Currently in theaters is the exhilarating film that depicts one of the many movements and acts involved in the fight for suffrage and equality. The story covers the three-month period in 1965 when Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled to Selma, Alabama. The purpose of the 54 mile march from Selma to Montgomery was to protest […]
“Spread It Heavy” with Porch 40
January 28, 2015 by
From house party to premier venue, Porch 40 is increasing the size of their performances, as well as their unique repertoire. Porch 40 is a college town band taking the local music scene in western North Carolina to a new level. Andrew Duncan, Carter McDevitt, Spencer Bradley, Scott Burr and Mitchell Metz formed the progressive/funk/rock group […]
Step Afrika steps onto the stage at WCU
October 23, 2014 by
There was a lot of shouting and hollering as the audience enjoyed the dances that Step Afrika performed on the stage of Western Carolina University’s Bardo Arts and Performing Center, on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event was part of WCU’s Homecoming Week. Step Afrika shocked the crowd when they pulled volunteers out of […]
Ron Rash discusses “Serena”
October 11, 2014 by
Ron Rash, Western Carolina University professor and author of The New York Times bestseller “Serena”, sat down to talk about the success of his book. He gave insight on how he writes a novel, what his inspiration for the novel was and what his next steps will be. View the full report by Rebecca Romo […]
Green Energy Park Festival celebrates Youth Arts Festival
October 2, 2014 by
Families gathered to enjoy the festivities of arts and crafts created by using methane gas. Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) hosted their annual Youth Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20 in efforts to popularize the use of clean renewable energy sources for economic and educational purposes. The Youth Arts Festival offered a variety of […]
WNC celebrates Mountain Heritage Day for 40th year
September 30, 2014 by
People came from all over North Carolina to celebrate the annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, September 27 at the Western Carolina University intramural fields. Mountain Heritage Day is a celebration of the arts and traditions of western North Carolina that has been celebrated for 40 years. It began in 1974 as the Founder’s Day […]
