Women athletes and their achievements through the history of WCU is on display at the Mountain Heritage Center. The exhibit Clearing the Hurdles: Women and Sport at WCU, 1889 to the Present opened early September and you can see it through through Dec. 12. The exhibit explores the “people, events, and laws that helped shape […]
Future teachers brought Appalachian traditions to life at WCU
September 24, 2025 by
From basket weaving to puppet shows, local children discovered the artistry of mountain traditions during Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Week craft demonstrations. Around 150 elementary and middle school students from Jackson County tried their hands at traditional mountain crafts and skills during the field day on Sept. 23 through demonstrations from local craftsman’s aided […]
Sylva Pride Festival marks five years of celebration and inclusion
September 10, 2025 by
Downtown Sylva’s sidewalks transformed into a landscape of colors for the chalk walk, storefronts were decorated in pride flags and live music echoed from the Pride Festival from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7. The festival, active since 2021, became one of Sylva’s most visible events for the community and a place of acceptance in the […]
Mountain Heritage Day expands into days of celebration
September 7, 2025 by
Last September, Mountain Heritage Day was gearing up for the big 50th anniversary celebration, aiming to be one of the biggest festivals yet. However, just days before the planned events, WCU canceled the event due to Hurricane Helene’s arrival. This year, Mountain Heritage Day is back and bigger than ever with a week full of […]
Dayglow lights up campus in a free concert to kickoff the year
August 22, 2025 by
Student morale soared high as an indie pop band, Dayglow rocked WCU’s campus with a free concert. The concert was from 7-9 p.m. with a DJ mix to start the event, followed by the entrance of the band an hour later. The face of the band, singer/songwriter Sloan Struble, kept the audience energies high. Students […]
