BOONE–Because of a death in the family, Lee Smith will be unable to participate in the Nov. 6 “Storytellers and Songwriters” program, part of the Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University. [more]

A five-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help Appalachian State University prepare new teachers who have entered the teaching profession from other careers.  [more]

Creative designs and funny smiles lined Sanford Mall following a pumpkin-carving contest sponsored by the Appalachian Heritage Council, a student organization at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University presents Brian Bailey in a solo organ concert on Friday, Nov. 7. The 8 p.m. concert will be held in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–Robert S. Stec, chairman and chief executive officer of Lexington Home Brands, will be the speaker for the Nov. 12 Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Students in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present a concert of woodwind chamber music Thursday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–A readers theater performance of “They Don’t Live Here Anymore” will be presented Nov. 3-4 at Appalachian State University by students in Lees-McRae College’s Department of Performing Arts. [more]