Story originally published in WCU Stories written by Cam Adams. For Shondel “Junior” Granison, his graduation cap is more than a square board with fabric stretched across the top. It’s a symbol of accomplishment, but also a canvas for Granison to display some of what’s closest to his heart. “I’m also going to have a […]
Department of Education changes worry students about future
May 8, 2025 by
Videos produced by Anthony Fowler. With executive orders like “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” and “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling,” the Trump administration has already made many significant changes to the Department of Education. Many of the changes that have been made fall in line with Project 2025’s Mandate for Leadership: The […]
WheeLife Eps. 6: Graduation – the good, the bad and the ugly on college life and expectations for the future
May 6, 2025 by
Hear from our graduates on their experience of college life, their expectations for the future and how to decorate your cap!The graduation ceremony is this weekend. The graduate school ceremony is on Friday starting at 7 p.m. The two undergraduate ceremonies are at 10 a.m. for the Arts and Sciences, Education and Allied Professions and […]
Controlled Chaos two-night event closing out last week of classes at WCU
May 1, 2025 by
Students at Western Carolina University see the light at the end of the tunnel resembling the end of the classes. They are ready to celebrate this weekend before the grind for exam week. The School of Stage and Screen, is offering movies, red carpet and fun during the two-days Controlled Chaos Film Festival. This will […]
Greening Up the Mountain festival great success
April 30, 2025 by
Version of the story was originally published in The Sylva Herald April 30 edition Music, food, beer, arts, crafts, bugs and critters and plenty of people were present at the 27th annual Greening Up the Mountain Festival last Saturday. Officials estimate 11,000 people attended on a glorious day weatherwise. The festival aims to be environmentally […]
Music, crafts, food, and more: Greening Up The Mountains arrives this weekend
April 24, 2025 by
Sylva kicks off spring start with food, music, and other entertainment for the 27th annual Greening Up The Mountains festival on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no cost to attend. According to their website, the event usually has upwards of 12,000 attendees and 175 vendor booth spaces on Main Street […]
