Upchurch, Angela
I organized Milton Renaissance Foundation in order to display and archive the history of the 1796 town of Milton, NC, located at the Virginia border on the Dan River. The unique history of the area … Continue
Sylvia Payne
Russell, Andy
Andy Russell was born into a family and a culture rich with stories and storytellers. Every family gathering was filled with stories of history and hard times, simple pleasures and heartfelt emotions. Andy grew up … Continue
Edwards, Jonathan
Born and raised in North Carolina, I have a love and a passion for our state’s history and the rarer art of storytelling and oral tradition. I am the owner of the Beaufort Ghost Walk … Continue
Ledford, Brenda Kay
A retired educator. Published writer. Author. Blogger. Award-winning poet/writer. 828.389.6262 ledfordbrenda@hotmail.com http://blueridgepoet.blogspot.com
ContinueFreeman, Kyra
In a world of screens and social media videos, the face-to-face, real-time connection between teller and audience is rare and powerful. Kyra Freeman has been fascinated by storytelling since childhood. A former school library media … Continue
Wise, Chris
Retired soldier. Songmaker, Storyteller — making little effort to separate song, story, truth, meditations on the meaning of truth, and outright lies. Raleigh, NC 919.870.1152 jchriswise@nc.rr.com
ContinueBlack, Donny
I am currently a construction safety training manager traveling around the world educating construction workers how to do their jobs without killing themselves or their co-workers. As a Navy brat, former Marine, over the road … Continue
Plasters, Charles
Born in Mayodan, NC on 11-22-1940. Lived first two years in a mill company house with neither running water nor electricity. Family moved to Elizabeth City County, VA. In 1942 when his dad took a … Continue
Wheeler, Anne
Anne first encountered the storytelling community in the early 2000s, when she produced Norton Dill’s award-winning documentary, Kathryn: The Story of a Teller, a long-time favorite at the Shoals. A storyteller herself now, Anne has … Continue
Kirchoff, Bruce
Dr. Bruce Kirchoff is a scientist, storyteller, and improviser. He loves telling stories and working with groups to help them develop the group mind that is necessary to work together effectively. He is committed to … Continue