The marching band and dance team had over 10,000 kids participate, 1977-2019, including a few who’ve started their own performance groups.
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WRES honors its co-founder, mission and 16 years of broadcasting
One of WRES’ earliest goals was to serve “not just the black community, but the community, period, aimed at people of low wealth,” says cofounder John Hayes. The station celebrates 16 years on air, with a banquet celebrating Hayes and his many contributions to the community, on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Askville: Air waves
At the intersection of Coxe and Patton avenues in downtown Asheville, a set of speakers broadcasts a healthy menu of music—from Motown to jazz to blues and gospel—while a DJ waves at passers-by from behind the glass. John Hayes. Photo By Jonathan Welch The man behind the window is John Hayes, the head of WRES-FM, […]