It’s time for the 42nd annual Tuck River clean-up. The Tuck River cleanup 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18. The registration starts from 9 a.m. in front of the Catafount (transportation will be provided). Due to a limited amount of gear, registration will be limited to about 500 volunteers. There are alternative walking routes […]
Education Career Fair closes the year for such events
March 28, 2026 by
While the last official career fair for the year ended in February, specialized career fairs tailored to certain professions are still happening. This career fair is aimed toward education majors. The event was held Mar. 23 at the Ramsey Center and was hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development. WCU Alumni, Keith Buff, […]
SCC looking to expand out Webster Road
March 12, 2026 by
Story was originally published in the Sylva Herald, March 12 edition The Webster town board met last week and heard a presentation from Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas about rezoning 26.96 acres on Webster Road adjacent to SCC. Tomas hopes to expand the college with a new library. Tomas reported that two upcoming projects […]
Primaries are over; see the unofficial results
March 6, 2026 by
Primaries are over and we can relax from the campaign signs, TV and social media adds at least for a bit in the spring. Here are the unofficial early election results from Jackson County voters in North Carolina statewide and congressional races along with the winners in Jackson County local electoral competitions. Now we remind […]
Worlds collide as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’s production ends
March 4, 2026 by
The door to Narnia opened in Western Carolina University this February and was finally closed with the last showing of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Feb. 28. The new WCU Stage and Screen production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a success on the final night with a turnout […]
MLK March draws a crowd despite cold
January 23, 2026 by
Almost 80 people attended the Martin Luther King Jr. march on Monday, Jan. 19 brandishing anti-racist protest signs as the crowd started from the UC Plaza, past the library, circling past the Apodaca science building, and finally ending at the UC Plaza. The WCU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha organized the march in collaboration with […]
