The quilts in the Mountain Heritage Center tell a story of traditions

Story co-written/produced with Charles Gadie There are 21 quilts displayed in the Mountain Heritage Center’s main room, each with a story behind it. Whether it’s a story on the pattern, the fabric or the maker, each quilt is original.   Generally, a quilt is made up of a decorative top, a warm filler called batting or […]

Art exhibit gives literal meaning to “soft” diplomacy

“There are two kinds of power that states can have,” explained Dr. Jennifer Schiff, professor and international studies director at WCU. “States can either have hard power or soft power. Hard power in international relations is the use of military force or economic sanction. Soft power is the power of persuasion – sharing your cultural […]