Archives for March 2026

WCU students rally against U.S. military action in Iran

This story was produced in collaboration with Becki Veach Close to 50 people gathered at the Catafount holding signs and speaking out against United States military action in Iran on Friday, March 6, the last day of classes before Spring Break started for WCU students. Signs at the protest included slogans such as “Sick of […]

Sylva commissioners hear on water quality and other projects

Versions of this story were published in the Sylva Herald, March 4 edition The Town of Sylva Supplemental Board of Commissioners on Feb. 26, heard about Watershed Action Plan on local water quality and discussed the manager’s report, police and public works updates. The board heard a presentation on a new Watershed Action Plan by […]

Appalachian Women’s Museum trivia night fundraiser

If you are looking for something fun to do next Friday night, come and join the fun of Appalachian Women Trivia Night at Innovation Station Brewing in Dillsboro at 6:30pm, Friday, March 13. Bring your group of friends to compete for prizes and raise funds that will go to the Appalachian Women’s Museum in Dillsboro. […]

Whee Life: Primary Elections results and more on voting

Preliminary results from the primary elections in Jackson County. Hear from Halle Stanley and Matthias Morgan who are the people that will be on the ballot in the general elections in November. Also hear on some of the issues, values and topics voters, candidates raised during this elections.

Primaries are over; see the unofficial results

Primaries are over and we can relax from the campaign signs, TV and social media adds at least for a bit in the spring. Here are the unofficial early election results from Jackson County voters in North Carolina statewide and congressional races along with the winners in Jackson County local electoral competitions. Now we remind […]

WCU celebrates student achievement at 58th Annual Juried Exhibition

Western Carolina University’s 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition honored student artists during an awards ceremony held Feb. 26 at the WCU Fine Art Museum, recognizing work across media and innovative approaches to materials.   This year’s exhibition was selected in person by juror Tracy Templeton, who said undergraduate exhibitions mark an important transition for student artists. “Undergraduate exhibitions […]