Downtown Sylva’s sidewalks transformed into a landscape of colors for the chalk walk, storefronts were decorated in pride flags and live music echoed from the Pride Festival from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7. The festival, active since 2021, became one of Sylva’s most visible events for the community and a place of acceptance in the […]
Archives for September 2025
WCU football to play white out game on Saturday
September 10, 2025 by
The Western Carolina football team is set to play their annual white out game against Elon on Sept. 13 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Catamount Athletics is encouraging fans to wear all white at the game, along with the players, for the traditional “White out Whitmire.” Along with the game, WCU will celebrate the 14th annual […]
Mountain Heritage Day expands into days of celebration
September 7, 2025 by
Last September, Mountain Heritage Day was gearing up for the big 50th anniversary celebration, aiming to be one of the biggest festivals yet. However, just days before the planned events, WCU canceled the event due to Hurricane Helene’s arrival. This year, Mountain Heritage Day is back and bigger than ever with a week full of […]
Apple Festival boosts tourism in Hendersonville
September 6, 2025 by
The smell of cider filled the air as crowds brought life to Main Street in Hendersonville during the 79th North Carolina Apple Festival this Labor Day weekend. The four-day festival shut down Main Street as vendors filled the street with tents and booths to sell their goods. Apple farms throughout Western North Carolina sold fresh […]
WCU first football game ends with a BANG!
September 1, 2025 by
The WCU football team played Gardner-Webb University on Aug. 30 for the first home game of the season and the first night football game since 2021, losing in a nail biter 45-52. The stands were filled with fans, ranging from students at WCU to alumni and parents that watched the games. Gardner-Webb started the game […]
