Construction of the new 808 West apartment complex began in September 2012 and is expected to be completed by August 2013. 808 West is located across Highway 107 from the main entrance to the Western Carolina University campus. 808 West offers the basic amenities that everyone looks for: washer, dryer, built-in microwave, cable, and internet. […]
Photography student to be featured in public art reception
February 7, 2013 by
Jessica Kovacs, a student of photography at WCU, will have her first solo show, “Rural Destinations” installed at City Lights Café of Sylva. The artist reception is Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., during which anyone is welcome to meet the artist and see her work while enjoying complimentary appetizers. When I first […]
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 […]
Students take advantage of the snow on campus
February 3, 2013 by
The snowfall that began Saturday, Feb. 2 brought WCU students out of their rooms to witness the rare event. “Snow is the perfect cuddle weather,” said Kat Sumeracki, a junior who took full advantage of the snowy weather. After witnessing an organized snowball fight on the field by Norton Residence Hall, she made a Pikachu […]
The Market opens to serve the community
February 2, 2013 by
WCU students and area residents know that these are hard times. Climbing unemployment rates and fluctuating gas prices mean that every penny has to count. That is what makes The Market in Cullowhee a unique place to shop. Located just across the highway from the WCU campus on Little Savannah Road, The Market not only […]
Missing Charlotte man last seen in early January
January 31, 2013 by
A Charlotte man has been missing since early January, prompting family and friends to reach out to the public in an effort to locate him. Derrick Chambers, 25, was last seen departing his home in the 10200 block of Hawkeye Drive in southwestern Charlotte on Jan. 3, 2013. His mother told police that he left […]
