Ave-O: A hip-hop artist hidden in the mountains

Western North Carolina is not known for its world famous hip hop artists, but they are here and rocking. One hard working, up and coming rapper residing in Cullowhee is Avery “Ave-O” O’Connell. Ave-O is a Myrtle Beach native who was originally pursuing an entrepreneurship degree from WCU. He withdrew from university in 2020 because […]

Kyree Harris puts on a show and releases new EP, “S.A.M.M.E.”

Kyree Harris debuts brand new EP. Photo from Facebook. Kyree Harris put on a show Thursday, Feb. 18, in promotion of his brand new EP, “S.A.M.M.E.” Harris approached Last Minute Productions (LMP) to ask if they would let him do a show to promote his new material. According to his bandcamp website, Harris continues to make […]