Lees-McRae College News

Maryville College officials are evaluating whether to host a nationally recognized program designed to improve the lives of low-income, middle-age Appalachian women.

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the 37th annual Lees-McRae Alumni Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, taking place Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19.

The 54th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans bring music and entertainment to thousands July 9-12. Traditional and modern Celtic music flood the meadows at dusk and continue into the night.

The Lees-McRae Summer Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of the drama The Secret Garden in the Hayes Auditorium on the Lees-McRae College campus.

All events Saturday unless otherwise noted. Asheville/Buncombe County: Fourth of July Celebration, 4-10 p.m. Martin Luther King Park, Asheville.

The High Country is exploding with events celebrating the nation's independence on Saturday, July 4. Use our list of parades, special events and fireworks to plan your memorable day.

Carter County rescue crews spent close to five hours Monday rescuing a woman who jumped over 50 feet from Twisting Falls in the county.

The cream of the scholastic crop at Watauga High School for the 2008-2009 school year was announced recently with Alexandra Bauer being named valedictorian and Win Matsuda recognized as salutatorian.

Three of Broadway's most popular musicals are coming to the mountains as part of Lees-McRae Summer Theatre's 25th anniversary season.

Applications are now being accepted for the annual summer session of the New Opportunity School for Women at Lees-McRae College.

Dr. Scott Colley, president emeritus of Berry College in Georgia, will be the new president of Lees-McRae College beginning June 1. The Lees-McRae College Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Jane B. Stephenson, elected Dr.

Lees-McRae College presents the Creative and Performing Arts Camp 2009 Monday through Friday, June 29 to July 3 and July 27 to 31.

Photo: Casey B. Gibson The University of Vermont took the top two spots at the division I mena s Collegiate National championship road race on Friday, while Carla Swart repeated in the D1 womena s road race title.

Raleigh native Justin Mitchiner will appear on Nickelodeon 's iCarly show tomorrow at 9pm.

The contracts of seven faculty members at a Banner Elk private college were terminated recently, leaving some of the jobless instructors scratching their heads over the reasons.

Lees-McRae College Performing Arts blends an ancient myth with modern-day themes in its next production, For the Love of the Nightingale .

Published: Monday, April 6, 2009 at 5:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 12:03 a.m. Residents in the Southmont community will be happy to know another Southmont Elementary School will open this fall.

The artwork of D.C. Smith and Germaine Galjour will be on exhibit at the Cheese House Gallery, located on the Lees-McRae College campus, through March 31.

Interview: The Talented Miss Carla Swart Interview with Lees McRae College's multi talented USA Collegiate Champion in Track, Mtn.

Aunt Maxie eased off the clutch, allowing the old '29 Ford Model A to slowly pick up speed as they headed up-town. The streets were lined with stately houses covered in whitewash with magnificent lawns and ...