Voters flooded the Health and Humans Sciences building to cast their ballot for the midterm election. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. and as of 1 p.m. 270 voters already passed through with issues like affordability, Helene recovery efforts and a yearning for change on the forefront of their minds. “I’m looking for a better way […]
What is important to Sylva residents this election cycle?
October 30, 2026 by
Voting season is in full swing, and with it reporters Hannah McGonagle and Ella Borsum find what issues are on the minds of Sylva residents of Jackson County. Early voting will come to a close Oct 31. in Jackson county there are early voting sites at Western Carolina Universities Health and Human sciences building, the […]
Battle of the Bands returns to WCU this Friday
September 29, 2026 by
Battle of the Bands returns to the Western Carolina University central plaza on Oct. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. After its initial performance last year WCU bands will entertain WCU students and community, showcase their musical talents and fundraise for the Community Table. “This is supposed to be a fun event that is building […]
McNeely’s Chainsaw Competition chops it up at Mountain Heritage Day
September 26, 2026 by
The annual Mountain Heritage Days festival brought the Bardo Arts Center Lawn to life with the buzzing and roars of the chainsaw competition. Smoke and woodchips filled the air as participants put their machines to the test. “I grew up around chainsaws. My old man right over there, he started me running a saw when […]
