Reporter is a member of the Sustainable Energy Initiative Committee. The Sustainable Energy Initiative Committee (SEI) will be hosting an electric vehicle expo in the Reid Metered Lot on Friday, Oct. 6, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. “This is going to be a great event for students and faculty to attend to learn about […]
WCU prepares for Irma, Provost says it’s business as usual
September 8, 2017 by
Over the past few days, Hurricane Irma ripped through the Caribbean, killing at least 18 people and leaving devastation in it’s wake. Now, as the hurricane heads towards South Florida, thousands of people are attempting to escape the storm. Yesterday, Irma was downgraded to a category 4 hurricane, but could still do serious damage to […]
Reduce, reuse…now what?
April 27, 2017 by
This story was co-written with Jessica Wooten. Every year, according to a 2015 study, North Carolinians throw away 23.6 billion pounds of trash. That is enough trash to circle the earth twice. It isn’t spite that makes NC residents throw away their recyclables, but ignorance. Ipsos, a market research company, performed a study in 2011 during […]
Make it yours: Showing off your personality
April 21, 2017 by
This story was originally published in The Crossroads Chronicle on April 19, 2017. Thanks to big box stores, home décor can become streamlined and commercial. Things that people actually like have taken a backseat to popular décor trends. Personality can often get lost in all the hustle and bustle of home decorating, but adding one’s […]
Appalachian Trailhead 110: How Franklin, NC benefits from hikers
April 20, 2017 by
Story is co-written with Ashley Kairis and Kayla Minion Franklin, North Carolina, sits 110 miles from Springer Mountain, the starting point for most Appalachian Trail hikers. Over the years, Franklin has seen an increase in thru hikers and has welcomed them with open arms. In 2010, Franklin became the very first Appalachian Trail Community. “Every year […]
Jackson County list of accepted recyclables
April 20, 2017 by
Batteries Lead-Acid automobile batteries are accepted at the county sites. Commercial Waste Any solid waste generated by a business that is classified as a commercial business or non-profit. Container Recycling Aluminum Cans, steel cans, plastic bottles and containers, and glass containers. Items not accepted: glass cookware, ceramics, mirrors, window glass, headlights, light bulbs, or medicine […]
