N.C. 107 work: A long road behind, and ahead

story co-written with Jake HarkeyPart 1 of the serial of stories published in The Sylva Herald, Dec. 13, 2023 America runs on Dunkin and Sylva lost the only one in town. Dunkin ceased selling coffee and doughnuts in November due to road construction and more businesses will be closing permanently or moving to a new […]

Find a new feline friend at Catman2

Tucked away on Tilley Creek in Cullowhee, North Carolina, is a safe haven for cats young and old. Catman2 was founded by Dr. Harold Sims in 1996, and the property where the shelter is now opened in 2002. He still lives near the shelter, and runs The American Museum of the Housecat. The museum is […]

Sylva Parade Brings Christmas Cheer

Story co-produced with Tyler Elcock After the craze of Black Friday, the town of Sylva got together as they do every year during the holiday season for the Sylva Christmas Parade. The parade was on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. bringing the community, families, and visitors to Main Street to open the […]

The AR-15: Rise and controversy

The video co-produced with Cody Cresmen The AR-15 is a popular semiautomatic rifle that has seen extreme controversy for its use in mass shootings. We spoke with the owner of Tagged Out Hunting Supply in Sylva, Dustin Hayes who opened store three years ago. Hear his opinion on the rifle and learn about its popularity. […]

Catamount Motor Club: Who are they?

The Catamount Motor Club offers students and locals the opportunity to collectively share their love of cars. How many members what kind of cars and when the club was formed. What they do Members participate in weekly meets, charity fundraisers for local non-profits, group drives, and more. There are no dues, no commitments and no […]

Feeding your finances: How to approach food budgeting as a college student

With winter break quickly approaching, students are under a lot of pressure with finals and the holidays. This can lead to some responsibilities being ignored. Budgeting and spending responsibly are not always priorities for college students. As young adults, starting healthy financial habits is essential to our future. “I always try to budget but I […]