StoryTown Radio Show: Haints, Hollers, and Halloween

About this episode

The episode features chilling stories about local legends and Halloween themes, including the Wampus Cat and ghostly encounters.

Things are getting dark and mysterious at the StoryTown Radio Show. Celebrate the season with true and chilling stories all about “Haints, Hollers, and Halloween.” Have you ever seen the Wampus Cat wandering the banks of the Nolichucky River? We’ve got tales about that local legend, as well as dropped calls, ghostly roommates, and much more! Joining the cast this month is scholar and performer of traditional Appalachian ballads, Katie Hoffman.

People in this episode

Guest: Katie Hoffman

Topics covered

• Haints
• Hollers
• Halloween
• local legends
• ghost stories

Keywords

• Appalachian ballads
• true stories
• mystery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Haints, Haints, Hollers, and

Places: the Nolichucky River

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