Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.

Armstrong discusses a few of her cultural favorites and talks about the need to expand historic preservation in the Triad.

Two Watauga high schoolers are building little free libraries to replace those lost after Hurricane Helene. They're inviting local kids to help in hopes of sparking a love of reading.

The North Carolina Folk Festival's Memorial Open Mic night recognizes the life and legacy of longtime Greensboro resident Matty Sheets. The late musician and songwriter curated open mics across the city for many years, creating a strong sense of community among artists.

The mountain town of about 130 people in Ashe County will play host once again to the Appalachian and folk music Fly Around Festival. Proceeds raised will go toward continued restoration efforts due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

The opening gala will honor 28 different creatives, including Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad.

The names of nine transformative artists, arts educators and supporters were etched in bronze and embedded in Winston-Salem's Walk of Fame. Among them was public radio figure and Wake Forest University professor emeritus Julian Burroughs, who set WFDD on its path more than 50 years ago.

The nods are in both the Primetime and Creative Arts categories.

For decades Hayes Baxley has pointed his camera at the wildest places on earth. Polar bears in the Arctic. Jaguars in Brazil. Among his favorites: the underwater assignments.

The museum is inviting residents to be a part of the ONE by ONE Community Portrait project. The portraits will be included in a photo mosaic displayed in the museum.