Originally published in The Sylva Herald Aaron Harris is making his vintage postcard mural a reality in downtown Sylva after a brief hiatus due to a hairline fracture in his right forearm. The first two weeks of the project were spent prepping and priming the side of Ward Heating & Plumbing on Mill Street, which […]
Solution to SCC’s growing pains coming soon
March 9, 2018 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald by Gavin Stewart To say the students and faculty of Southwestern Community College’s Health Science programs are cramped is an understatement. But that’s about to change. Construction documents for SCC’s new Health Sciences building, a project that will expand opportunities for students and offer more services to North Carolina, […]
Nantahala joins Sylva’s craft beer scene
February 21, 2018 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald by Gavin Stewart. Jackson County residents were abuzz on Facebook after finding out the brewery that makes some of their favorite beers, such as Dirty Girl Blonde and Bryson City Brown, plans to open a taproom and brewery in downtown Sylva this year. Joe Rowland, owner of Nantahala Brewing […]
Experience Taiko drumming at WCU
February 21, 2018 by
Originally published in The Guide by Gavin Stewart The WCU Performance series progresses with “TAO: Drum Heart” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Arts Fine and Performing Arts Center. TAO is made up of internationally acclaimed percussion artists trained in Taiko Drumming, a form of drumming that utilizes large-scale drums. […]
WCU Concert Choir bound for the big stage
February 7, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Western Carolina University’s Concert Choir will travel to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 24-28. The choir features 35 of the top singers from across campus, including both music and non-music majors. Allison Thorp, assistant professor of music and director of Choral […]
Local group calls attention to DACA issue
February 4, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Members of Indivisible Common Ground WNC gathered to demonstrate their concerns for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at noon in front of the Jackson County courthouse fountain Wednesday, Jan. 24. The group consists of citizens of Jackson County and surrounding areas. Members will continue to gather to address […]
