Residents of Jackson County weigh in on gun ownership

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

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

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

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 […]

Local organizations seek volunteers at Service Learning Fair

The Center for Service Learning at Western Carolina University hosted their 8th annual Service Learning Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Service Learning Fair is a way for students to find volunteer positions on campus or in the community. There were 43 different organizations represented at this year’s fair including The American Cancer Society, CatMan2, […]

President Obama speaks progressively at inauguration

President Barack H. Obama’s second term has taken form after his swearing-in ceremony on Monday at the Capitol with affirming Democratic stances on gay rights, climate change and immigration reform. Chief Justice John Roberts formally swore in the president and vice president on Sunday. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday shared the public ceremonial […]