Families gathered to enjoy the festivities of arts and crafts created by using methane gas. Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) hosted their annual Youth Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20 in efforts to popularize the use of clean renewable energy sources for economic and educational purposes. The Youth Arts Festival offered a variety of […]
Archives for October 2, 2014
Hipps and Davis debate education and fracking
October 2, 2014 by
Things got heated during a debate in Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Services building. WCU hosted the debate between the Democratic challenger Jane Hipps and Republican incumbent Jim Davis for the 50th District Senate Seat. The debate drew lots of attention from the audiences as they debated key topics such as the district’s needs, […]
Autism fundraiser draws support from locals
October 2, 2014 by
Full Spectrum Farms hosted their seventh annual Starlight Night festival in Cullowhee on Sept. 20. In hopes of raising awareness and money for adults with autism, the night was filled with singing, barbecue, a bonfire and plenty of fun games for the children and activities for the adults. “This is our biggest annual fundraiser,” said […]
At WCU, diversity is a true community affair
October 2, 2014 by
“Diversity is the world” was the overall message for Diversity Week event on Thursday, Sept. 18, held by Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs in the University Center Grand Room. The event opened up with a skit showcasing stereotypes. Afterwards, the attention was on the week’s keynote speakers Monti Washington and Julia Garcia who […]
