Cripple Joe: A Father’s Legacy | Asheville News

Asheville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Meet Joe Davis, a man who turned a childhood knee injury into a legacy of resilience and community impact. In “Cripple Joe: Stories From My Daddy,” his son Donald Davis unveils a vivid, heartfelt portrait of a banker, leader, and local hero in Western North Carolina—complete with a weekend bank for dam workers and early loans to people of color. This isn’t just history; it’s a rollicking, witty journey through rural Haywood County, where Donald’s signature storytelling brings the past to life. Think George Bailey meets Appalachian grit. Don’t miss Donald’s live reading and signing at…