Women’s History Month is often used to highlight figures who fought for equality and changed history. Historian Elizabeth McRae said that focus only tells part of the story. McRae, an associate professor of history and the author of “Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy,” spoke at Western Carolina University […]
Wellness Scavenger Hunt provides fun and gifts
April 4, 2026 by
The story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition People scrambling to find clues in downtown Sylva found wellness in a fun and creative way on Saturday, March 21. It was wrapped in colorful care-packages and gifts from local businesses. Nicole Kaysing with Balancing Wellness and Jenna Kranz of Uncomplicated Kitchen were the […]
Whee Life: Reflecting on religion and what it means for people
April 3, 2026 by
We are starting the Easter weekend with a chat on religion, traditions and what it means for some of our guests in this episode of Whee Life edition on religion. A Pew Research Center study found that religion influence on public life is growing but overall young adults tend to be less religious than older […]
Learn how to spot a scam
April 3, 2026 by
The story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition Pretty much everyone has been called on the phone by someone telling us we have won a big white Mercedes – the latest model, but first we need to wire the company a processing fee of $500 immediately while they wait on the phone. […]
5K Bunny Run Fundraiser: The preservation of a historic landmark
April 1, 2026 by
Version of the story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition The first Annual 5K run/walk for the Nonprofit Southwestern Child Development Commission in Western North Carolina started at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 at the Southwestern Community College Bookstore. The fundraising run was $35, buying you a fun atmosphere to get […]
