WSOC TV visited our office in the Ascend Nonprofit Solutions Center to discuss the impact of Dolly Parton on literacy in Mecklenburg County. Watch the full interview here.
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IN THE NEWS: Media Coverage of Dolly Parton's Legacy
August 2026
Queen City News and Jason Harper hosted our CEO Mike Blackwelder this morning to discuss the impact Dolly Parton made in our community. Watch the full interview here.
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County CEO Mike Blackwelder joined WCNC Charlotte to honor Dolly Parton. "I'm just embracing all the goodness that Dolly carried with her and her love of people and her love of just helping others." Watch the full interview here.
WCNC-TV's Bria Smith interviewed CEO Mike Blackwelder about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the impact in the Mecklenburg County Community. Watch the full interview here.
Queen City News' Jen Cardone covers Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and its impact on families. Watch the full interview here.