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Following Hurricane Helene, students support their mountain home in its time of need
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in Banner Elk in late September, it became one of the strongest storms to hit these mountains…
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Lees-McRae College to host Homecoming 2024 celebrations for campus and local community
BANNER ELK, N.C.— Lees-McRae College will host the annual Homecoming celebrations this year Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6.…
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Lees-McRae College signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mountain Heritage High School
Mountain Heritage High School, located in Yancey County, North Carolina, has become the newest high school to establish a partnership…
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Lees-McRae College celebrates record growth and retention for 2024–25 academic year
BANNER ELK, N.C.—With more than 900 students enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester, Lees-McRae College has seen a year of…
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Lees-McRae debuts newly renovated Historic Commons with ribbon cutting ceremony
The Historic Commons at Lees-McRae College was rededicated on the morning of Thursday, July 18 following more than two years…
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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre kicks off 2024 season and college’s 125th anniversary with local history production “From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story”
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Rev. Edgar Tufts changed Banner Elk and the surrounding community forever…
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Lees-McRae College named College of Distinction for 7th year, earns national and state-wide recognition
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ Lees-McRae College has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction as one of the best colleges in North…
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Lees-McRae College expands partnership with local high schools through latest Memorandum of Understanding with Mitchell High School
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ A new Memorandum of Understanding between Lees-McRae College and Mitchell High School continues the college’s efforts to…
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Wildcat Lake at Lees-McRae College to open to community for summer season
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ Wildcat Lake will open to the community for summer 2024 on Saturday, May 25. In addition to…
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Lees-McRae College honors newest group of Mountain Legends with ceremony at LP on Main
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ Mountain Legends, a group that honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the High Country through education,…
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