Salute to Veterans

Isothermal Community College will host Salute To Veterans

Country artist Matt Stillwell will give a free concert at Isothermal Community College to honor the nation’s veterans in a celebration capped by fireworks. The annual Salute To Veterans concert will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Unlike past years when the event has been held in The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center, this is a drive-in event that will be held in the Student Center parking lot. The parking lot will open at 4 p.m. Space is limited, so arrive early. The fireworks display will be at 6:30 after Stillwell’s acoustic performance. Attendees are asked to stay by their cars once parked and to remain safely distanced from other patrons. The concert will broadcast on 87.9 FM to the vehicles in case of cold or rainy weather.

The first 100 cars will receive a bag with several giveaway items and information on veterans’ services in Rutherford County and at the college. The event is sponsored by WNCW 88.7 FM, the Town of Rutherfordton, Cargo Transporters, Inc., Rutherford Weekly, and the Shelby Shopper.

Stillwell is a national touring artist from Sylva with three Billboard charting singles and six CMT and GAC Top 10 videos. He has opened for many of today’s superstars and headlined shows all across the country and is currently on the “Matt Stillwell Hometown House Party Tour” playing intimate and fun shows for fans nationwide. Over his career, he has partnered with Budweiser, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Textron Off Road, Ollie’s Bargain Outlets, Ezra Brooks Bourbon, and more. He has been featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, ACM’s Fremont Street Experience, CBS Sunday Morning, Fox & Friends, NFL Network, and more.