Steve Jobs, co founder of Apple and innovator behind the iPod, iPhone, & iPad died Wednesday evening at his home. He was 56. Photo Courtesy: http://ohinternet.com/Steve_Jobs Jobs had been battling pancreatic cancer for several years and had a liver transplant in 2006. He wanted to keep his disease in the knowledge of his family; even […]
The 2020 Commission
Chancellor Dr. David Belcher has opened a new chapter in the planning for the future of Western Carolina University. He brought many new ideas to WCU including one that involves a 36-member committee that will lead the university in development for the next decade. The group, The 2020 Commission, is made up from university faculty, […]
Jackson County Get Fit Challenge
The Jackson County Get Fit Challenge kicked off August 29 and will continue with the first round through December 5. The challenge is to get Jackson County residents off the couch and have them put their running shoes on and be active. For a segment on the radio Power 90.5 Dr. Randy Provost of Med […]
New SGA leadership established and gives back to the community
The new SGA leaders were inaugurated on Tuesday April 26. President, TJ Eaves, and Vice President, Alecia Page presented their speaches and had time to sit for a short Q&A with the WCJ.
Cullowhee shows tremendous growth
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Jackson County has claimed the title of the 19th highest county growth in the State of North Carolina, but where is the bulk of that growth coming from? Jackson County’s four, incorporated towns include Dillsboro, Forest Hills, Sylva, and Webster, however, there is one community of Jackson County that […]