Most people know Andy Griffith as the loveable sheriff of Mayberry, the town based in Mount Airy, NC. Beyond the role, Griffith was a musician and entertainer who shared his knowledge and love of traditional music with his audiences.

Donna Ray Norton and Melanie Rice are eight-generation ballad singers. Along with noted musician Sheila Kay Adams and other local singers, they host a monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail in downtown Marshall, NC. The event has gained notoriety as the only recurring ballad swap in the area, bringing awareness of the traditional music genre …

Tropical storm Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina including Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Swannanoa and Barnardsville in Buncombe, Crossnore in Avery, Old Fort in McDowell, Spruce Pine in Mitchell, and Hot Springs and Marshall in Madison to name a very few. This is not the first time that mighty waves of water have rol…

America has seen its fair share of outlaws throughout history. Musicians have sung their tales, immortalizing them in song from coast to coast and contributing to this country's folklore. North Carolina has a page in outlaw history with the bootlegger Otto Wood. Listen to learn more about Wood and others and the songs they inspired.…

Today's message is the last ever for North Ridge, as we have joined with Flatland in the formation of Heritage Reformed Church. Find more info at hrclbk.com. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar).…

In today's message Pastor Marc prepares the congregation of North Ridge to join with Flatland in the formation of Heritage Reformed Church. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional infor…

Today's message is the Twentieth and last in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.or…

Today's message is the nineteenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and F…

Today's message is the eighteenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and F…

Today's message comes from Matt Cavazos, the pastor of Flatland Bible Church which Northridge will be merging with. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also vis…

Today's message is the seventeenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and …

Today's message is the sixteenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Fa…

Today's message is the Fifteenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Fa…

Today's message is the Fourteenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and F…

Today's message is the thirteenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and F…

Today's message is the twelfth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Face…

Today's message is the eleventh in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Fac…

The Audio for this sermon was partially lost and corrupted due to some equipment failure. Today's message is the third of three in a series explaining why Northridge is integrating children into corporate worship. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos…

Today's message is the second of three in a series explaining why Northridge is integrating children into corporate worship. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may…

Today's message is the first of three in a series explaining why Northridge is integrating children into corporate worship. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may …

Today's message is the tenth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebo…

Today's message is the ninth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebo…

Today's message is the Eighth in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Faceb…

Rare Bird Farm in the mountains of Madison County is an agricultural arts center that hosts performing arts, classes, workshops, and community events, all centered around the ideas of creativity, connection, and collaboration. While not a commercial farm, Rare Bird also raises animals, medicinal plants, and food. We spent some time with Mitchell Da…

Today's message is the Seventh in a series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Face…

Today's message is the sixth in series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook…

Today's message is the fourth in the 2024 Easter series. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook…

An intersection of the natural and musical heritage of WNC can be found in the high mountains. Red Spruce (picea rubens) is prominent at altitudes above 5,000 feet in the Southern Appalachians. It’s also one of the primary tonewoods used in traditional construction of mandolins and guitars. For this episode, we spent time with conservationist Marqu…

Today's message is the second in the 2024 Easter series. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook…

Today's message is the first in the 2024 Easter series. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook …

Traditional music in WNC is a cultural practice that expands into many ways to make a living. We most often think of performers, but for every live music event that takes place, there are folks behind the scenes crossing “I’s” and dotting “T’s” to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. One of the leaders in the event promotion industry is C…

Today's message is the fifth in series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook…

Today's message is the fourth in series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Faceboo…

Today's message is the third in series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook…

Today's message is the second in series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Faceboo…

Rhonda Gouge has done a lot. She’s been a fixture in the Mitchell County music scene since the 1970s, she can play at least a dozen instruments, she’s recorded multiple albums under her own name as well as with others, she’s performed with legendary musicians such as Red Wilson, she’s taught traditional music to more than 1,000 students, and in 202…

In Season One of Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC, we introduced you to banjo stylist Charlie Poole. In Season 5, we're excited to bring you a reading of Louise Wright Price's children's book, Charlie & His Banjo: The Story of Charlie Pool.

Today's message begins a new series through proverbs. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook pa…

If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.…

What do you get when an MD and Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Surgery takes up the banjo? An expertly conducted survey of 32 WNC banjo players! Dr. William Allsbrook, Jr. turned his skills and attention to such a project when he noticed just how many great banjo players lived in Haywood County. His study resulted in a book, Making Music: The B…

Today's message is the fifth in a series on biblical maturity in which Pastor Marc teaches the importance of the holiness. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may a…

Today's message is the fourth in a series on biblical maturity in which Pastor Marc teaches the importance of the Christian witness. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information,…

Today's message is the third in a series on biblical maturity in which Pastor Marc teaches the importance of worship. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous video, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also v…

Today's message is the second in a series on biblical maturity in which Pastor Marc teaches the importance of prayer. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also …

Western North Carolina musical icon Betty Smith passed away on December 1, 2023. Betty was a performer of ballads and traditional songs for decades, but to say only this would be falling short of her large and living legacy. Throughout the course of her life, Betty also took on roles as an educator, an activist, an author, a playwright, and honorar…

Today's message begins a new series on biblical maturity in which Pastor Marc teaches the importance of deep belief. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also v…

Today's message is the last of three advent messages in which Pastor Marc celebrates the rule of Jesus. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the chur…

Today's message is the second of three advent messages in which Pastor Marc fleshes out Jesus' incarnation. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the …

Today's message is the first of three advent messages in which Pastor Marc explains why Jesus had to die. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the ch…

In today's message Pastor Marc explains the biblical role of an elder and Pastor Gabriel is ordained as an elder. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visi…