WCU to screen King documentary

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington,  WCU will screen the documentary “King- From Montgomery to Memphis”. The film comes as the first event of Western’s interdisciplinary theme for the year, “1960’s: Take it all in“. The screening will start at 7 p.m. in Niggli Theatre followed by a discussion led by […]

Apple growers unravel their tents for the North Carolina Apple Festival

Over Labor Day weekend, the mouthwatering aromas of apple turnovers, apple cider, candied apples, caramel apples, apple fritters, apple butter, funnel cakes and many other festival foods will be floating down Main Street Hendersonville, North Carolina, pulling willing customers to the vendors that sell them for the annual North Carolina  Apple Festival in Henderson County. […]

Catamount alumna tragically loses life

The body of Western Carolina University alumna Shannon Christy, 23, was recovered from the Potomac River in Virginia on July 11. Search and rescue authorities believe that Christy became stuck while kayaking and was forced to remove her safety and flotation device. Christy graduated from Western Carolina University in May of 2012 with a Bachelor […]

Tuck’s Tap & Grille to open in July

Cullowhee is home to a new dining experience, Tuck’s Tap & Grille.  The restaurant will be opening in July and will feature a wide variety of food, drinks and entertainment. Tuck’s Tap & Grille will be serving a very unique menu. One of the menu items, the Mountain Monster, is a bratwurst topped with slow smoked […]

Angela Brenton memorial service this Thursday at WCU

Dr. Angela Laird Brenton, Western Carolina University’s late provost and vice chancellor, will be honored this Thursday, June 20, with a special memorial service celebrating her life. Brenton passed away on May 8 after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Her community memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Grand Room […]

A thrill of a ride

“It’s the most addictive drug on the planet. You can’t just quit.” Brian Arrowood is an addict. In just five years, he has sacrificed family events, holidays, birthdays, relationships, and job opportunities to get his fix. He routinely risks life and limb just to get his high. “It’s that adrenaline rush man, it’s always something […]