WCU starting Quarterback Taron “Tyger” Dickens was named the FCS Stats Perform Player of the week on Monday, Oct. 6. Dickens earned that honor as a result of his performance against the Wofford Terriers on Saturday, Oct. 4. Dickens started the game, completing his first 46 passes, breaking the record for most completed passes in […]
Archives for October 2025
NC Senate bill impacting local elections
October 6, 2025 by
As this municipality election season kicks off, a recent North Carolina Senate bill may impact some voters. NC SB 382 covers a wide range of topics, from Hurricane Helene disaster relief to various law changes. Section 3A outlines several administrative changes to Board of Elections processes, including shortening the deadline to cure ballots. When a ballot […]
Whee Life: Mountain Heritage Days recap
October 3, 2025 by
This year, Mountain Heritage Day expanded into Days with a week of fun events for students and community members. Hear more about events that took place during the week including the Hurricane Helene anniversary and Rooted in the Mountains symposium. Mountain Heritage Days co-director Amber Albert also gives us a peak as to what next […]
Cats scratch up the VMI Keydets on the pitch
October 3, 2025 by
The Catamount women’s soccer team took on the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in the 13th match of the season on Oct. 2. The Cats entered the game with a 5-4-3 overall record and 1-1-1 in Southern Conference (SOCON) play. The Catamounts were held out of the back of the net until the 13 minute of […]
2025 Mountain Heritage Day festival was a success despite rain and lightning
October 1, 2025 by
Mountain Heritage Day festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, was the highlight of the whole week of activities celebrating the people, culture, traditions and the diversity of it all in the Appalachia. The event brought around 9,400 people who enjoyed watching different chainsaw competitions, participated in singing, enjoying banjo and bluegrass music accompanied by the dancing […]
