Kim Parker was spending a normal weekend afternoon with family in the living room when she spied something out the window that left her speechless. “I looked out and at first I couldn’t get the words out. I’m just pointing at the yard. The bear just came down from my neighbor’s yard, and then just […]
Settlement sends county money to fight drugs
February 29, 2024 by
The US Government reached a historic $56 billion in cumulative agreements nationwide, the United States government has begun to distribute relief through settlements in the aftermath of various lawsuits against opioid distribution from American pharmacies. The state of North Carolina is set to receive $1.5 billion in total, announced by Attorney General Josh Stein in […]
Landing the big one: rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
February 28, 2024 by
Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing. The newly-released study was developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It dives deep and analyzes […]
Navigating the Post-Graduation Path: Insights from WCU Alumni
February 28, 2024 by
There are approximately 1,800 WCU students preparing to graduate this spring, many of whom are wondering ‘Will I be able to find a job in my field?’ But some are asking a different question: ‘Does it really matter if I do?’ To help answer these questions, six WCU alumni who graduated within a 22-year span […]
N.C. 107: pain, but eventual gain
January 3, 2024 by
story co-written with Jake Harkey Part 2 of the serial of stories published in The Sylva Herald on Jan. 24 edition The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to reconfigure N.C.107 through Sylva’s commercial corridor for safety reasons. In the summer of 2021 NCDOT began work on the road. According to Sylva lawyer and roads activist […]
Renter beware: Students share their apartment horror stories
January 2, 2024 by
A version of this story was originally published in The Western Carolinian, Dec. 14 edition For many students, the transition from a residence hall to an apartment feels like a dream. No parents, no RAs and, for most, living in an apartment is their first opportunity to be on their own. However, for many students […]
