Road Report #2: Band trucks roll past Memphis

The three trucks carrying the WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band equipment to Pasadena, Calif., made it Memphis, Tenn., on a journey that was slowed by wintry weather and snow. The drivers, who are all volunteering their time to help out the band, are planning...

Road Report #1: Band trucks make it to Tennessee

The three trucks driving the California-bound WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band’s equipment to California were wheels rolling out of Waynesville by 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26. The drivers navigated snowy roads and wintry weather on Interstate 40 –...
Volunteer truck drivers prepare for wintry weather

Volunteer truck drivers prepare for wintry weather

In advance of a planned 4 a.m. departure on Sunday, Dec. 26, two truck drivers spent Christmas morning putting chains on the wheels of the three trucks taking the WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band’s equipment to California for the Rose Parade. Jimmy...