It’s that time of year again at Western Carolina University: Family Weekend. From Sept. 18 to Sept. 20, families of students attending WCU gather to eat, drink and be merry before an afternoon of Catamount football. But what draws families in year after year? What keeps spirits high, even after countless rain delays? For the […]
Cats for the Constitution educates voters on how to get civically involved
September 21, 2026 by
Under the midday Cullowhee heat, the large purple Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning tent glistens in the sunlight. Under the shaded tent are pocket constitutions, voter registration forms, baked goods and other information aimed at encouraging civic engagement among Western Carolina University students. This was WCU’s way to mark National Constitution Day on Sept. 17. […]
Sylva Pride is back in it’s full glory
September 19, 2026 by
The Sylva Pride parade is back and as one of the organizers says the “queer joy is felt around this time of year”. The parade will be at the end of the two-day festivities on Sept. 20 starting at 1:30 p.m. Downtown from Schulman to Spring Street and back to Bridge Park will be closed […]
Mountain Heritage Week to celebrate Appalachia
September 19, 2026 by
For more than 50 years, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year’s weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live entertainment, cultural experiences, educational programs and family-friendly activities across campus and throughout the region. Mountain Heritage Days serves as a celebration of Appalachian heritage and […]
Whee Life: Class of 2030!!
September 18, 2026 by
We start season four with a look at Western Carolina University’s class of 2030 and what their first month on campus has been like. Listen to hear more about adjusting to college, making friends, getting involved and finding your place on campus. This year’s new class has 2,385 freshmen, with a record-breaking overall enrollment of […]
Jackson County celebrates 175th
September 17, 2026 by
Jackson County celebrated its past with the people that contributed to the present and the hope for the future with plenty of cakes, good music, fun and fellowship between hundreds of guests and community members. On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., the brand-new Whittier Heritage grounds were bustling with people gathered to […]
