Originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 21, 2019. Michael Steele, who spoke to a packed crowd at the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center during the chancellor’s list ceremony on Feb. 12, gave students inspiration to lead. Steele is known for being the first African-American elected to state office in Maryland as he […]
Michael Steele to speak at WCU’s chancellor’s list ceremony
February 7, 2019 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 7, 2019. Former Republican National Committee chairman and lieutenant governor of Maryland, Michael Steele, will be speaking at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. Steele will be speaking on the concept […]
“Stop The Bleed” to help save lives in Jackson County
February 7, 2019 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 7, 2019. More than 500 teachers and school personnel in Jackson, Swain, and Graham counties will be trained to be immediate responders by the 2019-20 school year and will utilize small medical kits that will enable them to do so. Executive director of the Great Smokies Health […]
Skid Row’s self-titled debut album turns 30
January 24, 2019 by
For 30 years, music fans have heard the music of Skid Row through the radio or other forms of media whether it be a power ballad like “I Remember You” or heavy hitters like “18 and Life,” which proved to be their biggest hit by reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. On […]
The vinyl revival
November 21, 2018 by
Vinyl records may have been referred to as a thing of the past or something you would see at your local Goodwill, but not anymore. Now vinyl is back and here to stay. This vinyl revival has existed since 2007 and has continued to show increased interest and sales. In 2017, digital downloads were outsold […]
Well known rivals debate again: Clampitt vs. Queen
October 19, 2018 by
Southwestern Community College hosted a debate on Thursday, Oct. 18, for N.C. General Assembly District 119 incumbent Mike Clampitt (R) and competitor Joe Sam Queen (D) as a platform to persuade voters. Clampitt was a captain of the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977-2004. He has previously run for office for Swain Board of Commissioners and […]
