Archives for February 20, 2022

When Satan settled down in Cullowhee

WCJ is re-publishing the article from The Sylva Herald that brings a story about WCU mascot ‘Satan’ during late 1940s. Story written by Jim Buchanan. The idea of a mascot named Satan seems a little bit shocking these days, but then again school symbols with connotations to the underworld aren’t uncommon – just think of […]

Sylva downtown keeps the chickens and gets social district

The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, Feb. 16 edition Story with shared by line with SH editor Dave Russell Three and a half hours, a handful of contentious issues, about 70 attendees and 30 commenters and a 2,669-word Sylva Herald story. Sylva Town Hall last Thursday hosted a town board meeting for […]

Honey contest to help highlight pollinator issue

The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, Feb. 16 edition. Honey lovers can get a taste of local honey and learn more about bees and the pollination crisis at the first honey tasting contest at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino on April 26. The contest features three categories of honey – light, light amber and […]