The video co-produced with Cody Cresmen The AR-15 is a popular semiautomatic rifle that has seen extreme controversy for its use in mass shootings. We spoke with the owner of Tagged Out Hunting Supply in Sylva, Dustin Hayes who opened store three years ago. Hear his opinion on the rifle and learn about its popularity. […]
WCU students share their gun violence ‘number’
May 6, 2013 by
After losing a dear friend, Dr. Roger Hartley, associate professor of political science at Western Carolina University, created a Facebook group called “What is Your Number? Our Network of Gun Violence.” The group has gained national attention through MSNBC and The Washington Post. Dr. Hartley spoke with WCJ about his project. Read the full story […]
Residents of Jackson County weigh in on gun ownership
February 5, 2013 by
Jackson County, North Carolina is a sportsman’s paradise. In an area where hunting is a favorite pastime and having collections of guns and ammunition is as American as apple pie and baseball. It is no surprise that the debate on gun control is a hot topic among residents in this area. So what do the […]
