Archives for April 2025

Cullowhee Dam more likely to be repaired than removed

Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 3 edition.The Cullowhee Dam has not yet been renovated, despite plans for repairs scheduled for August of last year. Western Carolina University still plans to work on structurally repairing the dam, as it is years overdue and has shown signs of erosion. WCU Vice Chancellor for Administration […]

Burn ban lifted; you need to have a burn permit to have a controlled burn

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect March 21. The lifting of the burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue or lift […]

Unite UP a slam dunk for WCU community

A one-of-a-kind basketball event took place at WCU on Thursday, March 27. The basketball game unites students in the University Participant Program, athletes and the community. The event is designed to enhance and promote inclusivity at WCU. The UP Program is a program for college-aged individuals who have intellectual disabilities. The goal of the program […]