Banner Elk, NC News
Banner Elk, NC News
2012 Summer Concerts in the Park
Degrees conferred upon 230 during commencement exercises; Speaker Robert S. Jepson encourages the Class of 2012 to ‘make a difference’
LMC student Walter Ford selected as finalist in ASU’s Appalachian Adventure Achievement Award
Athletic Training Education reaccredited by Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education
Alumnus of the Month: James “Jim” Edward Mahan ’59
Summer School registration open now through May 14
Commencement exercises are Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m.; Robert Jepson to deliver commencement address
Two Lees-McRae students chosen to participate in Wake Forest University’s Summer Management Program
2012 Summer Concerts in the Park
Lees-McRae offers a variety of camps this summer
Banner Elk Farmers Market returns to Lees-McRae April 19
Mountain storyteller and musician Betty Smith presents free concert April 10 at 7 p.m.
Dr. John Inscoe delivers Appalachian Heritage Week keynote address April 12 at 7 p.m.
Lees-McRae College Summer 2012 preview
Lees-McRae College featured on WBTV’s Carolina Camera March 28 at 9 p.m.
Stephenson Center presents Appalachian Heritage Week celebrating mountain heritage April 9-13
Elizabeth Baird Hardy leads discussion on The Hunger Games March 29 at 7 p.m.
Lees-McRae College and the Avery Chamber of Commerce present dinner with Greg LeMond March 24
Memorial service for Jack Masters to be held March 4 at 2 p.m. in Evans Auditorium
Orville Hicks brings old-time stories to Lees-McRae March 15
Lees-McRae College is on the road!
New May Wildlife Center under construction, Scheduled to open this spring
Business Speaker Series presents four lectures in support of Career Exploration Month
Lees-McRae hosts V-Day Campaign February 13-16
Lees-McRae College Theatre Arts Education Students and Faculty Teach at Odyssey of the Mind
Alumni and friends are invited to participate in Career and Internship Fair March 14
Career Resource Center seeks alumni mentors
Stephenson Center for Appalachia presents David Haney and Lisa Baldwin with program on Bluegrass and early country music February 9
Performing Arts presents Baby, the musical, February 23-26
Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Series features Dr. Laura Hobgood-Oster February 21
Winterfest
Lees-McRae cyclist Megan Baab killed in training accident
El Camino Academy director visits Division of Education, Shares teaching opportunities in Colombia
New Opportunity School for Women wins! Voted grand prize winner for national AARP contest highlighting volunteer work, Receives $15,000
Heiferpalooza – A Silent Auction November 29-30
Sugar Fest
Lees-McRae Vocal Students Advance to Regional NATS Auditions
Lees-McRae shines in NCAA Academic Success Rate report
Sport Administration and Physical Education students tour Bristol Motor Speedway
Lees-McRae College Performing Arts presents Shakespeare’s comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, November 17 – 20
Career Resource Center introduces Alumni Mentoring Program
New Opportunity School for Women wins $5,000 in AARP Create the Good Contest; Finalist for $10,000 grand prize
Karen Sabo is new director of New Opportunity School for Women at Lees-McRae College
Athletic Training Education Program receives reaccreditation through 2015-16 academic year
Professor Allen Speer honored by historians for latest book
Lees-McRae sponsors Electronics Recycling Drive Saturday at Town Hall
Lees-McRae students unite to assist residents of Goose Creek Island after Irene
Melvin Whittenburg ’85 is September’s Alumnus of the Month
Whitesell Costume Shop hosts costume sale October 1
Appalachian scholar Dr. William Turner presents lecture September 29
Good Times Elevated: Homecoming Weekend is September 30-October 2!
Performing Arts presents musical Curtains Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Founder’s Day ceremony to be held Friday, September 23 with dedication of Rev. Edgar Tufts statue
Let It B.E. Music Festival Comes Together for Community
Lees-McRae to host Word of Faith School Holocaust Museum Exhibit Sept. 7-10
Outdoor Programs hosts the 6th annual REEL ROCK Film Tour
Alumnus Brent Bookwalter ’06 enjoys role in teammate Cadel Evans’ Tour de France victory
Gary Moss ’99 is July’s Alumnus of the Month
Sisters Karol Ogburn Laws ’50 and Jean Ogburn Neal ’52 receive Alumni Service Award during Frolic Week
Golden Heritage Society pledges $105,000 toward roof replacement projects on North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia historic buildings
Lees-McRae awarded mini-grant from Mellon Foundation for study abroad opportunities
Dr. William Turner presents third Stephenson Lecture July 27 on black Appalachia
Educator, novelist and children’s author Gloria Houston is second installment of Stephenson Lecture Series on Appalachia July 20
Stephenson Lecture Series on Appalachia begins July 13, Features musicians, a novelist and a scholar
Toni Cook ’01 is June’s Alumna of the Month
Community Membership passes available for use of campus facilities
Two “Volunteer Days” scheduled for July; Alumni and community invited to lend a hand on campus
Independence Day Picnic
39th Annual Alumni Arts and Crafts Show begins July 9
Lees-McRae College introduces the Summer Lunch and Learn Series
LMC Outoor Programs Presents: Fresh Tracks
47th Annual Roasting of the Hog and fireworks
Miranda Lilly ’11 to attend veterinary school this fall
Cycling: Matz, Sheedy each ride away happy
Athletics News: Mac tackles spring cleaning on 'Minute with Mac'
Athletics News: Pool Hours for Williams Gymnasium - Summer 2011
Athletics News: Former coach and athlete still going strong at age 100
Athletics News: Dr. Ed Shelton makes generous donation to Bobcat athletics
W. Lacrosse: Bobcats win inaugural Team Sportsmanshi Award
New Opportunity School for Women at Lees-McRae accepting applications for Summer 2011 session
Alumna of the Month: June Minton Smith ’55
Hood and Shelton receive honorary doctorate degrees at Commencement
Lees-McRae College introduces inaugural Bicycle Studies Program to key Advisory Council members
W. Track and Field: Henderson earns Scholar Athlete of the Year honors
W. Tennis: Vanard named Conference Carolinas Scholar Athlete of the Year
M. Tennis: VanHoy nets league Scholar Athlete of the Year honors
M. Track and Field: Bobcats place six on Southeast Region team
W. Track and Field: Four Bobcats named to Southeast Region Team
M. Track and Field: Webb places second at Aggie Classic
Lees-McRae Farmers Market every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. on Tate Lawn
Lees-McRae College confers degrees upon 219 graduates, Awards honorary doctorates to Trustees Hood and Shelton
Cycling: Bobcats cap tremendous championship season
Cycling: Bobcats take second at Road Nationals
Cycling: Bobcats maintain slim lead at Road Nationals
Athletics News: Special graduation edition of Minute with Mac
M. Soccer: Staats, Duffy and Palmer to play in PDL this summer
Cycling: Bobcat Blog at Collegiate Road Nationals
W. Soccer: Returning Bobcats pass along advice to incoming freshmen
M. Golf: Lees-McRae discontinues men's golf program
Fred I. Dickerson ’31 turns 100-years-old May 6
Commencement Exercises are Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m.
Relay for Life raises nearly $4000 for cancer research
Senior AnnMarie Hall founds Equestrian Club at Lees-McRae
M. Soccer: Thompson steps down as men's soccer coach
Athletics News: Bobcats finish fourth in Joby Hawn Cup race
Athletics News: Mac takes a dip in the pool on the latest Minute with Mac
W. Track and Field: Moorhead, Cook pace Bobcats to sixth-place finish at Southeast Regional
W. Lacrosse: Flames scorch Bobcats, 22-6
M. Track and Field: King, Simpkins lead Bobcats to fifth-place finish at Southeast Regional
Athletics News: Mac suits up for women's lacrosse on Minute with Mac
M. Volleyball: Mercado nets second straight all-Conference Carolinas recognition
M. Golf: Buchanan finishes third, Bobcats seventh at Conference Carolinas Championship
M. Golf: Madison paces Bobcats in final round of the Conference Carolinas Championship
Cycling: Sheedy leads Bobcats to SECCC title
Softball: Bobcats power way into Conference Carolinas Championship
Softball: Fleet edge Bobcats, 2-1, for Conference Carolinas Tournament title
W. Track and Field: Saturday's Conference Carolinas Track & Field Championships postponed two hours
M. Track and Field: Saturday's Conference Carolinas Track & Field Championships postponed two hours
Athletics News: Saturday's Conference Carolinas Track & Field Championships postponed two hours
M. Tennis: No. 28 Bobcats blank Bulldogs, 5-0
Athletics News: Live results from the Conference Carolinas Track & Field Championships
Athletics News: Mac braves the steeplechase on Minute with Mac
W. Tennis: Bobcats blank Valkyries, 9-0
Athletics News: Bobcats take part in LMC's Mountain Day
W. Tennis: Tuesday's Converse/LMC match postponed
Softball: Tuesday's LMC/SAPC twin-bill postponed
W. Lacrosse: MacConnell paces Bobcats past Fleet, 22-14
Cycling: Bobcats dominate course at King Race Weekend
M. Tennis: No. 28 Bobcats rally past Falcons, 5-4
Softball: Bobcats storm past Bulldogs in sweep
W. Tennis: Fleet sails by Bobcats, 9-0
W. Lacrosse: Converse rallies past Lees-McRae, 22-13
M. Lacrosse: Knights slay Bobcats, 16-6
Relay for Life starts April 15 at 6 p.m. in Evans Auditorium
W. Lacrosse: Four named to Conference Carolinas Academic Team
M. Tennis: Friday's LMC/Wingate match canceled
M. Golf: Friday's LMC/Montreat matchup canceled
Athletics News: Behind-the-Scenes with this week's 'Minute with Mac'
Athletics News: Mac talks golf on this installment of Minute with Mac
W. Lacrosse: Falcons glide past Bobcats
Softball: Gregg paces Bobcats to split with Fleet
M. Track and Field: King hurdles way to Conference Carolinas weekly honors
W. Track and Field: Cook named Conference Carolinas Field Athlete of the Week
W. Tennis: Royals cruise past Bobcats, 8-1
M. Tennis: Royals upset No. 22 Bobcats, 7-2
W. Lacrosse: No. 4 Saints cruise past Bobcats, 22-4
W. Cross Country: Shields twins resume their run
W. Tennis: Vanard named to Conference Carolinas all-Academic team
M. Tennis: VanHoy garners Conference Carolinas academic honors
Cycling: Bobcats pace field at Mars Hill
W. Tennis: Tuesday's Converse/LMC match rescheduled
M. Tennis: Saints edge Bobcats, 5-4
W. Lacrosse: Knights knock off Bobcats, 16-2
Softball: Cobras sweep Bobcats in twin-bill
W. Tennis: Bobcats rally past Limestone, 6-3
End of Academic Year events begin April 14 with 52nd Annual Honors and Awards ceremony
Performing Arts presents musical revue, Beguiled Again, April 8-10
Athletics News: Mac talks women's soccer on Minute with Mac
Softball: Friday's LMC/BAC twin-bill rescheduled for Saturday
W. Track and Field: Curry named Conference Carolinas Field Athlete of the Week
M. Lacrosse: Wednesday's LMC/Pfeiffer game postponed
Softball: Campbell ranked second in nation in saves
Exclusive Lees-McRae College terra cotta pots available for purchase
2011 Summer School course schedules announced
Softball: Erskine/LMC doubleheader rescheduled
W. Lacrosse: Wednesday's LMC/Limestone game postponed
Softball: Coleman tabbed Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
Appalachian Heritage Week is April 4-8 at Lees-McRae College
W. Lacrosse: Moody, Bobcats listed in NCAA statistics
W. Tennis: Queens match rescheduled for April 6
M. Tennis: Queens match rescheduled for April 6
Cycling: Warner, Larson lead Bobcats at Clemson's Collegiate Road Weekend
M. Volleyball: Mercado climbs to second in kills per set
M. Volleyball: Bobcats rally for five-set win over Ball State
Softball: Coleman, Robb pace Bobcats to sweep of Falcons
M. Track and Field: High leads Bobcats at Asics Classic
M. Lacrosse: Bulldogs best Bobcats 14-4
W. Track and Field: Henderson paces Bobcats at Asics Classic
Athletics News: Spring Desktop Wallpapers Now Available!
M. Volleyball: Patriots sweep Bobcats, 3-0
M. Tennis: Sunday's LMC/Queens match postponed
W. Tennis: Sunday's LMC/Queens match postponed
M. Tennis: Bobcats ground Fleet, 7-2
W. Track and Field: Curry, Bass pace record day for Bobcats
M. Track and Field: Bobcats shine on first day of Asics Classic
Athletics News: Athletic Training highlighted on Minute with Mac
M. Lacrosse: Men's lacrosse falls to Mars Hill, 14-6
Softball: Bobcats listed in NCAA statistics
W. Tennis: Former Bear Hiatt competing on hardcourt
M. Lacrosse: Bobcats listed in NCAA statistics
Softball: Crusaders conquer Bobcats
W. Tennis: Bulldogs rally to edge Bobcats, 5-4
M. Tennis: Bobcats best Bulldogs, 6-3
W. Lacrosse: Bobcats ranked fifth in ground balls
M. Volleyball: Bobcats surge in NCAA statistics rankings
M. Tennis: Jaguars claw Bobcats, 7-2
W. Soccer: Details announced for 2011 Elite/Team Camp
M. Tennis: Pair of men's tennis schedule changes announced
M. Volleyball: Bobcats sweep Pfeiffer on senior day
W. Lacrosse: Crusaders push past Bobcats, 18-6
Softball: Bobcats wrangle Tornado to win two
Athletics News: Mac talks softball on latest Minute with Mac
W. Lacrosse: Dragons singe past Bobcats, 14-13
M. Soccer: Details announced for men's soccer alumni weekend
M. Golf: Bobcats finish second at Montreat Spring Invitational
M. Volleyball: Mercado vaults to second in nation in kills
Softball: Coley named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
Softball: Pair of softball schedule changes announced
W. Lacrosse: Bobcats listed prominently in NCAA Statistics
M. Lacrosse: Lees-McRae listed in NCAA statistics
Cycling: Bobcats lead the pack at Georgia Tech
Cycling: Bobcats dominate field at Seminole Cycling Classic
M. Tennis: Bulldogs hold off Bobcats, 5-2
M. Golf: Bobcats cruise past Cavaliers to open spring season
Softball: Huskies power past Bobcats, 7-0
Softball: Golden Bears claw past Bobcats, 8-0
M. Lacrosse: No. 4 Le Moyne shuts down Lees-McRae
W. Lacrosse: No. 4 Dolphins glide past Bobcats
Athletics News: Mac talks cycling on this installment of Minute with Mac
M. Volleyball: Mercado, Bobcats listed prominently in NCAA statistics
M. Volleyball: Mercado named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
Softball: Timberwolves scratch past Bobcats, 4-1
Softball: Bobcats defeat Devils in five innings, 10-1
W. Lacrosse: Balanced attack paces Bobcats past Blue Knights, 18-6
M. Lacrosse: Storm surges past Bobcats, 14-9
Softball: Huntsinger powers Bobcats past Griffins, 8-3
Softball: The Rock holds off Bobcats, 9-6
M. Volleyball: Mercado smashes way to AVCA National Player of the Week honors
M. Track and Field: Simpkins, Williams lead Bobcats at Power Sox Invitational
M. Track and Field: Fletcher nabs second straight Southeast Region Coach of the Year honors
W. Track and Field: Moorhead paces Bobcats at Power Sox Invitational
M. Tennis: Sunday's LMC/UNC Asheville match postponed
Softball: Bobcat blog at the Rebel Games
W. Tennis: Saturday's LMC/LMU women's tennis match canceled
M. Tennis: Saturday's LMC/LMU men's tennis match canceled
Softball: Saturday's Erskine/LMC doubleheader postponed
M. Volleyball: Mercado, Gonzales power Bobcats to sweep of EMU and NJIT
W. Track and Field: Five Bobcats earn region honors
M. Track and Field: Bobcats place eight on all-region team
W. Basketball: Thurau nets third-team all-Conference Carolinas honors
Athletics News: Mac talks men's volleyball on Minute with Mac
M. Basketball: McFerran garners third-team all-Conference Carolinas recognition
M. Track and Field: Bobcats top region poll for sixth straight week
Homecoming and Alumni Frolic Week dates announced
W. Cross Country: Bobcats garner USTFCCCA all-Academic status
Cycling: Lees-McRae Cycling: Building for the Future
W. Tennis: Bulldogs sweep Bobcats, 7-0
M. Volleyball: Bobcats cruise past Shock, 3-0
Softball: Lions walk-off with comeback win over Bobcats
W. Basketball: Cobra strike silences Bobcats, 90-86, in overtime
M. Tennis: Elon drops Lees-McRae, 7-0
W. Lacrosse: Bobcats rout Battling Bishops, 22-4
M. Lacrosse: Royals hold off Bobcats, 12-6
Fraziers make gift to Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute in honor of late son
Dr. Lawrence Hopkins ’70 joins Board of Trustees
Athletics News: Mac highlights LMC's athletic facilities on Minute with Mac
Softball: Pioneers rally to sweep Bobcats
M. Tennis: Solymosi nets Player of the Week honors
M. Volleyball: Mercado powers way to Player of the Week honors
W. Basketball: Strong second half pushes Crusaders past Bobcats
M. Volleyball: Bobcats ranked ninth in the nation in aces
M. Track and Field: Bobcats continue to top Southeast Region poll
W. Track and Field: Bobcats ranked fourth in Southeast Region poll
Softball: Railsplitters sweep Bobcats in Tuesday twin-bill
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre announces 2011 schedule; Returning to three-show season
M. Cross Country: Simpkins, Thorbergsen earn USTFCCCA all-Academic honors
M. Soccer: Dates announced for Bobcat men's soccer camps
W. Cross Country: Shoemaker, Henderson earn USTFCCA all-Academic honors
Winter Is Still Alive At Beech Mountain Resort
W. Lacrosse: Royals surge past Bobcats in season opener
M. Tennis: Wildcats rally past Bobcats, 6-1
W. Track and Field: Cook paces Bobcats at ASU Invitational
M. Track and Field: Records fall for Bobcats at ASU Invitational
M. Volleyball: No. 11 Nittany Lions scrape past Bobcats in five set thriller
M. Track and Field: Bobcats favored to win third straight conference crown
W. Track and Field: Lees-McRae picked to win Conference Carolinas Championship
W. Basketball: Thompson leads Bobcats past Valkyries, 76-70
Athletics News: Mac talks about Bobcat community involvement on Minute with Mac
M. Tennis: Bobcats fall to Gardner-Webb, 5-2
M. Lacrosse: No. 4 Saints surge past Bobcats
Softball: Huntsinger nabs second straight Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
M. Volleyball: Bobcats listed prominently in NCAA Statistics
W. Basketball: Bobcats conquer Knights, 87-53
M. Basketball: Knights hold off Bobcats, 87-78
M. Tennis: No. 23 Bobcats coast past Crusaders, 9-0
Athletics News: Mac shares about Bobcat Club on Minute with Mac
Carla Swart memorial service set for Saturday at Banner Elk Presbyterian
Polsgrove and Wild to coach barefoot for Samaritan’s Feet
W. Track and Field: Bobcats ranked third in Southeast Region
Softball: Huntsinger named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
W. Soccer: Bobcats set to take on four Division I foes this spring
M. Track and Field: Bobcats headline Southeast Region for third straight week
M. Basketball: Queens denies Lees-McRae, 70-60
M. Basketball: Polsgrove to coach barefoot for Samaritan's Feet
W. Basketball: Wild to coach barefoot for Samaritan's Feet
W. Basketball: Royals hold off Bobcats, 74-67
M. Volleyball: Ramirez, Mercado highlight NCAA statistics rankings
Cycling: Carla Swart memorial service set for Saturday
Softball: Bobcats power way to split with Bears
Athletics News: Polsgrove and Wild to coach barefoot for Samaritan's Feet
Softball: Bobcats sweep Broncos to open season
M. Tennis: Saturday's LMC/Wofford match postponed
M. Volleyball: Trojans squeeze past Bobcats in sweep
M. Basketball: Bobcats cruise past Wildcats, 79-44
Cycling: Ride and Learn: Lees-McRae College Cycling
Traditional storyteller Orville Hicks at Lees-McRae February 17
Athletics News: Mac talks men's tennis on Minute with Mac
M. Basketball: Falcons hold off Bobcats, 105-89
Athletics News: Today's LMC/Belmont Abbey tennis matches postponed
W. Basketball: Falcons soar over Bobcats, 87-52
Vineyard Vines ties now available at LMC Bookstore
M. Tennis: Bobcats tabbed first in conference preseason poll
Campus will be tobacco-free June 1
Staley Lecture Series presents Justice Drayton Nabers
Softball: Bobcats picked eighth in Conference Carolinas preseason poll
Minor degree in Bicycling Studies added to curriculum
Athletics News: Vineyard Vines ties now available at LMC Bookstore
M. Basketball: Tonight's Belmont Abbey/Lees-McRae matchup postponed
W. Basketball: Tonight's Belmont Abbey/Lees-McRae matchup postponed
Athletics News: New installment of Minute with Mac now available
W. Basketball: Basketball schedule changes announced
M. Basketball: Basketball schedule changes announced
Lees-McRae cyclist Carla Swart killed in accident in South Africa
Cycling: Tonight's vigil for Carla Swart to be webcast
Cycling: Lees-McRae mourns loss of Carla Swart
Lees-McRae College opens pet friendly residence hall for inaugural semester of pet friendly program
W. Track and Field: Lees-McRae posts solid showing at App Indoor Open
M. Track and Field: Bobcats post solid showing at App Indoor Open
M. Basketball: Monday's LMC/Limestone game postponed
W. Basketball: Monday's LMC/Limestone game postponed
M. Basketball: LMC/Mount Olive rescheduled for Sunday
Athletics News: Saturday's basketball doubleheader postponed
M. Basketball: Queens rolls past Lees-McRae, 70-44
W. Basketball: Royals outlast Bobcats, 70-57
M. Basketball: Multimedia Coverage for LMC/Queens
W. Basketball: Multimedia Coverage for LMC/Queens
Athletics News: LMC to host Take a Kid to the Game Saturday
Athletics News: 12 LMC student-athletes earn 4.0 GPA in 2010 Fall Semester
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve Celebration
47th Annual Roasting of the Hog and Fireworks Display
Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Avery County
Season Pass Special Offer
Lees-McRae College welcomes Kerry Kennedy April 16
Kaleidoscope Dance Concert
The Laramie Project
Santa's Visit and Christmas Tree Lighting
Woolly Worm Festival
Woolly Worm Woad Wace
Student Directed One Act Plays
Candlelight Christmas Concert
Candlelight Christmas Concert
Noises Off
The Laramie Project
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