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• How being bullied at Gastonia, NC, school helped Durst form Limp Bizkit

  

  Fred Durst, a native of Gastonia, N.C., thinks about his hometown now more than ever.

• Carowinds offering free admission to military

  Carowinds offering free admission to service men and women on Sunday and Monday.

• Children's books picks: 'My Life as a Book'

  "My Life as a Book" by Janet Tashjian. Dubbed a "reluctant reader" by his teacher, 12-year-old Derek spends summer vacation learning important lessons, even though he does not complete his summer reading list.

• Hendersonville Bike Park opens to public

  

  HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Phase one of the Hendersonville Bike Park opened to the public Tuesday, showcasing dirt jumps, pump tracks and more during a "soft" opening at Jackson Park.

• Douglas, Damon dramatize a steamy showbiz affair

  

  NEW YORK — The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself.

• Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts

  

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine Show, but says he didn't really get what was so infectious about the string band's signature hit "Wagon Wheel" at first.

• Aloft Festival entertainment schedule

  

  Friday through Monday, the Aloft Festival will take over Heritage Park in Simpsonville and fill the grounds with music, craft beer, food and adventure.

• Hendersonville will be abloom for Garden Jubilee

  

  Hendersonville, N.C.'s Main Street will be abloom Saturday and Sunday for the annual Garden Jubilee. More than 150 vendors are expected to participate in the garden show, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

• Musical troubadour Lee Tyler Post refuses to be tied down

  

  While some artists might throw around terms such as "gypsy" and "troubadour" to signify that they're willing to play anywhere, few actually live the life of a musician who can call the road home.

• Spotlights: Grammy winner plays at Handlebar

  

  Carolina Chocolate Drops/Caroline Herring will perform 8:30 p.m. today at The Handlebar in Greenville.

• 'Tribute to Sting' runs through June 1 at Playhouse Downtown

  The Playhouse Downtown at 125 St. Main St., Hendersonville, will be rocking to "A Tribute to Sting and the Police" through June 1.

• Sol Driven Train and Jupiter Coyote kick off Brevard's White Squirrel Fest

  

  BREVARD, N.C. – White Squirrel Festival begins Friday with a free concert by Sol Driven Train at 7 p.m. and Jupiter Coyote at 9 p.m. on the main stage at the corner of West Main and Caldwell streets.

• 'Stepping Up': May 23

  

• Hottest ticket: Brad Paisley: Beat This Summer Tour

  

  Tickets for Brad Paisley: Beat This Summer Tour with Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens are on sale now.

• Trivia and karaoke calendar: May 23-29

  Taste and Tour: 5-7 p.m. today (drop-in), $5 admits 4; RJ Rockers Brewery, 226 W. Main, 585-2337.