The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day. The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24. Festivities […]
Hope and Concern: Western Carolina
September 18, 2011 by
Western Carolina has started off its season with a 1-1 record and looks to improve on it next week when the Catamounts travel to Georgia Southern to take on the Eagles. With their bye this week it is a perfect time to analyze some, “Hope and Concern for the Cats.” Hope Freshman running back, Shaun […]
Coming to Cullowhee
September 15, 2011 by
The 3rd Annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom for many participants was more than just fun. The Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor (CuRvE) raised $280 for developing a new park by the river. “We are planning a river park between the bridge and the dam. There will be some developments by the DOT when the new bridge is […]
Splish splash I was paddling fast!
September 14, 2011 by
Western Carolina University students, staff and members of the community joined together September 10, 2011 for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom. This year featured the events largest crowd ever, sunny skies and happy participants of all ages.
WCU Monday night football
September 13, 2011 by
Western Carolina University and Last Minute Productions kicked off the NFL season with a Monday Night football party in the UC Theatre. The Patriots/Dolphins and Raiders/Broncos games were broadcasted live on the big screen for students of the University to enjoy. There was a turnout of around 25-30 students that came to enjoy the games. […]
“Paddle hard and have fun”
September 11, 2011 by
There was a light chill in the air and the sun was shining for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom on Saturday, September 10. Outdoorsmen of all ages came out to spend a morning racing canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards on the Tuckasegee River near downtown Old Cullowhee. “It’s a great place to […]
