The fall semester has just begun and parking is already becoming a nightmare for students. Just in the first two weeks, Western Carolina University parking operations have issued 631 citations and 141 wheel-locks. “I’d advise anyone looking at those numbers to consider those numbers in context,” Associate Director of Parking Operations Matishia Taylor said in […]
Archives for September 2026
Western Carolina no match for FBS foe Cincinnati in a 62-10 rout
September 14, 2026 by
CINCINNATI – For about 25 minutes of play, Western Carolina looked like they belonged. The FCS Catamounts trailed FBS Cincinnati by just four points late in the second quarter – as close as the game would get. WCU quarterback Lex Thomas capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, pulling the Catamounts within […]
WCU Health and Wellness Fair education with gifts
September 14, 2026 by
Western Carolina University is holding its annual Health and Wellness Fair to educate students new and old as they start the new semester. It will on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the U.C. Fountain. With the record breaking number of freshmen that arrived to Western for the Fall 2026 semester, there’s […]
Jackson County celebrates its past looking to the future
September 11, 2026 by
Jackson County will be celebrating its 175th anniversary to honor its past and celebrate the present with features from live music bands, a historic train ride and special guest speakers. The festivities are on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4to 8p.m. at the brand-new Whittier Heritage Grounds. The event is designed to recognize Jackson County’s history, […]
Forest Hills looks at long-term growth
September 10, 2026 by
Story originally published at The Sylva Herald, Sept. 9 The leaders of the Village of Forest Hills met Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, for the monthly Council Session. Discussion opened with the subject of Land Use and an in-progress grant. The grant involves land development in total of $33,000. Forest Hills has already secured $10,000 from […]
Webster Board updated on Givens, Webster Village
September 10, 2026 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, Sept. 9 The Webster Board of Commissioners meeting opened with an update on Webster Village, a multi-income housing community for seniors in Jackson County, developed through a partnership between Mountain Projects, Inc., Givens Communities and Western Carolina University. Andrew Crosson, Executive Director of Affordable Communities, explained the importance […]
