The North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed the Disaster Relief Act 2024, granting $273 billion in relief funds for the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The bill covers 25 counties in WNC as well as Brunswick and New Hanover counties who were hit by PTC8, a potential tropical typhoon, on Sept. 16. The […]
North Carolina legislation to discuss relief package for WNC
October 8, 2024 by
House Speaker Tim Moore and Sen. Phil Berger said in a joint news release last week that details are still being worked out about what exactly is needed to facilitate the state’s response. WRAL reports that the state is looking at the $4.75 billion “rainy day fund” along with $733 million to help with emergency […]
WCU Student Emergency Fund
October 4, 2024 by
Western Carolina University has a student emergency fund to assist during times of crisis. “If a student is in need of emergency financial support, they can apply for assistance at dos.wcu.edu. Each request will be reviewed individually, and we encourage students to submit applications reflecting their specific level of need so we can assess and […]
Rainfall from Hurricane Helene closes Western Carolina University
October 2, 2024 by
The normally calm Cullowhee Creek was flooding, taking out bridges and paths during the rain from Hurricane Helene. Since then, waters have receded but WCU public safety in an email warned that even though waters are receding riverbanks and other areas near water are still soft and can collapse. Western Carolina University is now operating […]
Sylva Pride is back with a three-day festival
September 13, 2024 by
The 4th annual Sylva Pride Festival is this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15. The Pride Festival will celebrate queer identities and protest for queer rights and acceptance on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva. The president of Sylva Pride, Burgin Mackey, is looking to bring a small […]
