On the evening of September 26, 2024, Ivana Marin Muñoz didn’t think much of her landlord’s advice to move her car to higher ground. Later that night, despite a friend’s offer to stay in Asheville for the night, she decided it would be fine to stay at her townhome...
Like many North Carolina residents, Landon Chambers never could have anticipated the upheaval that would happen when Hurricane Helene invaded the mountains. A senior majoring in Christian Ministry at Montreat College and a member of the Cavalier men’s wrestling team,...
After graduating from high school at the young age of 16, Ezra Whitaker bravely decided to move eight hours away from her family and friends. While her family had all attended the same university near their hometown of Memphis, Ezra knew immediately she was headed...
Growing up in Black Mountain, Tinley Clark never envisioned herself attending Montreat College. After all, the small college up the cove was only five minutes from home. However, after visiting campus and learning she could continue playing softball, she embraced the...
Although they arrived from different parts of the world, Akira (’16) and Maddie (née Maratta) Shavers (’15) were both drawn to Montreat College for the Christian education and their respective sports. A native of Florida, Maddie played basketball, while Akira, who...
Devan Consulting, a thriving Asheville-based firm, has carved out a niche in Western North Carolina by providing financial, accounting, human resources, and IT services to nonprofits and small businesses. Central to the company’s success is its strong connection with...
