Not going home over Thanksgiving break and yearning for a small road trip adventure? The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is just over the hill in Flat Rock, North Carolina. With 264 acres on the property, visitors are welcome year round to explore the grounds and hike the easy to moderate trails around […]
Catamounts falter against rival Appalachian State
November 24, 2013 by
The stage was set for Western Carolina and Appalachian State to take the field Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium for the latest installment of the “Battle for the Old Mountain Jug.” Both fan bases were out and the trash talking didn’t stop – even up to game time. As the Appalachian State players were […]
Give trout fishing in WNC a try
November 20, 2013 by
If ever you’re bored and wanting to find an outdoor activity, I suggest looking up local fishing shops and learning what you can about trout fishing. With the Tuckasegee, a heavily stocked delayed harvest water, so close to home, it’s almost too tempting to pass up. According to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), the […]
Western stifles Asheville for second win of the season
November 12, 2013 by
Junior guard James Sinclair couldn’t help but smile during his post-game interview in a 74-67 Western Carolina win over UNC Ashville Monday night in the Ramsey Center. “Revenge is a sweet taste,” Sinclair said still smiling. He was referring to last year’s season-opening 71-61 loss to UNC Asheville in which he scored only three points […]
The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers paid internships
November 11, 2013 by
The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers a 10 week internship opportunity in the Center for Wildlife Education’s building next to the Pisgah Fish Hatchery in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. The Center seeks applicants with majors including Wildlife/Wildlife Biology, Biology, Fisheries, Science Education, Early Childhood, Education, Zoology, Natural Science, Natural Resource Management, Parks and Recreation, […]
Volleyball seniors get proper send off on Senior Day
November 11, 2013 by
The Western Carolina women’s volleyball team entered the weekend losers of three straight conference matches. They didn’t help that streak with a 3-1 loss to Samford on Saturday night in the Ramsey Center. But they more than made up for that Sunday afternoon on Senior Day. In the final home game of their WCU careers, […]
