On The Duck Pond Wall

Alex Elkins wants us to know a new word: decarceration. She's working on an MSW, and she's getting the chance to work in a program that is the first in the country to offer alternatives to felony incarceration. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Adam Bolt is a singer/songwriter with a new live album coming out in 2023. His songs reflect his life -- and lately the songs have been especially good.

Brooklyn Belk is the first EVER Deputy Chief of Professional Standards for the Knoxville Police Department. Listen to find out how she's approaching this opportunity. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Emily Jones is a Park Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving at John Kerr Reservoir (also known as Bugg's Island Lake). She's doing great work as an interpreter, educator, volunteer coordinator, safety trainer -- and she is excited about learning something new all the time!

David Graybeal has written a book called Faith in the West Wing about issues of religion and faith in the television show West Wing. David is a professed "Wing Nut" -- and as a United Methodist pastor, he's also a big fan of faith!

How did Chris Hatcher get from Abingdon to Thailand? Well...it's an interesting story! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Hobnobbing with Opera and Gwyneth Paltrow and Barack Obama is just part of a day's work for Chris Epperly. Listen in to find out how he stays calm while organizing enormous events for big clients.

It was almost the Peddling Goat; but Peddling Jack's is the name that won out for Derek and Anna's hip new downtown Abingdon specialty store. Listen in to find out just how many E&H friends have part of this very cool business venture. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. w...

Mike says he's always been a little crazy: and that's a trait that has proven useful as he has just revived a turn-of-the-century country store in Blackwell Chapel. Spoiler alert: the business is going gangbusters! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

While Jeff was in the Air Force, he got to hobnob with some dignitaries at Andrews AFB. Want to hear some fun stories about the rich and famous?

Shew Properties is a real estate company, but Monica and Daniel Shew have the community's best interest at heart. They even have a mission statement! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Amelia Terry is a Bonner Scholar student at Emory & Henry and her Bonner project is an innovative program called C.H.A.T.S. Listen to learn more about this program aimed at improving communication and listening skills for community members. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported rad...

Part one of a two-part conversation with Eric Drummond Smith, Professor of Politics at UVA's College at Wise, discusses what it's like to teach politics in a politically charged world. Part 2 is a discussion about Eric's other passion, art! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio....

Part two of a two-part conversation with Eric Drummond Smith, Professor of Politics at UVA's College at Wise, discusses his passion for art! Part one is discussion about teaching politics in a politically charged world. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Nancy Bolmeier Fisher co-founded The Origin Project (TOP) with Adriana Trigiani. This meaningful writing program for grade-school students encourages kids to ask questions about their family stories, and then write their own personal story. Their fearless leader who works hours to make the TOP program run like a top, is E&H alumna, Linda Neff Woodward. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM i...

Bonnie is an Emmy-winning member of the 7News team in Washington D.C., but she is as well known for her work in the community as she is for her work in the newsroom. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Law school during the pandemic was a challenge -- but realizing what a law degree could do for the great good was worth all the work. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Stephanie Edwards Compton is part cancer researcher, part nutritionist, and part social media star! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mollie Rorrer Gore is the Corporate Communications and External Affairs director for Santee Cooper Power based in Monks Corner, South Carolina. And she is filled with hope about what energy will look like as we move forward in this world!

Brian Serway is an artist himself -- but his new business venture shines a spotlight on other artists in the region who create what he calls "neo-Appalachian" art. And it's so cool, it'll make you want to holler. Check out his new gallery called HOLLERHOUSE . Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listene...

It's hard to pin down exactly what Cristin Colvin does: musician, composer, vocalist, director? It's not easy to contain this much talent into a single word! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Donald Thurston is living a life of promise: and he's setting a great example for young people to follow. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Unfortunately, Gail Weaver Norwood knows about grief. But her experiences have led her to record some observations and advice for all those who will make that journey. Her book is "Escape from Grief Prison: A Story of Love, Loss, and Healing," and you won't want to miss this conversation about some of the lessons she has learned.

There's a big Labor Day event coming up in Saltville -- but this is a small town with an eye on a future that's even farther down the road. And they are promising to do it with an eye on nature. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Kelli Landreth is a traveling occupational therapist, and she says it's the greatest profession in the world. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com