Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain baseball team lost at Murphy on Monday, March 14, by a score of 8-7. A strong late game push catapulted the Bulldogs to the win, taking the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Mustangs took an early lead, with strong third […]
The Tuck River Cleanup is Back!
The Tuck River cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, so get ready to get wet and have fun. The event is organized by Base Camp Cullowhee and is coming back after two years hiatus. This will be the 38th year of the event. “Tuck River Cleanup has been a long running river cleanup on […]
WCU track and field team ready for the outdoor season
The Western Carolina University track team has done a great job preparing for outdoor competition as they just wrapped up their indoor season.Their first outdoor meet was, March 18 and 19 at Georgia Tech and the athletes and their coaches were more than ready. Some of the top performances were in field events, those including […]
Casting a glance at the climbing community at WCU
As children grow up and develop, they begin testing the limits of their bodies as they improve their motor skills, including by trying to ascend to the heights of the world around them. This interest in climbing has a tendency to stick around as people get older, going from testing the limits of one’s body […]
Mustangs bag season-opening baseball wins against Swain
Article was originally published in the Sylva Herald, March 10 edition The Smoky Mountain Mustang baseball teams each won their opening season matchup against the Swain Maroon Devils last Thursday at Swain. The varsity club was able to squeak out a 12-9 victory behind a strong, consistent offensive output. The Mustangs scored in all but […]
Pinnacle Park certified Therapy Trail ribbon-cutting March 11
The story originally published in The Sylva Herald, March 10 edition. The story was updated with a photo from the opening of the trail on March 13. A new addition to Pinnacle Park is set to offer visitors more than a walk in the woods. A therapy trail is set to open at 1 p.m. […]






