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Big Cat Unveiled

sculpture of a catamount Western Carolina University's newest campus landmark, a sculpture of a catamount poised on a rock outcropping, was unveiled Monday (Aug. 21) during Valley Ballyhoo, WCU's annual welcome back celebration. The catamount is a gift to the university from Charlotte businessman and longtime benefactor Irwin Belk, and was created by well-known sculptor Richard Hallier.

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