Story co-produced with Daniel Reid Many holidays are set aside to honor, remember and celebrate the courage of military members, active, retired and reserves. From the civilian perspective, these holidays are three-day weekends off of work, cookouts with family and days to party. For the military community, these holidays have a deeper meaning. Memorial Day […]
The untold stories of PTSD: The veteran community at WCU speaks about their military experiences
December 7, 2023 by
“We are still here”: Western Carolina University remains a Cherokee place
December 6, 2023 by
Story co-written with Sarah Pruitt November is Native American Heritage Month, but it’s not just a heritage for the Cherokee people of Western North Carolina. It’s a living, vibrant culture. There are 547 federally recognized tribes in the United States. Native Americans were not automatically afforded U.S. citizenship until 1924. November was not declared […]
Forest fires in WNC impact the air quality and safety
December 5, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Tyler Elcock “One word, horrific. It is a very hard thing to imagine that you may lose everything you own… In the end, we ended up losing an outbuilding and some trees on our property,” said medical assistant Stacy Morgan in an email message as she recalled her experience with the recent wildfires […]
Bead art spreads a message of peace, love, unity, respect and responsibility
November 29, 2023 by
Co-written and produced with Bryson Jusko What’s one of the best parts about attending a concert? Most people would say the music, or the food, but if you ask Skylar Ward, her favorite part is making art and taking it to trade with other people at the concert. “I’ve been participating in PLURR and going […]
Veterans speak about their unseen scars
November 17, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis Story updated on 11.28.23 For most people in America, war is what we see in movies, video games, or on the news. We take for granted the bliss of never seeing the unprecedented horrors of combat. War comes with an invaluable loss of life and leaves deep wounds on the […]
2023 WCU Homecoming Carnival
November 17, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis. WCU hosted its annual Homecoming Carnival Oct. 25 and 26. Students, staff, and community members could all participate in the festivities. Rides, games, and refreshments decorated the center of campus for all to enjoy.
