The majority of this year’s cohort of Banner Elk Fire and Rescue volunteers are students in the Lees-McRae Outdoor Recreation Management and Wilderness Medicine and Rescue programs

The show, held on Thursday, Sept. 28, is free and open to the public

The rehabilitated hawk received care at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and was released on the Lees-McRae campus

Lees-McRae women's volleyball beats rival King University

Risk management involves incident preparation and prevention and is a key skill for graduates who pursue a career in the outdoor industry

The college was also recognized among southern colleges for best value and social mobility