This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Within two years, Western Carolina University leaders hope to start at least five construction projects with a total estimated worth of $226 million. The campus building spree promises to transform WCU and boost the region’s economy. Campus leaders say when possible they’ll rely on […]
Archives for March 2017
Cooper calls for education reform, “common ground” in first State of the State address
March 15, 2017 by
North Carolina Gov. Roy A. Cooper (D-Nash) rebuked a general lack of legislative cooperation by Republican lawmakers during his first State of the State address, March 13. As the newly-elected governor, Cooper laid out his long-term vision for a smarter, more sustainable Tarheel state. In an attempt to promote bipartisan cooperation among the state’s General […]
Native nations rise in Washington, D.C.
March 15, 2017 by
This past week was a busy one for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. From March 7 to 10, Native tribes from all across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The first three days of the movement involved Native leaders and allies lobbying in national buildings around the nation’s […]
WCU adds stoplight to front of campus
March 14, 2017 by
This story was co-written with Haley Smith. Western Carolina University is adding a second traffic light on campus. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is funding and installing the new light at the request of the university. It will be placed at the intersection of Centennial Drive and University Way, at the corner of Bardo Arts Center. Fred […]
“WNC could see conditions close to the blizzard of ’93,” says Greer Meterologist
March 14, 2017 by
If you have spent any time outdoors within the past week you’ll have noticed the strange change in temperature. Going from a high of 70 degrees last Thursday to extreme weather conditions this coming week has many Cullowhee residents scratching their heads. “The weather in WNC changes more than I change my underwear,” said Sabrina […]
Illicit drug trade – which side are you on?
March 9, 2017 by
Modern TV shows like Breaking Bad and Narcos exemplify the dangers that are associated with the illicit drug trade. Although these shows romanticize the business, they still provide rich insight into the happenings of underground drug trade. Today, a debate surrounds the legalization of drugs. Commonly known as the “war on drugs,” one argument states […]
