Chandler Keller assisted in the reporting of this story. The number of COVID-19 cases in Jackson county jumped to 12 this past week. This was an increase of seven cases from the last update sent out on April 24. In addition to this, eight individuals have tested positive at a Jackson County healthcare provider that […]
Case for Census is presented at a library gathering
April 8, 2020 by
This story was originally published in the Sylva Herald on March 4, 2020. The 2020 Census could mean more government funds and representation for North Carolina. Census Partnership Specialist Charles Megown spoke on behalf of the United States Census at the Jackson County Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 27, to try and promote the importance of […]
WCU students respond to prorated housing and dinning refunds
April 3, 2020 by
Some WCU students will be receiving prorated refunds for their dinning and housing plans that they are unable to use at this point due to the circumstances created by the COVID-19 virus. The decision was announced by WCU officials Monday, March 30, after a special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors. The UNC system is […]
The Rabbithole: Interview with SGA VP candidate Kasson Mitchell
March 3, 2020 by
The Student Government Association elections are underway and will end on March 3, at 11:45 p.m. Students can vote at the UC or on Engage. The candidates for SGA President are Dawson Spencer and Tristan Benson. Spencer plans to focus professionalism, transparency and accountable leadership. Benson plans to focus on mutual respect, consistency and elevate.Both […]
House divided: Trump delivers his third SOTU address
February 21, 2020 by
The clear divide in Congress was on display Tuesday night, Feb. 4, as President Trump delivered his third State of the Union address.Trump boasted on his success while the house leader, Nancy Pelosi tore up his speech because she believed it was dishonest and misleading. During the speech, Trump repeatedly boasted his accomplishments including many […]
A “Rhode” to nowhere: SGA impeachment hearing report
December 5, 2019 by
This story was co-reported by Benito Garcia-Garcia, who was an SGA Senate member. Technical assistance was provided by Blair Watts. In a heated impeachment hearing on Dec. 2 that started at around 6 p.m. and lasted four hours, President Rhode came out victorious. The required 2/3 Senate vote needed to remove the president from office […]
