Warren Wilson College (WWC) is creating a unique environment where students can pursue their passion for animals while enjoying the companionship of their own pets. The college recently introduced a new Animal Science major, set to launch in the fall of 2025.
Our Newest Stories
El Puente at Penland Gallery Showcases the Work of Puerto Rican Artists Through June 7
Penland Gallery’s El Puente continues through June 7. The exhibition presents the work of four Puerto Rican artists: mixed media sculptors Ada del Pilar Ortiz and Luis Gabriel Sanabria; ceramic sculptor Jaime Suárez; and ceramic sculptor and Mitchell County resident Cristina Córdova, who curated the show.
Kathleen Turczyn Captures the Personalities of Animal Subjects at Mica Gallery in Bakersville
When a gallery greets visitors with a handmade dog bowl filled with water at its front door, you know there are animal lovers inside. Mica Gallery, in Bakersville, is one such space. The artists who own and manage the gallery cherish pets and welcome works that reflect that sentiment.
History Feature: Brevard’s Unofficial Mascot ~ How the White Squirrel Became an Icon
As the story goes, a carnival rolled into Madison, FL, in 1949. A pair of ivory rodents were part of the main act, but escaped their cages and smartly found their way to a nearby pecan orchard. The orchard owner hired H.H. Mull to capture the roving duo, and he brought them to his young niece, Barbara Mull, in Brevard.
Conservation: NC Bradford Pear Bounty Makes Strides in Eliminating Invasive Trees
The NC Bradford Pear Bounty program has become a key initiative in North Carolina’s fight against the spread of invasive Bradford pear trees, a cultivar of the Callery pear tree. Launched in 2022, the program is a collaboration between NC State Extension, NC Urban Forest Council, NC Forest Service and NC Wildlife Federation.
Get Tickets Now for BRO’s Summer Soirée
On Sunday, June 8, join the Blue Ridge Orchestra (BRO) at Souther Williams Vineyard, in Fletcher, for Summer Soirée, its annual fundraiser. A celebration of summer’s arrival and BRO’s 25th anniversary, the event will include an evening of music, fine wine and gourmet catered food.
Brett Suess Joins The Silo Cookhouse at Horse Shoe Farm as Chef de Cuisine
Brett Suess has joined The Horse Shoe Farm as Chef de Cuisine at The Silo Cookhouse. With a modern take on Appalachian cuisine and a wealth of experience in open-fire cooking, Suess brings a fresh perspective to the restaurant, which is known for its locally inspired menu crafted by executive chef Dan Williams.
Book Feature: Stronger Than the Storm: Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene and the ensuing destruction, we all found our own ways to cope and to move forward. For Shelley McKechnie, writing was the answer. “It’s what I’ve always done to try to find equilibrium,” she says. “I thought others might be doing that, too."