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 […]
Archives for September 2026
Meet artist Geoffry Bowton and see a remarkable exhibit Veteran Obsolete during reception tonight
September 10, 2026 by
Brains, masks, guns and flags are displayed at the Art Museum at the WCU Bardo Center showcasing the work of Geoffry Bowton exhibit Veteran Obsolete. Bowton will be visiting for the Bardo Fine Art Museum for a public reception on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. During the reception he will be speaking on the process, […]
Catamounts fall short against Campbell, 28-19.
September 8, 2026 by
BUIES CREEK – Ranked for the first time this season, Western Carolina spent Sunday afternoon (Sept. 6) trying to climb out of an early hole they never fully escaped. Campbell jumped out to a 28-10 halftime lead and held on for a 28-19 upset versus the No. 24th-ranked Catamounts at Barker-Lane Stadium. Originally supposed to […]
HHS is the new Cullowhee Election Day polling site
September 8, 2026 by
The Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Health and Human Sciences building to serve as the official polling site for Election Day. The HHS building on Western Carolina University’s millennial campus will replace the Cullowhee Recreation Center as the polling location for voters beginning Nov. 3. See the […]
Picklefest: Pickling is culture
September 8, 2026 by
Bryson City, N.C. – Western North Carolina locals gathered for the second annual Picklefest at Darnell Farms on Sept. 5 and 6. The community came together to celebrate pickles by listening to live music, enjoying pickled foods, and supporting local vendors. The event was inclusive, and admission was free, allowing hundreds to enjoy the festival. The […]
Why are there dead butterflies in the parking deck?
September 7, 2026 by
If you’ve had a WCU commuter parking pass and parked in the parking deck, you have likely seen butterfly wings throughout the stairwells. In case you have never walked through the parking deck, the wings I am referring to are mainly from the North Carolina state butterfly: the Eastern tiger swallowtail. You’ve likely seen them flying throughout North Carolina (or any part of Eastern U.S.). Remnants […]
