Bayleigh Katch (they/them) is a student at Western Carolina University who performs drag in the Sylva area. They are a junior double majoring in criminal justice and emergency/disaster management. Katch’s first performance happened at Sylva Pride this past September. They performed alongside other drag queens in the area like Beulah Land, Ida Carolina, and Calcutta. […]
Vintage shop offers treasures from the past
February 10, 2022 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, Feb. 9 edition. Shoppers at Kel-Save Drugs can pick up prescriptions and Barbie and Ken dressed in classic Star Trek regalia in one stop. Bob Kelley owned Kel-Save until he passed away in November 2020, leading his wife, Jeannie Kelley, to consider selling her house and […]
No one wants to be #2 in these races
February 10, 2022 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald Feb. 9. Ski Sapphire Valley’s 15th Outhouse Race is back after skipping 2021 because of the pandemic. The popular race is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, though the event is somewhat fluid. “The way it usually works is, the race is on the bunny […]
Bouldering competition at WCU
February 8, 2022 by
Story co-written with Nick Childs The Department of Campus Recreation and Base Camp Cullowhee will be hosting their annual bouldering competition Feb. 7-10 from 4-8 p.m. daily at the Campus Recreation Center climbing wall. Casey Fenton, Interim Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs, describes bouldering as one of the most basic forms of climbing. “You’re not […]
Turning Point’s “freedom” means fear for some WCU students
February 7, 2022 by
Story is co-written/ produced with Stephen Pierce Turning Point USA has a complicated reputation on WCU’s campus. Some associate it with political concepts such as fiscal responsibility, limited government, and free markets, while others associate it with unsolicited text messages and harassment towards students who have differing political views. According to the WCU chapter of […]
Hip hop duo Black Violin to bring electric performance to WCU
February 7, 2022 by
Black Violin, a Grammy-nominated American hip hop duo, will perform at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m., bringing an electric, energy-filled performance as part of WCU’s Black History Month events. Black Violin consists of two classically trained musicians, Kev Marcus, who plays the violin, and Wil B., who plays the viola. […]
