Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 3 edition.The Cullowhee Dam has not yet been renovated, despite plans for repairs scheduled for August of last year. Western Carolina University still plans to work on structurally repairing the dam, as it is years overdue and has shown signs of erosion. WCU Vice Chancellor for Administration […]
Burn ban lifted; you need to have a burn permit to have a controlled burn
April 4, 2025 by
The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect March 21. The lifting of the burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue or lift […]
Unite UP a slam dunk for WCU community
April 1, 2025 by
A one-of-a-kind basketball event took place at WCU on Thursday, March 27. The basketball game unites students in the University Participant Program, athletes and the community. The event is designed to enhance and promote inclusivity at WCU. The UP Program is a program for college-aged individuals who have intellectual disabilities. The goal of the program […]
WheeLife: News magazine from WCJ and WWCU student run-radio station
March 31, 2025 by
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region.This is the first show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the end of the semester. Tune in to hear news from your local area each […]
The Sylva Herald: Update on opioid settlement dispersal
March 30, 2025 by
Story re-published with permission from The Sylva Herald by Beth Lawrence Residents were given a look at efforts to utilize Jackson County’s portion of opioid settlements between states and opioid manufacturers and distributors. At the County Commissioners’ March 4 work session, two members of the recently formed Local Settlement Council – Jackson County Department of […]
