Story co-written and produced with Tessa Bradshaw Who would have thought that a vector-borne disease transmitted through the bite of a mosquito is researched at Western Carolina University? At WCU, students have engaged in undergraduate research with Dr. Brian Byrd, on mosquitos and vector borne diseases at the Health and Science facility. The primarily mission […]
The virtual Tunnel of Oppression
May 5, 2021 by
The Tunnel of Oppression has been an annual event at WCU since 2016. Its goal to raise awareness on important issues and explore different types of oppression, this year through a ‘pandemic lens’. The tunnel is a virtual tour hosted inside the Intercultural Affairs office and is available online to all WCU students until May […]
Advocates for Animals to host fundraiser
April 5, 2021 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 publication. Humans aren’t the only ones with medical bills. The local non-profit organization, Advocates for Animals, will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, April 3, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Innovation Station in Dillsboro to raise money for their foundation. The event […]
Cullowhee man invents a better greenhouse
April 1, 2021 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on April 1 Story co-written with Lili Stapel Transformer greenhouses invented by Bob Houghton, a retired Western Carolina University professor and former elementary school teacher, are more affordable than standard greenhouses and make all-year-round gardening an easily attainable goal. In Houghton’s new book, “Transformer Greenhouses: Multi-season […]
Easter Hat Parade returns to streets of Dillsboro
March 26, 2021 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 publication. Kids of all ages are invited for a day of fun during the Easter Hat Parade on Saturday in Dillsboro. Registration for parade entry will begin at noon, and the event will start from the Town Hall at 2 p.m. The town of […]
Jackson County Public Schools receives 10 awards for communications excellence
March 21, 2021 by
This story was originally published for the Sylva Herald Jackson County School District is golden. They won nine Gold and one Silver awards for outstanding communications in 3 categories of digital media engagement, photography, and electronic media. David Proffitt, Jackson County Public School Chief of Communications, is the man who contributed the most to this […]
