On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Western Carolina University will walk virtually, alongside the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to support their cause. The North Carolina statewide virtual walk will take place at noon and will be streamed live on Facebook. To walk alongside North Carolina families, friends and loved ones, go to the following link, […]
Future Catamount creates reusable COVID-19 face masks
April 13, 2020 by
Future Catamount Sarah Bowen is doing her part to slow the spread of coronavirus in her community of Durham, North Carolina. She’s making reusable face masks to stop the wearer from coughing or sneezing directly on another person. Watch the full story below. Sarah began producing masks for her immediate family but was inspired to […]
2020 Census extends online response
April 8, 2020 by
For the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau is allowing residents to answer the questionnaire online, but you can still respond by phone, mail or in person if preferred.The questionnaire lasts for about 10-15 minutes and has questions pertaining to sex, race, age and other factors. According to the Census website the COVID-19 outbreak online […]
HOMEBASE still offering services amongst COVID-19
April 8, 2020 by
During the COVID-19 crisis a lot of students working on or near campus lost their jobs. Leading to lower or no income for necessary expenses like rent, food and hygiene needs. The university is offering a student relief fund for students who need to pay for these expenses. Another resource including food, hygiene needs, and housing being […]
Case for Census is presented at a library gathering
April 8, 2020 by
This story was originally published in the Sylva Herald on March 4, 2020. The 2020 Census could mean more government funds and representation for North Carolina. Census Partnership Specialist Charles Megown spoke on behalf of the United States Census at the Jackson County Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 27, to try and promote the importance of […]
WCU students respond to prorated housing and dinning refunds
April 3, 2020 by
Some WCU students will be receiving prorated refunds for their dinning and housing plans that they are unable to use at this point due to the circumstances created by the COVID-19 virus. The decision was announced by WCU officials Monday, March 30, after a special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors. The UNC system is […]
