Are you a caretaker dreading the challenging talk about puberty, hormones and sex health education with your children? A group of Western Carolina University experts from the psychology, communication and education departments will hold their second annual “Growing Up Together” workshop for parents and caregivers of children from K to 5th grade on body development […]
Experts helping adults learn how to talk to their children about puberty and body development
September 16, 2026 by
Student commuters face parking problems …again
September 15, 2026 by
The fall semester has just begun and parking is already becoming a nightmare for students. Just in the first two weeks, Western Carolina University parking operations have issued 631 citations and 141 wheel-locks. “I’d advise anyone looking at those numbers to consider those numbers in context,” Associate Director of Parking Operations Matishia Taylor said in […]
Jackson County celebrates its past looking to the future
September 11, 2026 by
Jackson County will be celebrating its 175th anniversary to honor its past and celebrate the present with features from live music bands, a historic train ride and special guest speakers. The festivities are on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4to 8p.m. at the brand-new Whittier Heritage Grounds. The event is designed to recognize Jackson County’s history, […]
Forest Hills looks at long-term growth
September 10, 2026 by
Story originally published at The Sylva Herald, Sept. 9 The leaders of the Village of Forest Hills met Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, for the monthly Council Session. Discussion opened with the subject of Land Use and an in-progress grant. The grant involves land development in total of $33,000. Forest Hills has already secured $10,000 from […]
Webster Board updated on Givens, Webster Village
September 10, 2026 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, Sept. 9 The Webster Board of Commissioners meeting opened with an update on Webster Village, a multi-income housing community for seniors in Jackson County, developed through a partnership between Mountain Projects, Inc., Givens Communities and Western Carolina University. Andrew Crosson, Executive Director of Affordable Communities, explained the importance […]
HHS is the new Cullowhee Election Day polling site
September 8, 2026 by
The Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Health and Human Sciences building to serve as the official polling site for Election Day. The HHS building on Western Carolina University’s millennial campus will replace the Cullowhee Recreation Center as the polling location for voters beginning Nov. 3. See the […]
