Terrye Jacobs: Downtown Hendersonville in Full Bloom Each spring, Hendersonville, NC’s Main Street blossoms into a flowery wonderland during Garden Jubilee — one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina and one of the biggest annual events in…
Sewing a Movement: Georgia Bonesteel and the American Quilt Revival Long before YouTube tutorials and Instagram reels, Georgia Bonesteel was teaching America how to make quilts — one stitch at a time. Georgia helped spark a nationwide quilting revival through her PBS…
Chuck Edwards: From the Golden Arches to the Halls of Congress In this episode of the Kudzu Project, Nick sits down with Congressman Chuck Edwards, a Western North Carolina native whose story begins right here in Henderson County. Born in Waynesville and…
Breaking Free: Tiffany Lucey on Escaping Control and Building a New Life If you live in Henderson County, North Carolina, chances are you’ve seen Tiffany Lucey before. As the Social Media Coordinator for the County, she’s become a familiar face…
From Addiction to Recovery: Daniel Conway’s Mission to Help Others Find Their Way Back Daniel Conway knows addiction from both sides of the table. Today, he serves as the Program Coordinator for Henderson County’s Adult Recovery Court (ARC), a program…
Called to Serve: Adam R. Smith and the Frustration that Fuels his Fight I had the opportunity to sit down with Adam R. Smith, congressional candidate in North Carolina’s 11th District, who took time out of his busy campaign schedule to join…
Mayor Barbara Volk on Leadership, Longevity, and her Love of Hendersonville In this episode of the Kudzu Project, I sit down with Barbara Volk, the first female and second longest-tenured mayor of Hendersonville, North Carolina, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, legacy, and…
The Power of Family: Turning Survival into Strength with Cheryl Stuller In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Stuller, owner of Stuller Power Solutions in Hendersonville, North Carolina, for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, perseverance, and rebuilding…
Real Talk with Rev. Anthony McMinn, President & CEO of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission In this episode of The Kudzu Project, I sit down with Rev. Anthony McMinn, President and CEO of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, for a powerful and raw conversation about…
A Community in Alignment: Dr. Jenn Hensley on Growth, Wellness & Leadership You heard it here first: Dr. Jennifer Hensley is running for Mayor of Hendersonville, N.C. The local chiropractor has spent more than two decades helping people feel more aligned…
A Man on a Mission: My interview with Commander Bill Manofsky, USN (Ret.) In this episode of the Kudzu Project, we sit down with Commander Bill Manofsky, USN (Ret.), a remarkable figure whose life blends aviation, engineering, and quiet dedication in…
A Life of Service: My Conversation with Alan Yeck of the Veterans Healing Farm In this special episode, I sit down with Alan Yeck, Director of the Veterans Healing Farm in Mills River, N.C., to talk through a lifetime shaped…
Back to Basics: Fiscal Fundamentals & the Future of WNC In this episode of the Kudzu Project, I sit down with Daniel Andreotta of Integrity Financial Group to talk about where the economy really stands—nationally, regionally, and right here in…
Missing But Not Forgotten: Major Bob Johnson & Henderson County’s MIA Heroes Retired Army Major Bob Johnson has made it his mission to ensure that Henderson County’s Missing in Action servicemembers from World War II are never lost to time.…
Taking a walk on Hendersonville’s Wild Side with Haunts of Hendo In the second installment of the Kudzu Project, host Nick Lucey sits down with Sebastian Badger of “Haunts of Hendo” for a walk through Hendersonville’s haunted history — from…
Episode 1: Jay Egolf on Listening and Learning in Henderson County, NC In this debut episode of The Kudzu Project, host Nick Lucey sits down with Jay Egolf, Henderson County Commissioner and local business leader, for a candid conversation about…