In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chat with Dr. Wenonah Haire and Laney Buckley, both members of the Catawba Nation, about the annual Yap Ye Iswa festival, a day that celebrates Catawba ...

The sound of drums and dancing will fill the Catawba reservation east of Rock Hill this Saturday as the Native American tribe hosts its annual Yap Ye Iswa. It’s a festival celebrating Catawba art and ...

It is no secret that Americans are “yappers.” As a culture, we prioritize small talk and dread the ambiguity that accompanies infamous awkward silences. When catching up with old friends or meeting ...