Hurricane Helene had impacted the arts at Western Carolina University with the Bardo Arts Center facing disruptions and potential damages. Bardo parking lot was flooded during the storm but the damage is still not known. The staff aim to have the building properly assessed by the end of next week. “We are still assessing […]
North Carolina legislation to discuss relief package for WNC
October 8, 2024 by
House Speaker Tim Moore and Sen. Phil Berger said in a joint news release last week that details are still being worked out about what exactly is needed to facilitate the state’s response. WRAL reports that the state is looking at the $4.75 billion “rainy day fund” along with $733 million to help with emergency […]
WCU suspends classes until Oct. 21
October 4, 2024 by
WCU leadership made a decision late on Oct. 3 to not go back to classes next week and go straight to fall break until Oct. 21. Provost Richard Starnes in an interview with WCU student-run radio station WWCU said that this decision was done to provide time for students, faculty and staff and the community […]
WCU Student Emergency Fund to assist students with damages from Helene
October 4, 2024 by
Western Carolina University has a student emergency fund to assist during times of crisis. “If a student is in need of emergency financial support, they can apply for assistance at dos.wcu.edu. Each request will be reviewed individually, and we encourage students to submit applications reflecting their specific level of need so we can assess and […]
Update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for Oct. 3
October 3, 2024 by
The report provided with cooperation with WWCU 93.5 FMThe death toll from Helene continues to rise. There are around 200 confirmed death and half of those are in Western North Carolina. Majority are in Buncombe County but there are deaths recorded in Henderson, Macon, Avery. The death toll is expected to rise as emergency crews […]
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene and impact to WCU students
October 3, 2024 by
Hurricane Helene has made an unprecedented impact on people in western North Carolina. People of Western Carolina University are living through unforeseen living conditions as normality slowly arrives back for students and staff. On Thursday, Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. Hurricane Helene was placed as a Category 4 storm as it hit […]
