Good News Blog
The Breakfast Club with Mark and Paige
Paige walks into the studio 20 seconds before The Breakfast Show goes live. She slides into her studio chair, adjusts the microphone hanging in front of her, and picks up the notes Mark has placed on the counter where she sits. With 5 seconds to spare, she is ready to go. Mark flips on the mic and cues the show’s opener.
Announcer: Wake up Sleepy Heads! It’s time for the Breakfast Club … with Mark and Paige!
Mark: Good morning, Good morning! It’s 11 minutes after seven in the morning on a fabulous Friday. Good morning, Paige!
Paige: Good morning, my love.
At a time of day when most of us are fumbling with coffee makers and struggling to formulate anything other than single-syllable sentences, Mark Warwick and Paige Posey are providing their listeners with news, announcements, local interviews, music, trivia, and delightful energy to start a new day in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Stitching Together an Extraordinary Life
Georgia Bonesteel has created an extraordinary career woven from a life filled with resilience, determination, and a teacher’s passion to share her experience and knowledge. Given these qualities, it’s no surprise that this Flat Rock resident has fashioned a career as a television personality, prolific author, and been accorded the title of “Grande Dame of American Quilting.”
Tales from the Side of the Road
Driving down Greenville Highway in Flat Rock a couple of weeks ago, I noticed several people in bright orange vests walking along the side of the road. They were collecting trash in large bags as they worked their way down the road. Whoever they were, it was obvious that they were working to keep Flat Rock beautiful.
The Travels of Ticketoo
In June of 2005, Kris and Tony Crimi set sail from Bayfield, Wisconsin in pursuit of a dream - a dream that would span three years and take them to nearly 50 islands in the Caribbean Basin. Those three years would fill their lives with memories too numerous to count, adventures few of us ever experience, and friendships that will last the rest of their lives.
Escape from Paradise
(Jhan and Tony Dunn recently moved to Flat Rock after losing their home in Paradise, CA to the devastating Camp Fire in November 2018. Approximately 90% of the homes in Paradise were destroyed and 85 people lost their lives, making the Camp Fire the deadliest wildfire in California history. The following article includes excerpts from Tony Dunn’s blog post entitled, “Escape from Paradise.'“ With permission.)
Be it Resolved
Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2020? Flat Rock Together was curious to see what area residents and visitors had planned for not only the new year but a new decade. We also wanted to know what would make 2020 a successful year in their opinion.