Every Saturday morning from April 1 till October 31 you can show up to Bridge Park in downtown Sylva and purchase in-season fruits and vegetables, along with other year round products. Currently you can find lots of pumpkins, peppers, lettuce, kale, and a few tomatoes and squash which are still toughing out the cold weather. […]
True roots
October 4, 2011 by
As early as noon on Friday, Sept. 23 vendors began setting up for one of Western Carolina University’s largest events of the year. Food and craft vendors as well as demonstrators come from all different areas to share their trade with festival visitors. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina are just a few states people […]
I “mustache” you to come to Mountain Heritage Day
September 21, 2011 by
The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day. The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24. Festivities […]
Coming to Cullowhee
September 15, 2011 by
The 3rd Annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom for many participants was more than just fun. The Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor (CuRvE) raised $280 for developing a new park by the river. “We are planning a river park between the bridge and the dam. There will be some developments by the DOT when the new bridge is […]
Global Poverty Project is here… now what?
September 11, 2011 by
All seats were taken in the Bardo Art Center by students, staff, faculty, and community members for both presentations of The Global Poverty Project (GPP) on September 7. “I had no idea going into it what it was about or anything,” says Cody Groesser a WCU Junior. “I thought it was a nice project and […]
“Paddle hard and have fun”
September 11, 2011 by
There was a light chill in the air and the sun was shining for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom on Saturday, September 10. Outdoorsmen of all ages came out to spend a morning racing canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards on the Tuckasegee River near downtown Old Cullowhee. “It’s a great place to […]
