Chances are if you drive you’ve noticed increasing prices at gas stations. But why is that? An AP-NORC poll done in March showed that 45% of people surveyed are extremely or very concerned about being able to afford gas, compared to 30% in the same survey from 2024. The national average retail price for regular […]
Archives for April 2026
Political identity shapes trust in news, says WCU guest speaker
April 13, 2026 by
How journalists cover democracy may matter less than the readers’ political identity, according to a guest speaker at WCU on April 6 as part of the Haire Speaker Series. Dr. Katie Searles, the Olin D. Johnston Endowed Chair of Political Science at the University of South Carolina, presented her research about democracy coverage to students […]
Women’s History Month expands how women’s impact is understood
April 12, 2026 by
Women’s History Month is often used to highlight figures who fought for equality and changed history. Historian Elizabeth McRae said that focus only tells part of the story. McRae, an associate professor of history and the author of “Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy,” spoke at Western Carolina University […]
Wellness Scavenger Hunt provides fun and gifts
April 4, 2026 by
The story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition People scrambling to find clues in downtown Sylva found wellness in a fun and creative way on Saturday, March 21. It was wrapped in colorful care-packages and gifts from local businesses. Nicole Kaysing with Balancing Wellness and Jenna Kranz of Uncomplicated Kitchen were the […]
