Wrightsville Beach announced that they will be opening their beaches but with certain restrictions still in place. As of April 20, Wrightsville begins to allow people back on the beach but only those who plan on exercising. According to a press release from the Town of Wrightsville Beach, “With the exception of East Salisbury Street, […]
Western Carolina offers emergency funding for students in need
March 31, 2020 by
Western Carolina University is offering financial relief to students in need during this financial crisis created by the COVID-19 outbreak. According to WCU’s site: “The funds may be used for rent, utilities, car repairs, medical and dental expenses, gas and other unexpected financial emergencies.” “At this time, we have not implemented any changes to the eligibility or access […]
Why Rush: The stigma behind Greek life
March 30, 2020 by
According to the American Freshman, a survey done through the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, as of 2018, 12% of incoming university students reported having a high chance of joining a fraternity or sorority. This is a 1% increase from 2015. On Western’s campus alone, there are 13 active fraternity chapters and eight active sorority […]
How Holly Springs is handling COVID-19
March 30, 2020 by
Governor Roy Cooper has declared a “stay-at-home” order that will begin March 30th at 5 pm for all of North Carolina. As Wake County prepares to “stay at home“, cities are doing what they need to abide by the rules. This order has taken effect for Wake County as of 5 p.m. March 27. A […]
Summit to address business impacts due to road projects
March 13, 2020 by
Story was published in The Sylva Herald March 4 edition. Story co-written with Chandler Keller The Small Business Center at Southwestern Community college will host the HWY 107 Business Summit, a free, all-day event geared towards helping local businesses impacted by the coming U.S. business/N.C. 107 construction. The event is designed to bring resources and […]
WCU LMP: Not so last minute
February 13, 2020 by
Story co-written with Nicole Ellison. Last Minute Productions is generally an unknown organization on Western’s campus yet you may have been to one of their events. Founded in 1979, this year marks LMP’s 40th year of existence on WCU’s campus. LMP is in charge of The Drag Show, homecoming carnival, concerts on campus and many […]
