Archives for May 3, 2012

C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus visits WCU

C-SPAN launched its Campaign 2012 Bus on a six-day tour of universities and towns in North Carolina on Thursday, May 3, beginning with stops at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Western Carolina University. Leading up to the state presidential primary on Tuesday, May 8, the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus is partnering with social media service […]

Inside look at WCU’s NBA prospect Harouna Mutombo

As children, many of us dream of being the next famous athlete.  Former WCU standout basketball player Harouna Mutombo has the opportunity to pursue his dream. After graduating on May 5, Mutombo will embark on his journey to the NBA beginning with workouts in Virginia on May 15.  Here is a clip of just one day in […]

Sylva paper factory cares for the environment

Jackson Paper Manufacturing in Sylva is the largest producer of 100 percent recycled paper in North Carolina.  The company utilizes several measures to minimize its impact on the environment, with systems in place to prevent any discharge into local waterways and no harmful emissions released into the air.