Ron Rash, Western Carolina University professor and author of The New York Times bestseller “Serena”, sat down to talk about the success of his book. He gave insight on how he writes a novel, what his inspiration for the novel was and what his next steps will be. View the full report by Rebecca Romo […]
Decrease of marriages
October 9, 2014 by
PEW research center shows that fewer and fewer Americans are choosing to get married. This decline in marriages have impacted North Carolina as well. The steady decline over the years has researchers questioning the reasons for staying single. View the full story below.
Fracking in North Carolina – danger to the environment or good for the economy?
September 19, 2014 by
The last public hearing on the N.C. Mining and Energy Commission proposed oil and gas rules that lifts the moratorium on fracking was full with passion, tears and calls for public action to preserve the environment and the clean waters of Western North Carolina. Watch the full report.
The Big Birthday Bash – WCU is 125!
August 27, 2014 by
Ceillie Simkiss contributed to the story. The cake was eaten, the community showed up, and fun was had at the Big Birthday Bash on Tuesday, August 25. Western Carolina University is officially 125 years old! At the celebration, student organizations, faculty and community members alike gathered to hear some music played by the Pride of the […]
Local Americana band, rocking western North Carolina
May 28, 2014 by
Mangas Colorado, a well-known Apache tribal chief from the 1700s, was an inspiration for a local band from the mountains of NC. The band got their name, Mangas Colorado, after reading the book Bury my heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown in August 2013 while Jarrod Couch, vocalist and banjo, and Thomas Allison, vocalist […]
WCU golfer is making it big in the sport
May 19, 2014 by
To the players of the men’s and women’s golf team at Western Carolina, James Tyrese Poston is “The Man.” He is a very consistent golfer which is hard enough but J.T manages it and is both a good student as well as a humble and nice guy. Since his freshman year at Western he’s made […]
