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Josh McKinney sits in his new recording studio, Josh McKinney Studios. The studio opened last month and McKinney has already had a local gospel group, Contenders for Faith, record their most recent album in the space. The studio has allowed McKinney to turn his musical passion into a business. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

Josh McKinney sits in his new recording studio, Josh McKinney Studios. The studio opened last month and McKinney has already had a local gospel group, Contenders for Faith, record their most recent album in the space. The studio has allowed McKinney to turn his musical passion into a business. (MNJ photo/Juliana Walker)

MOVED BY MUSIC: Local music lover opens new public recording studio

Juliana Walker
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Josh McKinney has loved music for as long as he can remember.  “I’ve been into music my whole life,” McKinney said. “It seems like it’s always sort of defined who I am. I mean, I love it.
Kendall Chandler, owner and developer of The Quill and Honey, wraps up soap bars to prepare them for sale Friday, July 31 during the Rock Hound Craft and Vintage Market at Cross Street Commerce Center. Chandler came to the show from Forks of Ivy. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Kendall Chandler, owner and developer of The Quill and Honey, wraps up soap bars to prepare them for sale Friday, July 31 during the Rock Hound Craft and Vintage Market at Cross Street Commerce Center. Chandler came to the show from Forks of Ivy. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Weekend craft market showcases artisans

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — The Cross Street Commerce Center was alive with activity Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 during the Rock Hound Craft and Vintage Market.  The event, which was open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.