Jan 6th, 2009 · Steeped in the Piedmont blues of the North Carolina hill country, the trio breathes new life into the African-American string-band tradition. The group brings a claw-hammer banjo, fiddles, snare drum, bone percussion and even a kazoo to Mountain Stage.
Dec 12th, 2008 · For this holiday season, Day to Day is giving you the only thing it can: Radio. We give today's radio gift to Tiffany Stanfield in Burlington, North Carolina. Tiffany grew up in Hawaii with the sound of mourning doves all around, and wanted to hear them coo again.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Charlotte, North Carolina is the nation's number two banking town. It's also consistently known for home value appreciation. But not all Charlotte residents benefit. Former bank executive Bellverie Ross just got herself out of foreclosure and now she's helping others undertake do-it-yourself rescues. Simone Orendain from member station WFAE in Charlotte, reports.
Nov 5th, 2008 · North Carolina hasn't voted for a Democrat for president since 1976. The formerly red state is now blue. Linda Daves, chairwoman of the North Carolina Republican Party, talks with Renee Montagne about Tuesday's voter turnout in the state.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama made an election eve push through red states, trying to secure wins in traditionally Republican turf. Obama campaigned Monday in Florida, North Carolina and wrapped up in Virginia, just outside of Washington. His core message during rallies has been that it is critical to move beyond the era of President Bush.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Intricate, melodic and vivid: The sound of North Carolina's Annuals is the epitome of sunny indie-pop. The band's thoughtful harmonies, anthemic orchestration and percussion, and bright electronics are given an excellent showcase on Annuals' new album, Such Fun.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Problems for the Republican Party may be best exemplified in North Carolina, where the presidential race is suddenly close. GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole is trailing in her re-election bid. And at least one GOP House seat is in jeopardy of switching parties.
Oct 16th, 2008 · North Carolina-born singer-songwriter Eric Church has quickly become one of the most popular young stars in modern country music. Church recently treated a Mountain Stage audience in Bristol, Tenn./Va., to a stripped-down acoustic performance of what is normally a loud, electric stage show.