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FF member Tina Hanlon chats with other members as they wait for the October meeting to commence.

Ferrum Forward Conducts November Meeting

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 14, 2024

A crisp autumn breeze welcomed attendees as Chair Burton White welcomed members and guests to the monthly Ferrum Forward meeting at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum on Tues. Nov. 12. White began...

President Mirta Martin and Warren Wilson student Candela Perez-Castellanos speak about Hurricane Helene.

President Mirta Martin’s Thoughts on Lees-McRae Joining Campus After Hurricane Helene

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

Mirta Martin and Warren Wilson student Candela Perez-Castellanos came on to The Panther's Pulse to talk about the tragedy Hurricane Helene left and Lees-McRae's arrival following the natural disaster. Martin...

Panther and Bobcat athletes link arms in a show of solidarity and support. At center is Ferrum President Mirta Martin.

Not Self But Others

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

"Come in," she said. "I'll give you shelter from the storm."--Bob Dylan Lees-McRae College was flooded when Hurricane Helene rolled through Banner Elk, NC. But when the storm clouds dispersed, 120 student-athletes...

FOFP Director Rebecca Saunders (Right) and Vice Executive Director Kat Harrison (Left) join The Panther's Pulse to discuss the non-profits "rollercoaster" proposal process.

Friends of Ferrum Park Talks Future

Kyle Markowitz, Editor November 14, 2024

FOFP joined The Panther's Pulse to talk about their proposal process and what's next as they now own 83 acres of land. Full episodes of The Panther's Pulse take place Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. only on Ferrum...

From left: Erica Austin, Caroline James, and Ashley Bondurant proudly pose at the steps of their salon, ready to add a touch of beauty to the Village.

Handling with Hair

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor November 7, 2024

Gracefully Rooted is a local beauty salon that strives to be a cut above the rest. Located at 4351 Timberline Road, the business is run by a group of three: Owner and hairstylist Erica Austin, Hairdresser...

The horse pull draws a crowd at the annual Folklife Festival.

New Year, Same Traditions

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 31, 2024

Nothing screams fall like the annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, which took over campus on Oct. 26. The fourth Saturday of October brings generations of families inside and outside of the Village...

A skeleton sits upon a car with candy, forewarning trail-goers to beware.

Trick, Treat, or Trail?

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 31, 2024

Treats. Tricks. Scares. Perhaps even nightmares. Spooky season did not turn shy as Friends of Ferrum Park hosted a trick-or-treat trail and a haunted trail Oct. 18 and 19. Running through a hiking...

A hand-written sign hangs over the Ferrum Forward sign announcing that Friends of Ferrum Park raised enough money to purchase the land for the park.

A Park is Coming to the Village

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 28, 2024

After a year and a half, Friend of Ferrum Park can swing and slide their way onto the 83 acres of land signed into the non-profit’s name. Director Rebecca Saunders said she feels an incredible amount...

FOFP is holding their second annual Trick-or-Treat Trail tomorrow from 3-5 p.m.

Halloween Comes Early at Trick-or-Treat Trail

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 18, 2024

Ferrum Forward and Friends of Ferrum Park will be hosting their second annual Trick-or-Treat Trail at Ferrum Park tomorrow from 3-5 p.m at 10884 Franklin St. This event isn’t any ordinary trick-or-treating. Local...

Senior Jamie Adams plays with a cat in Women's Soccer day of service.

Women’s Soccer Supports Franklin County Humane Society

Kyle Markowitz, Editor October 17, 2024

Women’s Soccer held a day of service at the Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood and Adoption Center. “We want to do service projects throughout the year because I want the team to understand...

Fisheries and Wildlife students boat onto the pond during last week's electrofishing event.

A Large-Scale Operation

Grace Weaver, Assistant Editor October 15, 2024

Something on campus was a little fishy last week. There was something in the water. What was it? The fisheries and wildlife students conducted an electrofishing event in Adams Lake with the Virginia...

From left to right: Trent Ray, senior; Alex Reed, senior; Perry Roller, junior; Richard Marshall, sophomore; return to campus with the nuts they collected.

Going Nuts

Franklin Melton, Sports Editor October 15, 2024

Squirrels aren't the only ones collecting acorns this year, the environmental club set out to fill bags with nuts recently. "We went out to collect acorns and walnuts for the Department of Forestry,"...

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