“Voting is absolutely fundamental to democracy, and democracy dies without participation,” said Betsy Swift, member of the local Indivisible’s organization. Indivisible Common Ground WNC is hosting Rock the Vote on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sylva’s Bridge Park. This free event is promoting voting and voter registration in Jackson County, […]
Sylva Pride is back with a three-day festival
September 13, 2024 by
The 4th annual Sylva Pride Festival is this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15. The Pride Festival will celebrate queer identities and protest for queer rights and acceptance on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva. The president of Sylva Pride, Burgin Mackey, is looking to bring a small […]
Tennesee representative visits WCU for Harris-Walz campaign
September 10, 2024 by
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D – Memphis, TN), in collaboration with the Harris-Walz campaign and the College Democrats at Western Carolina University, hosted a meet and greet at the WCU A. K. Hinds University Center Wednesday, Sept. 4. The event aimed at connecting with locals and college students advocating for social change and rallying […]
Are your candidates smarter than a 5th grader?
September 9, 2024 by
Macon County School Board District 4 candidates Jim Breedlove and John deVille participated in an event on Sunday, Aug. 25 answering questions about math, science, and their campaigns. The event inspired by the popular gameshow ‘Are you Smarter than a 5th grader?’ was hosted by the Macon County Young Progressive Voters (MCYPV) and held at […]
BearWise keeps bears wild in Waynesville
March 22, 2024 by
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 […]
