This story was first published in The Western Carolinian. One local organization is working to provide for all WCU students who may find themselves without food, clothes, or the necessary support needed to graduate. HOMEBASE, an outreach of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, has been located in the small white building next to Cullowhee […]
Local support strong for litter legislation
March 16, 2021 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on March 4 publication. Litter along roadways is a common problem in Jackson County and across the state. A recent bill filed in the North Carolina legislature is aimed at changing that. The Highway Cleanup act, introduced by Rep. John Bell, R-Goldsboro, would double the fines […]
WCU students balance school and pets
March 10, 2021 by
WCU does not currently allow students to have pets in dorm unless they are a service animal or emotional support animal. That is why many students choose to live off campus so they can have pets. When walking around Western Carolina’s campus on a sunny day, you will see many students enjoying the weather. And […]
Open mic is going live on the internet
March 8, 2021 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on March 3. City Lights Bookstore in downtown Sylva and the NetWest program of the N.C. Writers Network will be hosting their first virtual Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m. Friday. “We waited for the pandemic to ease up; it hasn’t eased up,” City Lights explained […]
WCU COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic working full speed
March 4, 2021 by
WCU COVID-19 Clinic continues with vaccinations and if you are in the current vaccine group you can get in line to receive one fast. Call (828) 227-8222 or make an appointment online. Cortnee Lingerfelt, Director of WCU Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, said the clinic has only been open since Feb. 24 and has already distributed […]
Bald eagles make a comeback in N.C., Jackson County
March 4, 2021 by
Story originally published in the Sylva Herald, publication from March 3. Bald eagles, once endangered, have become easier for the public to watch and learn about. The bird that symbolizes freedom in the United States has been the focus of years-long efforts to keep it from going extinct. In recent years, North Carolina has become […]
