From the Carolina Public Press. Originally published on Sept. 11 The long-simmering state budget stalemate boiled over early Wednesday when Republicans pushed through a lopsided veto override vote in the N.C. House by taking advantage of Democrats’ belief that there would be no votes, CCP reports. In a moment of raw politics, House Speaker Tim Moore, […]
Summer tuition and NC promise
May 9, 2019 by
N.C. Promise has provided Western Carolina University, and its students, with many opportunities. However, people are saying that the main campus is crowded. After 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, many students are experiencing unexpected traffic and limited parking. Another issue is the fact that the summer classes are not part of the NC Promise so […]
President of UNC system, Margaret Spellings resigns
October 26, 2018 by
UNC President, Margaret Spellings, will step down in March 2019 after only three years of leading the 17-campus university system. The announcement was made Friday, Oct. 26, after the two-hour closed-door meeting of the UNC Board of Governors. According to the news reports, she was the one initiating the discussion for her early departure. “All […]
WCU hosts Open House this weekend
October 25, 2018 by
Prospective students and their parents and guardians will have a chance to learn about the ins-and-outs of college life as Western Carolina University holds its first Open House this academic year on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the host of the event, informs that they are expecting around 830 students and 1,781 […]
WCU chancellor search committee tweaks leadership statement, seeks nominations of candidates
October 25, 2018 by
Story by WCU Office of Public Relations The quest to find Western Carolina University’s next chancellor is back in high gear after the committee leading the search for a successor to the late David O. Belcher approved minor modifications to an existing leadership statement, tweaked language to advertise the position and formalized the timeline for […]
CPP: Amendments on NC ballot mystery to most voters. Here is what you need to know
October 22, 2018 by
Carolina Public Press, story by Kirk Ross Shortly before adjourning this year’s General Assembly session in late June, legislative leaders announced a slate of ballot measures, six constitutional amendments in all. Although some of the proposals had been discussed previously, others aimed a restructuring state government had not been discussed previously. They drew immediate criticism […]
