11/19/2009 

 Guest:           Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition. She talks about needs during the holiday season.

11/17/2009 

 Guest:           Heather Hockaday and Sylvia Archer. They talk about the 7th annual Christmas Ornament Festival, November 21st, at the Town Center.

11/12/2009 

 Guest:           David Pike and Samantha Phipps. They continue their series of programs on the signs of domestic violence.

11/11/2009 

 Guest:            Debbie Boone, the Yancey County coordinator for special Olympics, Barry Johnson, men's basketball coach at Heritage and John Cannon, a member of the men's team. They talk about the 1st annual "cougar basketball clinic" for special Olympics.

11/10/2009 

 Guest:           Walter Savage, chairman of Yancey County Commission.  He talks about recent meetings commissioners attended and held in the county.

11/06/2009 

 Guest:           David Pike and Samantha Phipps. They talk about the thrift store and warning signs of domestic violence.

11/05/2009 

 Guest:         Dr Tom Little, Superintendent of Yancey Schools.  He talks about the state report card being sent home this week and he says the Yancey School System has made such great progress in the classroom. and he's so proud of students, teachers and parents support.

10/29/2009 

 Guest:           David Pike and Tracy Black with Mitchell County Safeplace.

10/23/2009 

 Guest:        Dr. Brock Womble, Mitchell Schools Superintendent & and Dr Morgan Houchard, director of personnel, curriculum, & career and education.

10/23/2009 

 Guest:           Walter Savage, chairman of Yancey County Commission. He reports on special session held Oct 13th.

10/22/2009 

 Guest:           David Pike and Tracy Black with Mitchell County Safeplace. They talk about helping domestic violence victims with a holiday basket full of all the goodies except the turkey or ham. They ask the public to help theses families in need and provide a frozen turkey, canned ham or money to buy one. Call 765-4044 for more information

10/19/2009 

 Guest:           Jessica Farley with the Mitchell County Health Dept. She talks about a health assessment recently conducted. The top-10 results of the assessment will be discussed at a public meeting this Thursday, Oct 22nd at First Baptist Church in Spruce Pine from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

10/16/2009 

 Guest:          Barbara Webster with quilt trails of WNC. She talks about "what quilt trails is all about"

10/15/2009 

 Guest:          David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace & Samantha Phipps w/family violence coalition in Yancey County. This is national domestic violence month and they talk about "red flags" to watch for. Tonight is the annual candle light vigil to honor those who've lost their lives as a result of domestic violence. The event is on the square in Burnsville at 6 pm.The community is invited to share personal thoughts or experiences with domestic violence at this time.

10/12/2009 

 Guest:         Colby Martin, grant writer and administrator for Yancey County Schools. He talks about the new track at the high school.

10/08/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace & Samantha Phipps with family violence coalition in Yancey County. October is national domestic violence awareness month. They talk about annual candlelight vigil, Oct 15th at 6 pm on the square in Burnsville (reading of names of those who died by domestic violence in the state so far this year. the community is invited to share personal thoughts or experiences with domestic violence at this time.) They also talked about some of the basic traits of domestic violence and red flags to look for in your relationship.

10/05/2009 

 Guest:         Jana Bartleson, Health Promotions coordinator with Yancey Health Dept. She talks about "health assessment" meeting this Thursday at Higgins Methodist from 6-8. All Yancey residents are invited.

10/01/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with family violence coalition in Yancey County. Their discussion is on "October - domestic violence awareness month"

9/29/2009 

 Guest:         VP Tara Hughes & reporter Emily Banks. They talk about the FFA program and invite everyone to attend FFA Support Informational night tomorrow (Thursday) night at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a covered dish:1-2 dishes and learn more about how to be involved with supporting FFA.I f you can't attend call Chapter Advisor Chad Ayres at 682-6103.

9/28/2009 

 Guest:         Ron Moore, ex director of habitat. He talks about an important application meeting tomorrow in Burnsville. call 766-9000.

9/24/2009 

 Guest:        Dr. Brock Womble, Mitchell Schools Superintendent & Rodney Slagle, Principal at Bowman Middle School.

9/22/2009 

 Guest:         Joyce Boone with the GED program at Mayland Community College. She talks about the need to begin or continue the process of getting your GED.

9/21/2009 

 Guest:         Dean Gates, chairman of the Cultural Resources Commission and Sandy Hogan, on the festival committee. They talk about the event this Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 6 pm on the Burnsville Town Square.

9/18/2009 

 Guest:         Dr Tom Little, Superintendent of Yancey Schools. He reports on information and events concerning the school system the community should know about.

9/17/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike and Tracy Black of Mitchell County Safeplace. They talk about a new program on elder abuse.

9/15/2009 

 Guest:          Jonathan Bennett, Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger. He talks about the 18th annual Overmountain Victory Celebration, September 17-20th on the grounds of the Museum of NC Minerals near Spruce Pine, at the junction of the Parkway & Hwy 226.

9/10/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Jackie Carpenter, with Northwest Regional Housing Authority. They continue talk about the apartments they have in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. These apartments are based on income and other requirements.

9/09/2009 

 Guest:          Gloria Schulman & Sandy Jobe with Mitchell County United Way. They talked about the campaign, their needs and a benefit "Taste of the Blueridge" on Monday Sept 14th from 5:30-8:30pm at 31 Cross Street Commerce Center.

9/03/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Jackie Carpenter, with Northwest Regional Housing Authority. They talk about the apartments they have in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. These apartments are based on income and other requirements.

9/02/2009 

 Guest:          Bunny McIntosh and Brenda Sparks, performers in "My River, My Valley" starting tomorrow night at the parkway playhouse. performances (Sept 3-Sept 12) Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm with a 2pm matinee Saturday Sept 5th. Box office number 682-4285.(1-5pm Thur-Sat)

8/27/2009 

 Guest:          David Pike with the Mitchell County Safeplace & Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about their sexual assault programs.

8/26/2009 

 Guest:          Brian & Joey Gurl. They talk about their show "Smokin the Ivories" at the playhouse this Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm.

8/24/2009 

 Guest:          Dr. Tom Kaluzynski. He talks about a workshop scheduled for September 21st at the Burnsville town center. the topic will be brain health and aging. Its open to the public. If you are interested in attending, go to community links, look under medical listings for memory care...or call 828-771-2219.

8/21/2009 

 Guest:          Dr. Daniel Barron, ex director of the AMY regional library system. He talks about "blessings of local food."

8/20/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with the Mitchell County Safeplace & Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about a fundraiser...the "Cinderella's ball" on Sept 19th at cross street center in Spruce pine.

8/18/2009 

 Guest:         Andrew Gall with the Parkway Playhouse. He talks about a fund raiser and the current and future productions at the playhouse.

8/14/2009 

 Guest:         Walter Savage, Chairman of the Yancey County Commission. He reports information from several recent meetings.

8/12/2009 

 Guest:         Laura Shelton with the Parkway Playhouse. Andrew Prine who plays in "The man who came to dinner." Prine is a veteran of film, television and Broadway veteran.

8/07/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace & Samantha Phipps with The Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County. They talk about the value of their thrift shops.

8/06/2009 

 Guest:         Andrew Gall with the Parkway Playhouse. He talks about "Esley" and the last weekend of performances. He also talks about "The Man who came to dinner", coming next week to the playhouse.

8/05/2009 

 Guest:         Dr Tom Little, Superintendent of Yancey Schools. He shares information from the Board of Education August meeting held on Monday.

8/03/2009 

 Guest:         Rick Spurling. He talks about summer projects at various schools in Mitchell County.

8/04/2009 

 Guest:         Barbara Webster with Quilt Trails of WNC. She talks about the number of trails they have and the up coming crafts fair.

7/31/2009 

 Guest:         David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace & Steven Roensch with Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy in Bakersville. This the third part of a 3-part series on personal safety. (Call 688-5869 for more info)

7/30/2009 

 Guest:        Linda Ledford volunteer coordinator for Nabitat for Humanity. She talked about habitat's "cookbooks" that will be on sale for $5 each at the NC Mineral and Gem Festival at The Bridge this weekend.

7/29/2009 

 Guest:        Andrew Gall, Debbie Phillips & Anthony Hensley. They talk about the latest production at the theatre: "Esley, the musical legacy of Leslie Riddle" now playing at the parkway house in Burnsville.

7/28/2009 

 Guest:        Eddie Graham. He talks about concerts at the orchard this Friday at 7:30 & this Saturday night at 7:30 at the town center. He also talks about how he first played with Elvis Presley.

7/27/2009 

 Guest:        Mary Allen Estes. She talks about her new book "Their Lives Made a Difference." with all proceeds going to the building fund of the Yancey County Senior Center. The book tells of the lives of several Yancey County people. The book is $25 and is available now at Crabtree Creek Art and Floral Gallery on Highway 19E at Micaville and at the current Yancey County Senior Center on Swiss Avenue in Burnsville.

7/23/2009 

 Guest:        David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace & Steven Roensch with Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy in Bakersville. This the second part of a 3-part series on personal safety. (Call 688-5869 for more info)

7/20/2009 

 Guest:        Michele Camp, who along with her husband Chip, operates Mountainside Wine in the former Blue Moon Book Store location at 271 Oak Ave. in Spruce Pine. Their phone number is: 766-7515.

7/16/2009 

 Guest:        David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace & Steven Roensch with Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy in Bakersville. This the first of a 3-part series on personal safety. (Call 688-5869 for more info)

7/14/2009 

 Guest:      Andrew Gall with the Parkway Playhouse.  He talks about the opening this Thursday of Married Alive.

7/10/2009 

 Guest:     Yancey County Commission Chairman Walter Savage. He talks about news, information and events Yancey residents need to know. (info from 7/09 regular meeting)

7/09/2009 

 Guest:       Cheech Stewart and David Pike with the Mitchell County Safeplace. They talk about  the agency's thrift shops.

7/07/2009 

 Guest:      Andrew Gall with the Parkway Playhouse. He talks about the "kids camp" production this weekend. He previews "Married Alive" the next production at the playhouse. Tickets available by calling the box office, their hours are Thursday-Saturday, 1pm to 5pm, at other times leave a message. Get tickets on line "www.parkwayplayhouse.com"

7/06/2009 

 Guest:      Davis Godwin, President of the Carolina Theatre Preservation Assoc. & Barry Stagg. They talk about recent restoration at the theatre and a listening party for Stagg's new CD "No More Mountains to Cross", this Saturday night at the theatre at 7:30.

7/02/2009 

 Guest:       Cheech Stewart and David Pike with the Mitchell County Safeplace. They talk about their thrift stores.

7/01/2009 

 Guest:      Andrew Gall with the Parkway Playhouse. He talks about the last week of Oklahoma and upcoming events.

6/29/2009 

 Guest:     Young people from the Yancey County school system and an advisor. They talk about the TRU voices program (a tobacco prevention program) in Yancey schools and what they have learned about and what they are doing about doing tobacco prevention.

6/26/2009 

 Guest:     Eddie Sparks-chief of the Yancey County rescue squad. he talks about their annual fund drive. Proceeds to be used to buy much needed equipment.

6/25/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County. They continue to talk about what a domestic violence victim will face when they come to a shelter.

6/22/2009 

 Guest:      Dr. Joe Antinori, board member of Graham Children's Health Services of Toe River. He talks about their program that targets 5th graders across the country and educates them about the short-term and image-based consequences of tobacco use. He also talked about their recent "poster contest," and a Mitchell student who won the state competition.

6/18/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County. They talk about what a victim of domestic violence is going to need when they come to a shelter and the various documents needed for assistance required from the various agencies.

6/12/2009 

 Guest:      Andrew Gall with the Playhouse, he is director of Oklahoma and members of the cast (Justin Johnson who plays Will Parker, Bethany Rowe who plays Ado Annie and Sherry Hjelkvik-Choreographer / Oklahoma)
Oklahoma begins a three-weekend run this Friday.

6/12/2009 

 Guest:      Dr Steve North. He talks about a new "Telemedicine" program designed to use the internet, using cameras to give kids a chance to talk with a health professional one-on-one at a school care center in Mitchell / Yancey Counties. The health professional will be able to see problems by hooking in various medical equipment. Pilot project will start in fall 2009

6/11/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County. They talk about why women are reluctant to report sexual offense.

6/09/2009 

 Guest:     Linda Ledford, volunteer coordinator. She talks about the Mitchell Yancey Schools Construction Trades Job Program

6/08/2009 

 Guest:     Yancey County Commission Chairman Walter Savage. He shares information from their 6/2/09 meeting.

6/05/2009 

 Guest:     Dr Brock Womble, superintendent and Danny Young, finance officer for the Mitchell School System. They talk about the current budget problems facing the system due to demands from the state.

6/05/2009 

 Guest:     Dr Tom Little, Superintendent of Yancey Schools. He updates the community about the schools during the month of June.

6/04/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County. They talk about programs offered at their agencies.

6/03/2009 

 Guest:     Jana Bartleson, Health Dept promotions coordinator & Elizabeth Gibbs with Yancey County Farmers Market. They talk about new programs at the Yancey farmers market.

6/02/2009 

 Guest:     Linda Ledford, volunteer coordinator. She talks about the organization and asks for volunteer help (labor & supplies)

5/28/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace.

5/26/2009 

 Guest:     Heather Hockaday, Executive Director with Graham's Children's Health Services of Toe River & Joy Boothe, Chairperson of Healthy Yancey. The two organizations recently combined their efforts to promote health and wellness for all Yancey citizens.

5/22/2009 

 Guest:     Barbara Webster with an update on some good news about the Quilt Block Program.

5/21/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike and Tracy Black with Mitchell County Safeplace staff. They talk about elder abuse.

05/20/2009 

 Guest:     Lt. Colonel John Hogan, Senior Army Instructor with MHHS JROTC program. He was here to talk about "hometown hero day" scheduled for sat May 23rd on the Burnsville Town Square. The event features music food and fun for whole family. This years emphasis will be on "local Emergency Service Providers." The event begins at 11 am with a parade on West Main Street, then opening ceremony at noon.

05/13/2009 

 Guest:     Dawn Teal with the organizing committee for 13 annual "march for Jesus." The event is scheduled for may 16th, at 10:30 am, on Burnsville Town Square.

5/12/2009 

 Guest:     Lori Bowling, American Cancer Society volunteer and the Yancey county relay for life scheduled for June 26 & June 27 at Burnsville Elementary School. For relay info call 682-3302.

5/07/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County  Safeplace & Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County.  They talk about how important partnerships and volunteers are to their programs.

5/01/2009 

 Guest:     Yancey County Commission Chairman Walter Savage talks about changes in the Flea Market across from Glen Raven Mills in Burnsville.

5/01/2009 

 Guest:     David Pike with Mitchell County  Safeplace & Samantha Phipps with the Family Violence Coalition in Yancey County.  They wrap up comments on sexual assault awareness month

4/24/2009 

 Guest:      Doug Sudduth, co-chair of Mitchell County relay for life. He talks about the cancer society's number one fundraising event scheduled for Friday July 10 & Saturday July 11th at Riverside Park in Spruce Pine.

4/23/2009 

 Guest:      Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County & her 13-year old daughter.  Samantha talks about the importance of self esteem.

4/22/2009 

 Guest:      Steve Murphy talks with Kay Goins with Spruce Pine Main Street. She talks about the 6th annual blacksmith festival this Saturday (4/25) on lower street in Spruce Pine.

4/16/2009 

 Guest:      Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County & her 13-year old daughter. She talks about sexual abuse (April is sexual assault awareness month)

4/15/2009 

 Guest:    Jana Bartleson, Health Promotion Coordinator at Toe River Health District-Yancey County. She invites the community to the 1st annual "Physical Activity Health Fair," Tuesday, April 21st at Burnsville Community Gym on School Circle Road.

4/14/2009 

 Guest:    Walter Savage, Chairman of the Yancey County Commission.  He talks about the April commissioners meeting.

4/09/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County and Penny Bailey with the Yancey County Health Department. They talk about the women's health issues.

4/02/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County and Penny Bailey with the Yancey County Health Department. They talk about the women's health division at the Yancey County health department.

4/01/2009 

 Guest:     Roger Ray, the coordinator of the "Battle of Burnsville," April 3-5, at Banks Creek and Burleson Gap. He talks about the battle and tells about what the public will see during this weekend

3/30/2009 

 Guest:     Dr Daniel Barron, director of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey library. He talks about "help" services offered by your public library.

3/27/2009 

 Guest:    Walter Savage, Chairman of the Yancey County Commission. He talks about items discussed at the 3/24 meeting.

3/26/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County and Penny Bailey with the Yancey County Health Department. April is sexual assault awareness month and they talk about women's health issues.

3/24/2009 

 Guest:      Dr. Brock Womble, Superintendent of Mitchell school system and Colby Calhoun, principal of Gouge Elementary School. They talk about a new exceptional children wing to be added.

3/19/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County.   They talk about their agencies not only being domestic violence centers but they are the sexual assault centers for the two counties.

3/18/2009 

 Guest:      Heather Hockaday on behalf of Graham Children's Health Services. She talks about the 2009 fit families fitness challenge. Events begin April 1st. More info is available on our websites.

3/17/2009 

 Guest:      Jake Blood, Yancey County EDC director. He talks about Burnsville's main street program.

3/16/2009 

 Guest:      Marsha Wough with "Celtic Spirit Resort."

3/13/2009 

 Guest:      Robert Haskins, interim Mitchell County tax assessor.

3/12/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County.  They talk about the characterizes of a domestic violence victim that comes to their shelters.

3/5/2009 

 Guest:     Lori Bowling with the Yancey "American Cancer Society-relay for life" event. She talks about where funds go and the relay kickoff this Saturday in Burnsville.

2/26/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County.  They talk about doing a little "spring cleaning" on your personal life.

2/25/2009 

 Guest:       Members of Mitchell High School FFA. They talk about the program and what it means to them.

2/19/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about acting in the "now" rather than later and a special prom event.

2/17/2009 

 Guest:        Robert Haskins, interim tax assessor in Mitchell County. He answers questions about revaluation.

2/16/2009 

 Guest:       Danny McIntosh talks about Riddlefest 2009, scheduled for the town center on 2/21/09.

2/13/2009 

 Guest:      Dr Rick Spurling, Associate Superintendent of Mitchell County schools. He talks about snow days and the school calendar.

2/12/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about the emotional effects of valentine's day on women.

2/11/2009 

 Guest:    Walter Savage, Chairman of the Yancey County Commission. He talks about news from the most recent commission meeting.

2/09/2009 

 Guest:    Dr Tom Little, Superintendent of Yancey County Schools. He shares information parents and citizens should know.

2/05/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about the programs that help victims start over.

2/03/2009 

 Guest:      Dr Brock Womble, Superintendent of Mitchell schools and Dr. Rick Spurling, associate superintendent.They update parents and citizens on projects and information they need to know.

1/29/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about the programs they provide.

1/23/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about how  domestic violence goes in cycles.

1/22/2009 

 Guest:      David Biddix and Chris Hollifield talk about a project they are undertaking about the history of Spruce Pine.

1/15/2009 

 Guest:      David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. They talk about "stressors" involved with domestic violence.

1/13/2009 

 Guest:    Dr. Tom Little, School System Superintendent. He reviews programs going on in the system..

1/12/2009 

 Guest:   Walter Savage, Chairman of the Yancey Co Commission. He reviews the January Commissioners meeting which was held 01/06/09.

1/08/2009 

 Guest:   David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with family violence coalition of Yancey County.  They talk about violence and stressful situations.

1/01/2009 

 Guest:   David Pike with Mitchell County Safeplace and Samantha Phipps with family violence coalition of Yancey County.