Story was published in The Sylva Herald, March 12 edition The Town of Dillsboro’s monthly town meeting March 9 was filled with news about positive changes soon to come to the town. Dillsboro leaders discussed the new town hall building, viewing the samples of carpet and flooring that had been chosen. They also voted to […]
From the mountains to a war zone: WNC reporter covers Ukraine aid
March 16, 2026 by
A local reporter went to the front lines of Ukraine for two weeks in December 2022, a trip that changed his perspective on journalism forever. Born and raised in Chicago to a Ukrainian mother, journalist Cory Vaillancourt originally wanted to become a lawyer. However, after working as a field organizer for Al Gore’s 2000 presidential […]
JCPS revises construction projects after costs exceed budgets
March 15, 2026 by
Version of the story was published in The Sylva Herald, March 12 edition After learning that projected construction costs are nearly double the amount allocated, the Jackson County Board of Education is reassessing its planned construction projects and prioritizing essential student needs. At its monthly meeting on Feb. 24 the board discussed these updated projects […]
Whee Life: WCU on a spring break
March 13, 2026 by
While most of the students are out on a break not all are gone. There are limited food and transportation services on WCU campus. Hunter Library is also working with reduced hours. Group of students with faculty and staff are taking alternative spring break assisting veterans in Asheville fix the property they bought after Helene […]
SCC looking to expand out Webster Road
March 12, 2026 by
Story was originally published in the Sylva Herald, March 12 edition The Webster town board met last week and heard a presentation from Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas about rezoning 26.96 acres on Webster Road adjacent to SCC. Tomas hopes to expand the college with a new library. Tomas reported that two upcoming projects […]
Battle of the bots: WCU engineering students compete in robot showdown
March 12, 2026 by
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers at WCU has some end-of-midterm season fun with a competition between handmade robots. The SME president, Chloe Stewart, says the robot showdown creates not only a learning opportunity for students but also allows them to be creative within their engineering discipline. “The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is an organization where […]
