Brian Miller

Dec 11, 2024 | journalpatriot.com | Brian Miller

Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff stepped up to help those in need, on and off campus and after Tropical Storm Helene hit. Riley Edwards’ internship with Bigfoot Builders put him on front lines of a natural disaster response after Helene hit. The senior building sciences-construction management major from Colfax and member of the App State wrestling team has been working with the Boone-based construction company since the summer.

Nov 29, 2024 | schoolconstructionnews.com | Brian Miller

By Brian MillerSchools are expected to fulfill multifunctional roles as educational, community and recreational spaces. Academic administrators are increasingly adopting prefabrication to meet the time-sensitive demand for versatile facilities, as prefabrication supports an efficient project delivery model, accelerating the construction timeline while meeting design intent for strong and durable buildings that are the cornerstones of their communities.

Nov 19, 2024 | journalpatriot.com | Brian Miller

History is often recorded physically, yet much can be learned through the old-fashioned tradition of storytelling, said Mark Coltrain, Appalachian State University oral historian and associate professor. “Ordinary people witness extraordinary things,” said Coltrain, adding that it’s these people’s verbal accounts that help fill the gaps of history. “Oral history rounds out a picture of the past in a way that is much more rich and nuanced.

Nov 14, 2024 | irishecho.com | Brian Miller |Ray O'Hanlon |Sean Creedon |Karen Daly

Even though Samhain had passed a few days earlier, some spirits remained to join the women of Nollaig Na mBan NY’s celebration. The group, founded by Maura Mulligan, celebrates the Celtic fire festivals, and raises money for selected women’s charitable groups. Currently we donate to the Ukrainian National Women’s League. On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, we met at the Laurels and enjoyed the Irish hospitality of “two lads from the same village” who opened their restaurant/pub on East 14th Street.

Nov 14, 2024 | irishecho.com | Brian Miller |Ray O'Hanlon |Sean Creedon |Larry Kirwan

Ever thought of attending an elite opera festival in an historic medieval town less than two hours from Dublin? I’m referring to Wexford in the sunny South-East where history seems to ooze from the very stones. Originally a Viking settlement (Weissfjord), the Normans conquered it in 1169 and added their trademark battlements, still visible today.