Story co-reported with Cameron Huffman You look up at this bland brick building, not sure what is waiting behind the old walls. You reach forward to push open Christmas Connection’s door located in Sylva, North Carolina, on Westcare Drive and step inside. The slight chill in the air fades as you walk inside and pause. […]
Archives for December 2019
Holiday craft sale brings unique gift ideas to WCU
December 11, 2019 by
Story was co-written/reporter with Ruth Dahl. Students at Western Carolina University had a chance to get their holiday shopping done early at the 10th Annual Handmade Holiday sale. The event was started in 2009, attracting more and more vendors and shoppers every year. All of the vendors were students, staff or alumni from Western Carolina […]
Christmas time at Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm and Elf Village
December 9, 2019 by
Story co-reported with Sara Stanley. Christmas time for many is a time for family, giving and making memories. At Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm, the focus is on the experience of picking out a one-of-a-kind tree and enjoying the spirit of the holiday. The owner, Tom Sawyer, understands the gift of family memories, acknowledging that […]
Brittany Thompson: WCU detective and helping hand
December 9, 2019 by
This story was co-written with Sydni Hall. WCU alumna Brittany Thompson shares her experiences, hardships and favorite moments as the detective for the WCU police department. Graduating in 2011, Thompson double majored in criminal justice and forensic science. She completed her internship at the State Bureau of Investigation. Her goal was to work with the […]
Students react to the impeachment results
December 5, 2019 by
This story was co-reported by Nate Hadley. SGA president, David Rhode, was not removed from office by a one vote majority of senators voting to keep him in (17 to 16), but the students are not happy. In the eyes of many present at the hearing and watching online, Rhode admitted to committing a crime […]
A “Rhode” to nowhere: SGA impeachment hearing report
December 5, 2019 by
This story was co-reported by Benito Garcia-Garcia, who was an SGA Senate member. Technical assistance was provided by Blair Watts. In a heated impeachment hearing on Dec. 2 that started at around 6 p.m. and lasted four hours, President Rhode came out victorious. The required 2/3 Senate vote needed to remove the president from office […]
