Black Mountain News: Nature Center deer dies, prompting investigation

From Black Mountain News: The Western North Carolina Nature Center lost the third member of its animal family in six months Thursday night, following the suspicious death of a resident deer. Nature Center director Chris Gentile said park officials are on high alert following the discovery of Baby, a 13-year-old female deer, who was found […]

Native American Expo to be held at WCU Nov. 11-13

Press release from Western Carolina University: The fifth annual Native American Expo at Western Carolina University is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 13, with a series of events and presentations centered on Native American values, traditions and culture. All events, which will be held in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center, […]

Long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis to speak at Brevard College Nov. 7

Press release from Brevard College: Brevard College will host a presentation by long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts. In 2011, Davis became the first woman to claim the overall thru-hike record on the Appalachian Trail by finishing the 2,181-mile journey in […]