Almost 23 years ago, representatives from the Jackson County community decided it was time for there to be a central location for abused children – a place where they could share their experience and receive coordinated services with all agencies involved. In September 1993, Adults Working and Advocating for Kids’ Empowerment (A.W.A.K.E), a private nonprofit […]
Jackson Police educates students on alcohol awareness
April 15, 2016 by
“The Batmobile” was parked at the Forsyth parking lot on April 14 and Jackson County police officers were talking to students about drunk driving. “We want to raise the awareness of the consequences of alcohol violators, so hopefully we see less people coming through our checkpoints, getting in accidents, and getting stopped,” said Lieutenant John […]
WCU 37th International Festival was success
April 14, 2016 by
The UC Lawn was full with flags from all over the world. The air was the smell of Turkish coffee and Arabic tea; the crowd was happy. Many of them had drawings on their faces, or were playing with their new and small stuffed and colorful frogs and lizards. This was the 37th International festival held […]
The Office of Disability Services hosts Autism Week
April 14, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Office of Disability Services is sponsoring Autism Awareness Week , April 11-15. On Monday students could register for the “light it up blue” Alpha Xi Delta 5K Race on the UC lawn. Tuesday was “wear blue day” where students were asked to wear blue in support of Autism. Wednesday was “college on the Autism […]
Western Sahrawi deserve to be heard
April 13, 2016 by
Meet Shelley Booth. She is 40-something Asheville mom, business co-owner, outdoor enthusiast and an activist. On Feb. 27 she ran her first marathon…. in the Sahara Desert. And she ran with a mission to help raise awareness and funds for the displaced Sahrawi people. She reached her goal and raised over $5,000 that will help rebuild […]
Get ready for a cultural experience
April 11, 2016 by
Western Carolina University will have its 37th annual International Festival on Wednesday, April 13, from 11 – 2:30 p.m. on the University Center lawn. WCU’s Office of International Programs and Services is hosting the event. The festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of WCU’s international student population. Its purpose is to share awareness of […]
