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 […]
WCU adopts new grading guidelines for Spring 2020 semester
March 30, 2020 by
Western Carolina University adopted a new Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading policy for the Spring 2020 semester. Richard Starnes, Interim Provost of Western Carolina University, announced the new guidelines on Friday, March 27. The Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading resolution was proposed and passed by Faculty Senate on Wednesday and was followed by acceptance by the upper administration. The university will now be […]
How Holly Springs is handling COVID-19
March 30, 2020 by
Governor Roy Cooper has declared a “stay-at-home” order that will begin March 30th at 5 pm for all of North Carolina. As Wake County prepares to “stay at home“, cities are doing what they need to abide by the rules. This order has taken effect for Wake County as of 5 p.m. March 27. A […]
Stay at home order, travel restrictions in Jackson county
March 30, 2020 by
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide executive order for residents to stay at home in response to the increasing community spread of COVID-19. The order, announced last Friday, goes into effect at 5 p.m. Monday, March 30 and will remain in effect for 30 days from that date. Within the statewide order, people […]
WCU extends spring break for a week and cancels face-to-face classes
March 11, 2020 by
Due to the increasing amount of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, WCU is extending its official spring break until Monday, March 23. Following the spring break extension, classes will resume online or via other distance learning methods until further notice from the UNC System. Chancellor Kelly Brown in an email message to the university said: […]
