A version of the story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition The inaugural Dillsboro Glass Arts Festival was held Saturday, March 28 with live glassblowing and local vendors to introduce the community to glass art, support regional artists and add a new spring event to the calendar. The free event featured multiple […]
Sylva “No Kings” draws hundreds of protesters
March 31, 2026 by
A version of the story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition Over 700 protesters filled downtown Sylva near the Jackson County Historic Courthouse for the third “No Kings” protest on Saturday, March 28. This protest was one of 3.100 organized across the country bringing over eight million people in a single protests across all 50 states making […]
Roy Huang brings Southeast Asian music to WCU
March 29, 2026 by
Guest artist Roy Huang presented a lecture recital on traditional Southeast Asian instruments on March 24 in the Coulter Recital Hall at Western Carolina University. The lecture recital entitled, “One String, Many Emotions: A Cross-Cultural Musical Dialogue,” highlighted Huang’s research on one-string instruments and musical traditions from Western classical styles to those of Taiwan, Southern China and Vietnam. It included collaborative performances with his wife, Chen Lin Ma, […]
Education Career Fair closes the year for such events
March 28, 2026 by
While the last official career fair for the year ended in February, specialized career fairs tailored to certain professions are still happening. This career fair is aimed toward education majors. The event was held Mar. 23 at the Ramsey Center and was hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development. WCU Alumni, Keith Buff, […]
Whee Life: Celebrating Woman History Month
March 27, 2026 by
The month of March is dedicated to women’s history month, a time to recognize the contributions women have made throughout history. Women’s history month traces its roots back to March 8, 1857, when women working in factories in New York City protested poor working conditions. In 169 years since then women in U.S. have gain […]
Sylva’s most challenging mountain race brings runners from across the region
March 25, 2026 by
Black Rock sits at 2,700 feet of elevation, with a steady inclination all the way up to the peak. In total, it’s a seven-mile trip up and down the mountain top. To some, this might sound daunting, but to the runners in the area, this hike turns into a challenge they are willing to take […]
