Noteworthy Media Mentions

26 August 2023

Music from Porch to Porch

MORGANTON - WPVM Radio’s Tony Robles interviewed Jewel Ward about Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day. Tony asked Jewel about Play Music on the Porch Day, discussed the different types of music played at her home that day, asked about Jewel’s artistic tendencies, and her Frito Pie. Jewel Ward hosted a 2 hour ‘friends and family jam” as part of Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day.

2 August 2023

Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day

Aug 26 Play Music On The Porch Day in Morganton

MORGANTON - WHKY’s Arianna Mack interviewed Jay Brandt about Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day. She asked Jay about Play Music on the Porch Day, how it started in Morganton, and what types of music you can expect on 26 August 2023 in Morganton. Morganton will have 18 porches and over 50 musicians. You may read more in the article or watch the video interview. Jewel Ward is hosting a 2 hour ‘friends and family jam” as part of Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day.

22 February 2023

Blue Ridge Now

Feb. 25 Black History Month Program to be dedicated to the late Elyja Gibbs

HENDERSONVILLE - The Black History Collective of Henderson County announced on Feb. 21 that its Feb. 25 Black History Month Program will be dedicated to the memory of Elyja Gibbs, a Hendersonville High junior multi-sport standout who was killed in an automobile crash on Feb. 9.

13 June 2021

WLOS

'It is about unity' Hendersonville event celebrates Black history ahead of Juneteenth

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — June 19 marks Freedom Day in the U.S., also known as Juneteenth. One week before, on June 12, the Black History Collective of Henderson County hosted an event in celebration. The event showcased music, African dance, drumming and African art, as well as speakers and spoken word poetry. The focus -- to commemorate not only a historic day, but Black culture and roots.

13 June 2021

FOX News Carolina

Juneteenth celebration in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina News) — The Black History Collective of Henderson County, NC is holding a Juneteenth Celebration. This is the news video article.

12 June 2021

FOX Carolina News

Henderson County Juneteenth Celebration (livestream)

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina News) — The Black History Collective of Henderson County, NC is holding a Juneteenth Celebration. This is the livestream.