Joseph and Laralyn RiverWind share their love story with Life in the Carolinas.

Waxhaw, North Carolina on Life in the Carolinas.

Life in the Carolinas Host Carl White visits Waxhaw, NC and discovers a 
well-preserved and rich history.

Life in the Carolinas Host Carl White visits Waxhaw, NC and learns about an
 organization that travels worldwide to create written languages for populations who 
only have the spoken word.

Life in the Carolinas Host Carl White visits Waxhaw, NC and finds a community that
has unique shopping, dining, and fun-filled festivals year round.
 

Life In the Carolinas host Carl White shares the story of Carolina legend Tom Dula (Dooley) who was reported to be, Laura Foster's lover and probable fiancé, who was convicted of her murder and hanged May 1, 1868. This story comes alive with the help of Karen Reynolds, Playwright and Author  and many others.  

Dula had a lover, prior to his leaving for the war, named Anne Melton. It was her comments that led to the discovery of Foster's body, but Melton was acquitted in a separate trial based on Dula's word. Dula's statement on the gallows that he had not harmed Foster but still deserved his punishment led to press speculation that Melton was the actual killer and that Dula simply covered for her.

Melton, who had once expressed jealousy of Dula's purported plans to marry Foster, died insane a few years after the homicide. Thanks to the efforts of newspapers such as The New York Times, and to the fact that former North Carolina governor Zebulon Vance represented Dula pro bono, Dula's murder trial and hanging were given widespread national publicity.

The Tom Dooley Story - segment 1

The Tom Dooley Story - segment 2

The Tom Dooley Story segment 3

Haywood County Farmer's Market - Season 2 Episode 28 segment

Life In The Carolinas host Carl White visits with and celebrates with the people of Columbia SC during the 2012 “Famously Hot” New Year’s Celebration in Downtown Columbia. It was the first year for this event and it was a big success with more than 20,000 people in attendance.  We also visited Motor Supply and Chef Tim Peters for a bit of education on some of the traditional foods served on New Year’s Day.

Liar's Bench Fall 2011 at WCU

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits with the storytellers of the Liars
Bench on stage at the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University. Gary
Carden is a writer/storyteller and playwright who has spent much of his life
sharing stories in some form or fashion. In this episode we hear from Gary and many
others.

Liar's Bench 2011 at WCU

Liar's Bench 2011 at WCU in NC.

Life in the Carolinas shares some Show Highlights. We hope you enjoy the Highlights as much as we enjoyed capturing them and sharing them with you.

Life in the Carolinas shares highlights from 2011.  In Segment 1 we are uplifted with the Asheville Hot Air Balloon Company, Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley shares its beauty and activity opportunities, we take in the majesty of South Mountains State Park and High Shoals Falls and then head to the coast for some peaceful waters on the Waccamaw River.

Life in the Carolinas takes a look back as some highlights from 2011. In Segment 2 we take a look at:

Myrtle Driver - "Beloved Woman" of the Eastern Band of Cherokee,

Humpy Wheeler - Well known Carolinian shares some not-so-well-known bits of personal information,

Dr. Benjamin Mays - LITC takes a look at the Mays Museum in Greenwood SC and shares some insight on a man said to be a mentor to Martin Luther King.

Dr. Roger Stevenson - Greenwood Genetic Center bringing hope through medical research to the world.

Life in the Carolinas revisits some 2011 Show Highlights in Segment 3 with a few Southern Festive Events - SC Strawberry Festival, SC Festival of Flowers, SC Watermelon Festival and the SC Festival of Discovery (discovering the best of BBQ & Blues)!

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Special 2011

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Special 2011 - Segment 1

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Special 2011 - Segment 2

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Special - segment 3

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Highlights full show includes USO of NC, Bob Timberlake and Christmas Memories captured from some folks in the Carolinas.

Life in the Carolinas 2011 Christmas Special takes a look back at some favorite Christmas segments. In this segment Carl chats with John Falkenbury of the USO of North Carolina as he serves those that serve our country.

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Highlights - Segment 2.

We take a look back at a holiday favorite - a fireside chat with Bob Timberlake.

Life in the Carolinas Christmas Highlights - Christmas Memories.
We captured some favorite Holiday and Christmas memories from folks around the Carolinas.

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits Cherokee County, SC and discovers a rich history of national significance starting with the Cherokee County Museum. Kings Mountain National Military Park offers a fascinating look at a pivotal point in our Nation's history. Then travel to Blacksburg to find out what makes it special.

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits Cherokee County, SC and finds some hidden treasures in the city of Gaffney; shopping, famous eateries, Capri Theater and discover out what CAVA is.

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits Cherokee County, SC, home of championship high school football, the SC Peach Festival, and beautiful historic Limestone College.

Life in the Carolinas caught up with Carolina Voices and found out about the Singing Christmas Tree roots and its offshoots. We discovered the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium also known as CoMMA where one can pause to take in first class performances and then we're off to Greenwood SC to get a glimpse of what can be seen in that arts scene!

Life in the Carolinas takes a look behind the scenes with Carolina Voices and the Singing Christmas Tree.

See what the Greenwood Arts scene has to offer.

City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium, also known as CoMMA, brings the arts center stage in Burke County NC.

Life in the Carolinas visits some of Gaston County's gardens, parks and recreational facilities including Daniel Stow Botanical Gardens, Crowders Mountain State Park and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Life in the Carolinas catches up with Pearl Burris Floyd, Friday Night Live in Belmont, CaroMont Health, Tony's Ice Cream and much more!

Life in the Carolinas visits Gaston County NC. We bring you the Gaston Museum of History and Art, Shiele Museum and Belmont Abbey College.

Life in the Carolinas Host Carl White visits Charlotte Rescue Mission. This long-term residential recovery program is bringing homeless, addicted men and women from hopelessness to full and productive lives.

Life in the Carolinas visited the Mays House Museum in Greenwood SC. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Greenwood’s most famous and distinguished son, was a monumental figure in American history. He was an advisor to Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter, and a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King JR starting when King was a student at Morehouse College at the age of 15. Dr. Mays mentored King and it was due to the influence of Mays that King entered the ministry.

Life in the Carolinas Host Carl White talks with Susie Hamrick Jones and learns about the Foothills Concervancy and the work they do protecting land in the foothills and Eastern Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits Burke County and discovered why it is known as the Trailhead of Western North Carolina. Its state parks and majestic natural beauty offer some of the most beautiful vistas in the Carolinas.

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits Burke County and is impressed with the City of Morganton. This Carolinas city has a beautiful downtown with great restaurants, shopping, museums and entertainment.

Life in the Carolinas host Carl White visits Burke County and discovers a rich Waldensian history in the city of Valdese.

Life in the Carolinas had the honor and privilege of catching up with Dr. Roger Stevenson, Founder of the Greenwood Genetic Center in South Carolina. Dr. Stevenson's professional career has been devoted to the study of birth defects and developmental impairments. What a wonderful treasure to have this world renowned research facility right here in the Carolinas. Dr. Stevenson shares some of his passion in this heart-warming segment.

Life In The Carolinas visits the 2011 diverse music festival MOTM. What started as a class project at Appalachian State University grew into one of the largest musical events the town of Boone had seen in nearly a decade. Nearly 2,500 attendees enjoyed a full day of top notch musical talent from the local and national scene as well as interactive educational exhibits promoting environmental stewardship provided by more than 15 non-profits from across the state of North Carolina. Since then, MOTM has grown exponentially. Over the past few years the event has showcased amazing talent such as Sam Bush (X3), Keller Williams (X2), Railroad Earth, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Toubab Krewe, Acoustic Syndicate (X3), and many more.

Life In the Carolinas host Carl White visits the Carolina Renaissance Festival for an exclusive behind the scenes look at what is in involved setting the stage for this large scale event.

The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast fit for royalty, and much much more. The 18th annual season opens this fall for seven festive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, from October 8th to November 20th, 2011.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival was introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment. The event has grown into a twenty acre theme park filled with charming cottages and castles, kitchens and pubs, and a most unusual collection of people powered rides and games of skill.

The Carolina event has grown to be one of the largest of the Renaissance fairs nationwide. Tree lined lanes are filled with over 100 purveyors of crafts and food, and non-stop music and comedy shows are presented on 11 stages every event day.

This is one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics ongoing all around you! You can sit back and watch, or you can become a part of the action, surrounded by over 500 costumed characters roaming the festival village. The village lanes are full of peasants singing sea-faring songs and street entertainers surprising you with tall tales and tricks, each with a role to play.

You can experience the clashing of armor and the thundering of hooves daily with full combat jousts at the King's Tournament Arena.

Life In The Carolinas host Carl White visits Maggie Valley and shares a bit of history and life today in the area. Maggie Valley, situated in North Carolina's stunning Smoky Mountains, is known for its unrivaled location and friendly, small town character. When you visit Maggie Valley, you're sure to discover the meaning of Southern hospitality wherever you go and whatever you do.

Gaston County North Carolina offers a rich variety of activities and opportunities for people of all ages. Explore the rich history, enjoy the many festivals and concerts, and embrace the quality of life that makes Gaston so popular. Be sure to check out the website: www.VisitGaston.org

Life In The Carolins host Carl White visits Greenwood SC and discovers many of the things that makes Greenwood such a special place to visit and live.  Greenwood's climate is mild and seasonable, with an average temperature of 68 degrees. While the summer can bring heat and humidity, the spring and fall exhibit mild temperatures and many days filled with sunshine and beauty. Winters in Greenwood are comfortable, with very little precipitation or snow. For visitors, year round outdoor activities are common and popular at local Greenwood attractions.  The city of Greenwood, the county seat, is located near the center of the county. Ware Shoals, in the northeast corner of the county, is 17 miles north of Greenwood and Ninety Six is 9 miles east of Greenwood. The area is accessible to three major interstates and only hours away from both the mountains and the coast.  Greenwood County takes its name from its county seat, Greenwood. The town of Greenwood was named around 1824 for the plantation of an early resident, John McGehee. Greenwood County was formed in 1897 from parts of Abbeville and Edgefield counties, which were originally part of the old Ninety Six District. This part of the backcountry was not settled until the mid-eighteenth century. The town of Ninety Six was established as a frontier trading post around 1730, and it was the site in November 1775 of one of the first South Carolina battles of the American Revolution. In May 1781 American forces besieged the British-held Star Fort at Ninety Six for over a month but were forced to withdraw when British reinforcements approached. The arrival of the railroad in 1852 stimulated cotton growing and textile manufacturing in this area. Local plantation owner Francis Salvador (1747-1776), who was killed fighting Cherokees during the Revolutionary War, was the first Jewish person elected to the state legislature. United States Congressman Preston Smith Brooks (1819-1857) and educator Benjamin Mays (1894-1984) were also residents of Greenwood County.

Haywood County was created from Buncombe County in 1808. It was named in honor of John Haywood, Treasurer of North Carolina. The first court was ordered to be held at Mount Prospect, at which time the justices could decide on some other place for holding court until a courthouse could be erected. In 1809, the justices of the peace were authorized to appoint commissioners to erect the courthouse - "In the erection of the public buildings at Mount Prospect there was laid the foundation of the little city of Waynesville. In the record of the court of pleas and quarter sessions, the name Waynesville occurs first in 1811." Waynesville was confirmed as a town by legislative act in 1810, and it has been the county seat ever since.