Construction of the new 808 West apartment complex began in September 2012 and is expected to be completed by August 2013. 808 West is located across Highway 107 from the main entrance to the Western Carolina University campus. 808 West offers the basic amenities that everyone looks for: washer, dryer, built-in microwave, cable, and internet. […]
Hoss Howard Band to perform local benefit concert
February 15, 2013 by
Jeff “Hoss” Howard and his Hoss Howard Band will perform a benefit concert at the Cullowhee Valley School on Saturday, Feb. 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. and prizes will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The Hoss Howard Band plays southern rock and country style music. In May 2012, the band embarked on a mini-tour […]
Environmental health students gain hands-on experience
February 10, 2013 by
A team of Western Carolina University students teamed up with the Jackson County Health Department and the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River to monitor the quality of nearby creeks. WCU professor Tracy Zontek teaches a course on water quality every fall under the environmental health program. Last semester Zontek’s students began to monitor various […]
Photography student to be featured in public art reception
February 7, 2013 by
Jessica Kovacs, a student of photography at WCU, will have her first solo show, “Rural Destinations” installed at City Lights Café of Sylva. The artist reception is Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., during which anyone is welcome to meet the artist and see her work while enjoying complimentary appetizers. When I first […]
SGA senate expresses support for big changes at request of students
February 6, 2013 by
The WCU student government association senate met Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Cardinal room of the UC with the intent to give the student body want they have said they wanted. SGA Vice President Ryan Hermance quickly introduced three resolutions. Two of which are subjects that the student body has high interest in. Senator Ricky […]
Residents of Jackson County weigh in on gun ownership
February 5, 2013 by
Jackson County, North Carolina is a sportsman’s paradise. In an area where hunting is a favorite pastime and having collections of guns and ammunition is as American as apple pie and baseball. It is no surprise that the debate on gun control is a hot topic among residents in this area. So what do the […]
