Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 16 edition Sylva First United Methodist Church hosted a community roundtable on Monday, April 7, with the goal of uniting Jackson County’s nonprofit organizations and churches. Representatives from 10 organizations were present and shared the resources they each offer to support county residents. Rev. Karen Doucette, senior […]
Webster Historical Society elects new leadership
April 22, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 16 edition Webster Historical Society has officially voted in its new officers, board of directors and committee chairs. Brandon Core, the newly elected president of Webster Historical Society, led the meeting on Wednesday, April 9, to elect new society officials. Core was elected as president, with Rob […]
Homeless shelter a hot topic in Jackson County
March 20, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, March 13 edition It’s no secret that HERE in Jackson County, the nonprofit charged with supporting the local homeless population, wants a brick-and-mortar shelter. HERE has asked for $500,000 from Jackson County commissioners in January and is raising funds wherever else they can. A potential location at the […]
‘Webster history is not dead’
February 8, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald in Jan. 29 edition. History never goes away and neither did the Webster Historical Society. Last week, about 20 people met at Webster United Methodist Church to pump some life back into the organization. Attendees ranged from newer Webster residents to those currently and formerly on the Webster […]
WCU had a spring version of Valley Ballyhoo
January 26, 2025 by
Western Carolina University is home to over 120 recognized student organizations (RSOs) and seventy of those were present at the Campus Connections: RSO Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the University Center (UC) Grand Room. An RSO is a club or organization that is officially recognized and supported by WCU’s Student Government Association (SGA). RSOs […]
