CHARLOTTE, NC - First United Presbyterian Church is hosting a public lecture by Dr. Claude Clegg as part of the “Without Sanctuary” conference and exhibit at the Levine Museum of the New South.

Dr. Claude Clegg will reflect upon the 1906 lynchings of three black men in his hometown of Salisbury that are considered in his book, Troubled Ground: A Tale of Murder, Lynching and Reckoning in the New South.

Clegg is a historian who grew up in Salisbury, but had never heard of the lynchings until 2002. He combed through government and newspaper records to find details, and his research offers insights into southern history, violence and race ideology.

The Matthews Alive Festival will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this September with its best ever lineup of musical entertainment.

Matthews Alive is a four day family festival which takes place every year over Labor Day weekend in Downtown Matthews.  This year the event kicks off Friday, August 31 and concludes on Monday, September 3.

Wingate, NC (Kim Williams/Wingate University) - The Still Life, Portrait and Landscape, Wingate’s permanent collection of art has been collected over the past forty years.

“A myriad of styles make up our impressive collection,” said Charlene Bregier, gallery director.

“We are excited to highlight this incredible exhibit with renowned artist Andrew Wyeth’s granddaughter, Victoria Wyeth," said Bregier. 

Wyeth will be the guest speaker on Monday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. in McGee Theatre of the Batte Center on the Wingate University campus. 

Wyeth was the featured speaker at the 2012 International Art Fair.

The art exhibit, which includes work by artists Nicola Simbari, Dale Chihuly, Ben Long and Ben Owen, is on display from Aug. 20 - Sept. 25, from 9 a.m.