North Carolina Gov. Roy A. Cooper (D-Nash) rebuked a general lack of legislative cooperation by Republican lawmakers during his first State of the State address, March 13. As the newly-elected governor, Cooper laid out his long-term vision for a smarter, more sustainable Tarheel state. In an attempt to promote bipartisan cooperation among the state’s General […]
Cooper calls for education reform, “common ground” in first State of the State address
March 15, 2017 by
WCU adds stoplight to front of campus
March 14, 2017 by
This story was co-written with Haley Smith. Western Carolina University is adding a second traffic light on campus. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is funding and installing the new light at the request of the university. It will be placed at the intersection of Centennial Drive and University Way, at the corner of Bardo Arts Center. Fred […]
“WNC could see conditions close to the blizzard of ’93,” says Greer Meterologist
March 14, 2017 by
If you have spent any time outdoors within the past week you’ll have noticed the strange change in temperature. Going from a high of 70 degrees last Thursday to extreme weather conditions this coming week has many Cullowhee residents scratching their heads. “The weather in WNC changes more than I change my underwear,” said Sabrina […]
Illicit drug trade – which side are you on?
March 9, 2017 by
Modern TV shows like Breaking Bad and Narcos exemplify the dangers that are associated with the illicit drug trade. Although these shows romanticize the business, they still provide rich insight into the happenings of underground drug trade. Today, a debate surrounds the legalization of drugs. Commonly known as the “war on drugs,” one argument states […]
Bill would allow guns at both WCU and SCC
March 9, 2017 by
This story was written by Haley Smith, originally published in The Sylva Herald. If approved, new legislation would give people with concealed-carry permits the legal OK to bring handguns with them when visiting or taking classes at Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College. The prospect isn’t sitting well with the 17 police chiefs in the UNC […]
What is an eclipse?
March 9, 2017 by
There are four types of solar eclipses – partial, annular, total and hybrid: • The outer shadow cast by the moon, also called the penumbra, shows a partial eclipse. • Annular eclipses occur when the moon doesn’t cover the sun entirely, leaving a “ring of fire” around the moon. • The rare celestial phenomenon that […]
