond, VA soul inspired singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist; in this mini episode we discuss his recent release "Excuses". You can learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons at https://dustyraysimmons.bandcamp.comAppalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.com. You can keep up with all things Appalachian Vibes Radio Show on our social media channels and listen to our previous episodes on Spotify, PRX, and appalachianvibes.net.I'm Amanda Bocchi, I'll see y'all Saturday's at 6am on WNCW and Friday's (beginning  March 24th ) on WECH & WISE FM Radio at 2pm  for the full hour of Appalachian Vibes Radio Show. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Dusty Ray Simmons, the multi-instrumentalist and soul singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA, joins me as my esteemed guest on this weeks episode. During our conversation, he recounts how he used to sneak into his garage after school in the first grade to practice on his father's drum kit, unbeknownst to his parents. Moreover, he also reveals how the pandemic has been instrumental in shaping him into the songwriter he is today.Learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons: dustyraysimmons.bandcamp.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past.  You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.com. You can learn more about Appalachian Vibes on all social media platforms and you can find  past episodes on Spotify, PRX and appalachianvibes.net.Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Happy Valentines Day!  C. David Gelly is a mystery suspense novelist hailing from the small town of Fancy Gap, VA where he draws inspiration from the tiny hollows and interesting folk that live in the gap roads off I77."For travelers along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Fancy Gap, the fog often hangs like an azure dreamscape over the rolling green hills. But when a madman abducts two children and disappears into the wisps with the young brother and sister, the landscape becomes a nightmare for the children's parents and local residents. The county sheriff remains under intense pressure to track down the predator, yet all leads come up cold and the officers are sickened when a horrific act at the Devil's Den challenges them all to act quickly. To solve the crime before the Labor Day Flea Market and Gun Show, sleuths Quinn McSpain and Louisa Hawke are drawn into the mystery and head into the hills and hollows of the southwestern Virginia mountains."-Amazon.comLearn more about the author and find Fancy Gap series here:https://www.amazon.com/Fancy-Gap-C-David-Gelly-ebook/dp/B008GWEXX4?ref_=ast_author_dphttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6TPAR4?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_1&storeType=ebookshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJ7CXL3?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_2&storeType=ebookshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NC4CRYJ?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_3&storeType=ebooksThank you to my guest this week, and a special thanks to Palmyra the band for the intro and outro music. Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax, tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. I'm Amanda bocchi, I'll see y'all Saturday morning at 6AM FOR THE FULL HOUR OF APPALACHIAN VIBES RADIO SHOW FROM WNCW!Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Patti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised. Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.comYou can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4R78FVEEAYPP3XCVVWG7It's also available at small book stores:Chapters Bookshop101 East Grayson StGalax, Virginia 24333(276) 236-9703chaptersbookshop.comMcIntyre's BooksFearrington VillagePittsboro, NC 27312(919) 542-3030Fearrington.com/mcintyres-booksThe Country Bookshop140 NW Broad StreetSouthern Pines, NC 28387(910) 692-3211thecountrybookshop.bizAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax, tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, “building our future while celebrating our past.” You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Tune in Saturday at 6 am, if you're up really late, or really early, for the full hour of Appalachian Vibes from WNCW. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Patti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised. Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.comYou can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4R78FVEEAYPP3XCVVWG7It's also available at small book stores:Chapters Bookshop101 East Grayson StGalax, Virginia 24333(276) 236-9703chaptersbookshop.comMcIntyre's BooksFearrington VillagePittsboro, NC 27312(919) 542-3030Fearrington.com/mcintyres-booksThe Country Bookshop140 NW Broad StreetSouthern Pines, NC 28387(910) 692-3211thecountrybookshop.bizAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax, tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, "building our future while celebrating our past." You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Tune in Saturday at 6 am, if you're up really late, or really early, for the full hour of Appalachian Vibes from WNCW. Love, Amanda Bocchi Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Cody Christian is Powhatan, VA Americana/Country artist. You know the folks the song "A Country Boy will Survive" was written about? Well, Cody Christian embodies the essence of ol' Hank jr.'s  song. On this episode of Appalachian Vibes, Cody delves into how he quit his job  working at a ship yard, thoughts on his career and music-plus where he's headed next. His latest album is titled, Canary in a Coal Mine. You can learn more about Cody at https://codychristianmusic.comLast week my guest was Jonah Carden, you can listen to the full interview at https://appalachianvibes.net or learn more about Jonah: https://www.facebook.com/jonahcardenmusic/Intro and Outro music by Palmyra the Band, learn more: https://www.palmyratheband.comAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, "Building Our Future While Celebrating Our Past." You can learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com. Everyone have a beautiful week, I'll see y'all Tuesday, Jan 31 at 7:51 am for an all new Appalachian Vibes mini on WNCW!Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Kandace Newman (AKA Emerald Pine Originals) is a painter, a wood burner and a single mom with an incredible story to share. In 2020 Kandace found herself in the middle of a break up with a brand new baby, at the start of what will forever be remembered as The year of 'Rona.Up until 2020, Kandace served as an EMT in her rural community of Galax, VA. With a new baby, a pandemic and the tumult of a breakup, Kandace found herself in the same play many of us did at that time, in the darkness of a mental health storm. In an effort to clear her head and begin to heal, she started hiking. During one of her hiking trips, as she reached the mountains' summit, she was suddenly struck with an image of the scene that sprawled before her: Appalachia's beauty  painted in surreal Lisa frank-ish hues. She got an overwhelming feeling that  she needed to paint the view she was looking at. She snapped a reference photo and  quickly went home to paint the image she saw in her mind. From there Kandace's art took off, and now (January of 2023) she is a full time artist allowing her inner voice to lead her. She doesn't know where the path will bring her, but she's trusting the process and listening to her intuition and leaning on God to fulfill her purpose. Check out her art here: https://ms-my.facebook.com/Emerald-Pine-Originals-105958424785581/photos/414185633962857/Shop her art on ETSY: ShopEmeraldPineAppalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Thanks to Palmyra, the band, for the intro and outro music. You can learn more about Palmyra at: https://www.palmyratheband.comI'm Amanda Bocchi, feel free to hit me up at appalachianvibes@gmail.comHave a beautiful week, AmandaAppalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Jonah Carden is an Americana, rock and metal inspired singer/songwriter from Southern West Virginia. He has written, recorded, and independently released 4 independent albums. He got the inspiration and encouragement to quit his day job when his fiancé told him to follow his dreams. We discuss the songwriting group that gave Jonah the motivation and creativity to write most of the songs featured on todays episode. Learn more about Jonah Garden: https://www.facebook.com/jonahcardenmusic/Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism: Building our future while celebrating our past.You can learn more about Galax, VA at https://visitgalax.com/Thank you to Palmyra, the band, for the intro and outro music:)Check 'em out here: https://www.palmyratheband.com Holler at me, Amanda  Bocchi, anytime at appalachianvibes@gmail.comHave a beautiful week❤️Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

This week, my guest is a mix of traditional Appalachian twang and rock and roll, Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns come from Beckley, West Virginia with howling harmonicas, a raw blues guitar, and bone chilling vocals.  Matt Mullins discusses his relation to the famous Hatfield's from the Hatfield/ McCoy feud from West Virginia's history; and Matt's determination to honor the memory of Bill Withers, one of the most legendary musicians to come from the Beckley, WV. You can learn more about Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns and all of their adventures: https://www.bringdowns.com/I'll see y'all next Saturday at 6am on WNCW for another hour of Appalachian Vibes from WNCW. Everyone have a fabulous week and I hope it's been a wonderful  start to 2023 for you! Thank you to Palmyra the band, for the intro music! You can learn more about Palmyra at https://www.palmyratheband.com/Appalachian Vibes  is brought  to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax, VA at https://visitgalax.com/You can hit me up, Amanda Bocchi, (producer/host/creator) at appalachianvibes@gmail.com  to chat or to submit an artist. Much Love ❤️ Amanda Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

On this weeks Appalachian Vibes mini, my guest is the tourism director for the city of Galax, VA. We discuss her role as tourism director, what brought her to Galax and how she's putting her own spin on the special  events in Galax. Appalachian Vibes is bright to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism: “Building our Future While Celebrating our Past.” You can learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/, or reach out to the visitors center any time. I'll see y'all Saturday at 6 am for the full hour of Appalachian Vibes from WNCW!Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.