For the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau is allowing residents to answer the questionnaire online, but you can still respond by phone, mail or in person if preferred.The questionnaire lasts for about 10-15 minutes and has questions pertaining to sex, race, age and other factors. According to the Census website the COVID-19 outbreak online […]
HOMEBASE still offering services amongst COVID-19
April 8, 2020 by
During the COVID-19 crisis a lot of students working on or near campus lost their jobs. Leading to lower or no income for necessary expenses like rent, food and hygiene needs. The university is offering a student relief fund for students who need to pay for these expenses. Another resource including food, hygiene needs, and housing being […]
Case for Census is presented at a library gathering
April 8, 2020 by
This story was originally published in the Sylva Herald on March 4, 2020. The 2020 Census could mean more government funds and representation for North Carolina. Census Partnership Specialist Charles Megown spoke on behalf of the United States Census at the Jackson County Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 27, to try and promote the importance of […]
WCU students respond to prorated housing and dinning refunds
April 3, 2020 by
Some WCU students will be receiving prorated refunds for their dinning and housing plans that they are unable to use at this point due to the circumstances created by the COVID-19 virus. The decision was announced by WCU officials Monday, March 30, after a special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors. The UNC system is […]
COVID-19 Update From Wake County
April 1, 2020 by
Although Triangle counties are withholding coronavirus test details, there are still plenty of people affected in Wake County. Research done by Kimberly Powers, professor of Epidemiology at UNC-Chapel Hill, predicts NC could have a total of 2,000 cases by April 2. So, how is this possible spiral impacting Wake County? Local dine-in restaurants have now […]
Western Carolina offers emergency funding for students in need
March 31, 2020 by
Western Carolina University is offering financial relief to students in need during this financial crisis created by the COVID-19 outbreak. According to WCU’s site: “The funds may be used for rent, utilities, car repairs, medical and dental expenses, gas and other unexpected financial emergencies.” “At this time, we have not implemented any changes to the eligibility or access […]
