MUSIC | BETWEEN THE NOTES Between the Notes: The emotional power of Christopher Cross' voice Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Sep 2, 2026 Sep 2, 2026 Updated 9 hrs ago 0 Christopher Cross performs Aug. 14 at the Long Beach Amphitheatre in California. Dr. Barton Goldsmith Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Christopher Cross doesn’t need to overpower a room. 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Marion's WNC Bigfoot Festival is upon us. Here's everything you need to know for the weekend. See the schedule of events, from the Bigfoot Dash 5K to the Bigfoot calling contest.
Attendees remember Dolly Parton's 1976 performance at East Burke High School “She put on quite a show,” Elsie Whisenant said.
A blood moon is rising in western North Carolina. Here's when you should look up "Blood moon" is a nickname given to total lunar eclipses due to the red or orangish appearance of the moon during an eclipse.
Blue Ridge Parkway seeks public input on Linville Falls recovery plan “We look forward to the day when we can welcome visitors back to new and improved facilities at Linville Falls."
See a list of places where people may have been exposed to rabies at NC petting zoo Possible exposure locations include events in Iredell, Burke, Mecklenburg and Durham counties.
