# western north (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover western north. Page: Feed: --- ## [WATCH (Exclusive): Chimney Rock plans growth amid unfinished recovery](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/watch-exclusive-chimney-rock-plans) _2026-08-21 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock Village, officials are looking beyond disaster recovery toward a larger question: What will the village become when the rebuilding is complete? ## [A WNC voting fight gets state unanimous approval](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/a-western-nc-voting-fight-gets-state-unanimous-approval) _2026-08-21 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ The real issue isn’t politics; it’s whether people support journalism or ignore it to support a narrative, and whether local board members can make their own call. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212057605/bc9c7a4a1d3bc4c1d9a82f10bdd9943a.mp3) ## [Court records reveal more about Eternal Values ‘cult’ final years in Lake Lure](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/court-records-reveal-more-about-eternal-values-cult-final-years-in-lake-lure) _2026-08-20 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Public filings document the group’s legal unraveling in Rutherford County, while former members recount what they say happened behind closed doors ## [WATCH (Exclusive): Lake Lure approves $1.7M project as town weighs Helene recovery priorities](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/watch-exclusive-lake-lure-approves-projects-aug-11-2026) _2026-08-17 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Council also schedules public hearing on disaster recovery grant applications and approves grant research agreement [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210829903/f8ac602988ddfa728b1c9b9709f8016e.mp3) ## [50-foot fall on Grandfather Mountain sparks complex helicopter rescue](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/50-foot-fall-on-grandfather-mountain) _2026-08-16 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Emergency radio traffic obtained through public records shows crews coordinating weather, landing zones, patient movement and a helicopter hoist during the four-hour rescue ## [WATCH: Stein, Scott make case for federalism](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/watch-stein-scott-make-case-for-federalism) _2026-08-16 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Democrat and Republican, respectively, used a bipartisan National Governors Association town hall to make a case for a constitutional division of power between Washington and the states, pointing to disaster recovery and elections as two areas where they say that balance is being tested. The governors appeared July 31 in Oklahoma City… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210951485/a0026110855345b172456e572c295fc3.mp3) ## [Flock Safety Defends ALPR Technology as Company Tightens Privacy Controls](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/flock-safety-defends-alpr-technology) _2026-08-16 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Company says its cameras provide objective vehicle evidence, not facial recognition, while new policies address data retention, police searches and accountability ## [Sport Report: Where Exercise, Infrastructure, Crime and Taxpayer Dollars Meet](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/welcome-to-sport-report-from-cops-and-congress-by-annie-dance) _2026-08-16 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ A new Cops & Congress column will examine the policies behind the places where Western North Carolinians play, paddle, walk, bike, and exercise — and who pays for them. ## [SCOOP: Was a 'missing person' fleeing a felony charge in McDowell County?](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/scoop-was-a-missing-person-fleeing-a-felony-charge-in-mcdowell-county) _2026-08-15 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ The Sheriff’s Office said Alexandria Price, a.k.a. Anthony Mena, was “found safe.” Public records show there was more to the story, including over $9k allegedly stolen from Dollar General. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211342007/c13a2c388664d3dbc67fd5f721015a81.mp3) ## [WATCH: Brown Brings Message to McDowell](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/watch-brown-brings-message-to-mcdowell) _2026-08-14 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Former GOP Senate candidate warns of socialism, expanding government and attacks on law enforcement [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211130940/80040af70c0d8f73d4701de650cf3c3d.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZamGdAGf0JgF) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Judge Davis Had a Choice](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/judge-davis-had-a-choice) _2026-08-13 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ A Rutherford County case raises uncomfortable questions about judicial discretion and a plea deal for a former paramedic’s conduct with a 16-year-old [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211044220/a3f3fa189a20f697ea56770c201bbd7e.mp3) ## [COURT REPORT SCOOP: Fake Bollywood identity allegedly used to steal $250,000 copper shipment from Shelby](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/court-report-scoop-fake-bollywood) _2026-08-13 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Federal affidavit details how a forged Texas driver's license, GPS tracker, and police investigation led from a Cleveland County metals facility to a federal indictment and detention ## [Episode 4: Birth of the Banjo](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-08-12T09_58_30-07_00) _2026-08-12 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Bob Carlin is a banjoist, producer, and author. Bob has done extensive research on the “birth of the banjo” in the American South. His book, The Birth of the Banjo: Joel Walker Sweeney and Early Minstrelsy , covers the banjo's history. The Podcast Down the Road highlights bluegrass and old-time music stories, performers, and traditions across the mountain and foothills counties of Western North… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-12T09_58_30-07_00.mp3?_=1786553958.17847786) ## [WATCH: What happened at the August Rutherford County Commissioners meeting?](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/watch-what-happened-at-the-august-rutherford-county-commissioners-meeting) _2026-08-11 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Rutherford County Commissioners Tackle DSS Caseload, Fire Districts, Grant Requirements [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209771669/53c4790c772470c04305b4864b1542c5.mp3) ## [Stein pulls Smythe nomination, names interim to lead state public safety agency](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/stein-pulls-smythe-nomination-names) _2026-08-10 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ DPS chief moves to homeland security post after Senate leaves nomination unconfirmed for more than seven months ## [GOP Scrambles After Edwards Exit](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/gop-scrambles-after-edwards-exit) _2026-08-10 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Western North Carolina Republicans face a compressed candidate search as Democrats see an opening in the 11th Congressional District ## [NCDPS Secretary Smythe: Police 'can't arrest our way out' of crime](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/ncdps-secretary-smythe-police-cant) _2026-08-10 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ N.C. public safety chief promotes prevention strategy that includes securing firearms owned by law-abiding citizens [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209524772/3e19437bd013be3c857fe650dd512ad7.mp3) ## [SCOOP: Mugshots and data unavailable as VINE outage impacts more than 200 law enforcement agencies nationwide](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/scoop-vine-outage-impacts-more-than-200-law-enforcement-agencies-nationwide) _2026-08-09 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is among at least 204 facilities listed as offline across 35 states, according to a Cops & Congress review of VINE’s public status listings [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210511244/a43ea0f8a61b06180462e2f2f366bf46.mp3) ## [WATCH: Ballot fight puts Rutherford County candidate’s name under state board scrutiny](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/watch-ballot-fight-puts-rutherford-county-candidate-name-under-state-scrutiny) _2026-08-09 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Watch now | High Priestex Mortellus seeks to use a religious mononym in a six-way Soil and Water Supervisor election [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210153219/c45e7a229683a1a7bdbc211b1eac6d3c.mp3) ## [The FBI’s Trump investigation: Read the receipts](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/the-fbi-trump-investigation-read-the-receipts) _2026-08-09 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ The messy public records story behind “Oxferd Comma” and the bigger questions about government transparency ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MVMpHbtFnpWW) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Lured Market sues Lake Lure over police boathouse dispute after Helene recovery](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/lured-market-sues-lake-lure-over-police-boathouse) _2026-08-07 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Restaurant owner claims town improperly took control of disputed building; Lake Lure says lease never included police facility ## [Biochar offers new path for Helene recovery](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/biochar-offers-new-path-for-helene) _2026-08-07 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Western North Carolina turns storm debris into soil, energy, and economic opportunity ## [NCDPS roundtable in Statesville highlights public safety challenges](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/ncdps-roundtable-in-statesville-highlights) _2026-08-07 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ Watch now | Public Safety Leaders Warn of Staffing, Mental Health Challenges [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210153044/0d8d9652d236d92234fc167ea4863b33.mp3) ## [Republicans Race to Replace Chuck Edwards After Withdrawal From NC-11 Contest](https://anniedance.substack.com/p/republicans-race-to-replace-chuck-edwards-with-nc-11-candidate-to-face-democrat-jamie-ager) _2026-08-06 · Annie Dance · Cops & Congress by Annie Dance_ NCGOP executive committee to meet Monday as Tim Moffitt weighs bid, Kevin Corbin bows out and Jamie Ager presses forward ## [Episode 3: Music From the Land of Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part Three)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-05-22T12_49_55-07_00) _2026-05-22 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Dr. Ted Olson and Laura Boosinger continue to discuss the 1925 Asheville Sessions. Olson explains the influence the sessions had on artists and musical styles. Boosinger discusses the city's growth during 1924 and 1925. Heard in this episode: American and Spanish Fandango. Smith & Allgood Hard Times Come Again No More. Appalachian Roadshow To learn more about the music of North Carolina, visit… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-22T12_49_55-07_00.mp3?_=1779479429.17779694) ## [A new hat. A better fit. For me. And for you.](https://828living.substack.com/p/a-new-hat-a-better-fit-for-me-and) _2026-04-28 · Craig G. · 828Living_ As some of you know, the “real estate hat” I tried on after selling my pest control business wasn’t quite the right shape for me. ## [Episode 2: Music From the Land of Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part Two)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-03-12T09_59_39-07_00) _2026-03-12 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ In this episode, we dive into the backgrounds of some participants from the original sessions. It was reported that out of 300 applications, only 25 musicians were chosen for the original Asheville Sessions. Listen to learn about two of those musicians: James Dedrick Harris (fiddle) and Ernest Helton (banjo). Heard in this episode: The Cacklin' Hen. James Dedrick Harris Royal Clog. Ernest Helton… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-12T09_59_39-07_00.mp3?_=1773334811.17712685) ## [🏠 $17,500 for First-Time Homebuyers!](https://828living.substack.com/p/17500-for-first-time-homebuyers) _2026-02-27 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Hi again, ## [Episode 1: Music From the Land of the Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part One)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-02-24T15_13_08-08_00) _2026-02-24 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Something big happened in Asheville music in 1925. A two-week recording session was held at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Musicians and groups performed traditional Southern Appalachian music. Afterwards, OKeh Records pressed and released a catalogue of records documenting a sound that many folks outside the region had never heard. The Asheville Sessions were revived in 2025 through a remastering and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-02-24T15_13_08-08_00.mp3?_=1771974876.17698476) ## [Episode 22: The Helene Guitar](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-08T15_10_58-07_00) _2025-10-08 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Three luthiers have collaborated to create a guitar, which will be raffled off through LEAF Global Arts at the annual LEAF Festival, taking place from October 16 to 19, 2025. The guitar was crafted from wood harvested from trees that fell during Hurricane Helene. The luthiers: Jayne Henderson Kyle Landers Judson Riviere All proceeds will support the Local Artist ReLEAF Fund, aiding Western North… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-08T15_10_58-07_00.mp3?_=1759961514.17557190) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YMYecJX5bXxc) _2025-10-08 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Episode 21: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part 2](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-03T08_13_21-07_00) _2025-10-03 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Part two of this special podcast delves into the evolution of the Folk School's programming with Bethany Chaney, the school's executive director. She explains the significance of its gradual shift in focus, encompassing music, dance, and craft. Songs Included: The Little Devil, Jean Ritchie Dance Calling Morningsong with Riley Baugus Image credit: By Harrison Keely - Own work, CC BY 4.0,… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-03T08_13_21-07_00.mp3?_=1759504456.17550138) ## [Episode 20: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part one](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-01T14_32_45-07_00) _2025-10-01 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ John C Campbell Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary of music, dance, craft, agriculture, and foodways. Located in Brasstown, North Carolina, in Clay County in the Far West region of the state. Known for its exemplary selection of courses in handicraft skills, music, agriculture, and more, it is one of the most established folk schools in the United States. Dive into the history of the… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-01T14_32_45-07_00.mp3?_=1759354407.17548448) ## [For WNC residents: Save the date! Fashion show coming up in October](https://828living.substack.com/p/for-wnc-residents-save-the-date-fashion) _2025-08-27 · Renae Gregoire · 828Living_ Open to the public and brought to you by the Women's Council of Realtors, Carolina Mountains ## [The Buyer's Eye: How to Truly 'Get to Know' Your Future Home](https://828living.substack.com/p/the-buyers-eye-how-to-truly-get-to) _2025-08-15 · Craig G. · 828Living_ A curious agent's guide to finding a house with character, not just features. ## [Homes Have Secrets: Sell Yours Faster by Sharing the Right Ones](https://828living.substack.com/p/homes-have-secrets-sell-yours-faster) _2025-08-08 · Craig G. · 828Living_ A curious agent's guide to preparing your property by paying attention to clues. ## [Home Inspections in NC: What Sellers Need to Know (and How to Protect Your Deal)](https://828living.substack.com/p/home-inspections-in-nc-what-sellers) _2025-07-26 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Sell smarter, not harder: Use a pre-inspection to protect your price and your peace of mind ## [Episode 19: Memories of a Fiddler: Jim Shumate](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-07-24T15_40_43-07_00) _2025-07-24 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Jim Shumate was a fiddler who gained his notoriety in the 1940s when he played with some of the great musicians of bluegrass, including Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs. He added his flair to the songs of the time, emphasizing 'long-bow' fiddling, a style which he discovered listening to Arthur Smith from the Grand Ole Opry. John Miller (Shumate's grandson) and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-24T15_40_43-07_00.mp3?_=1753396879.17480961) ## [July 2025 update on the Asheville real estate market](https://828living.substack.com/p/july-2025-update-on-the-asheville) _2025-07-23 · Craig G. · 828Living_ What today’s market means for your next move ## [Home Inspections in NC: What Buyers Need to Know (and What Your Broker Should Be Doing)](https://828living.substack.com/p/home-inspections-in-nc-what-buyers) _2025-07-19 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Because “buyer beware” is both a legal phrase—and your job ## [Financing Land in WNC? Why Local Lenders Are Your Best Bet](https://828living.substack.com/p/financing-land-in-wnc-why-local-lenders) _2025-07-13 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Here are your best options for buying land in Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and beyond. ## [A Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Land in Western North Carolina](https://828living.substack.com/p/a-buyers-guide-to-mountain-land-in) _2025-07-09 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Raw, rugged, and rooted in WNC ## [Episode 18: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake - Part Two](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-07-08T12_27_03-07_00) _2025-07-08 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ In 1975, Connie Regan-Blake teamed up with Barbara Freeman to travel and tell stories across the country. The women made a marvelous duo, strategically and creatively sharing stories from the past and present. Many Appalachian tales have roots in Irish, Scottish, and English history, dating back hundreds of years, while others were developed and shared in more recent times. Learn more about Connie… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-08T12_27_03-07_00.mp3?_=1752002870.17464761) ## [Episode 17: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-06-26T19_31_02-07_00) _2025-06-27 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Storytelling can be found across cultures. It's been used to teach morals, share news, and entertain. In this latest episode of the Down the Road podcast, Laura Boosinger sits down with professional storyteller Connie Regan-Blake to share how storytelling jumped from personal circles (campfires, living rooms, and porches) to stages. Connie Regan-Blake is an award-winning storyteller, coach, and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-26T19_31_02-07_00.mp3?_=1750991511.17453418) ## [What a flooded garden taught me about due diligence in Western North Carolina](https://828living.substack.com/p/what-a-flooded-garden-taught-me-about) _2025-06-16 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Why every buyer needs to ask hard questions about water, slope, and drainage before making an offer ## [5 Signs the WNC Real Estate Market Is Tilting Toward Buyers](https://828living.substack.com/p/5-signs-the-wnc-real-estate-market) _2025-05-30 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Spring usually brings a flurry of activity to the real estate market, but this year? ## [North Carolina is the Best State for Starting a Business](https://828living.substack.com/p/north-carolina-best-state-business) _2025-02-20 · Renae Gregoire · 828Living_ Podcast Summary: Why North Carolina is the #1 State for Business – What This Means for Real Estate in WNC [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157569136/70610e6e8fc7838edf8250d58df52157.mp3)