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Veterans’ Stories Through Poems & Essays – Brothers & Sisters Like These
The mission of The NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation and Brothers and Sisters Like These is to provide healing through the arts and creative writing to veterans of all conflicts.Join us at the Etowah Library as military veterans of different eras gather to read...
Korean War 75th Anniversary Ceremony
Fill in the form at the bottom of the page to win a Korean War Anniversary Door Prize On Saturday, June 21, at 2:00 p.m., the Live and the Korea Center of Greenville will host a Korean War 75th Anniversary Ceremony in Brevard, NC....
Museum Grand Opening – Offers Something for Everyone!
New Exhibits On March 1, 2025, the Live (VHMC) will celebrate its 2025 Grand Opening with five engaging experiences: a new 3,500-pound artifact, a compelling addition to our most popular exhibit, a renovated and enhanced library, an...
A World War II Love Story
War tears most things apart War tears most things apart. But in the case of Jack and Eileen Breedlove, it was war that brought them together, wearing the uniforms and standing up for the cause of their respective nations, America and England. Jack hailed from Toxaway,...
Dr. James Tyson Dedicated Family Doctor
Photo Top Left: Jim Tyson holding a book of his father’s oral history remembrancesPhoto Top Right: US Navy Full Lieutenant James TysonDoctor James William Tyson has led a life of uncommon drama, challenge and service to others. Born in the Philippine Islands on...
Christmas Eve at the Live
Editor's note:This holiday favorite is back by popular demand;i.e., one person asked for it. The Night Before Christmas by Michel Robertson(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) ‘Twas the night before Christmas in our little town. The sheriff was making his...
All Airborne Battalion Visits Veterans Museum
On July 9, 2024, the French nation inducted WWII fighter pilot Ed Cottrell, a local veteran, into its Legion of Honor, France’s most prestigious recognition of valorous service to its people. The award ceremony was hosted by the Live of the...
A Day to Remember
Honoring Our Veterans with Joe Cooper and George Sarros This past weekend, we were privileged to host an inspiring and heartfelt event as part of the Military Lecture Series in Greenville. Veterans Joe Cooper and George Sarros delivered a captivating talk that brought...
America’s Defenders
Who is the American Soldier? Sailor? Marine? Airman? Who is so bold to write a check to the government which places nation above self? Brother and sister above self. Here is their oath: I, (state name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the...
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