https://www.thenation.com/article/progressives-need-to-stop-ignoring-rural-communities/
Why have rural communities moved so far to the right? Why have farmers, miners, drillers, loggers, and a host of other working folks become so enthralled with the antigovernment, anti-environmentalist, and antilabor pundits and politicians?
UNC class of 1920 graduate and renowned author Thomas Wolfe’s life has been brought to the silver screen in the film “Genius”. The film, starring Colin Firth and Jude Law, was released to limited audiences in major cities on June 10, and will make its N.C. debut tonight in Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial House.
Read more:http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2016/06/wolfe-legacy-lives-on-in-film-genius
Quoted from The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2016/06/wolfe-legacy-lives-on-in-film-genius
http://www.wsj.com/articles/this-bluegrass-jam-has-banjos-corny-jokes-and-a-side-of-fries-1466010162
Musicians find West Virginia Hardee’s, other fast-food joints welcoming venues
Alice Gerrard was inducted in the Hall of Fame in the category of “promoter, organizer and special contributor.”
She was inducted by Art Menius, a major figure in bluegrass circles and formerly a major force behind MerleFest.
Art Menius 