Thirty-five people participated in the 5K run to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS on Saturday, April 25 at the University Center Central Plaza on WCU’s campus. The Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad and Lambda Phi Chi hosted the 5K run for HIV and AIDS, alongside their partnerships. The race raised a total of $500 from donations. […]
5K Bunny Run Fundraiser: The preservation of a historic landmark
Version of the story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition The first Annual 5K run/walk for the Nonprofit Southwestern Child Development Commission in Western North Carolina started at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 at the Southwestern Community College Bookstore. The fundraising run was $35, buying you a fun atmosphere to get […]
WCU Mountain Heritage Day 5k goes by in a flash
On a misty morning, around 170 students, faculty and visitors competed in a race across WCU’s campus in pursuit of $100. The 5k race marked the start of the 38th Mountain Heritage Day under sponsorship of WCU Event Management. The race started at 8 a.m. on the dot at Mckee, and racers were tasked with […]






