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 […]
When there is smoke, there is fire
September 8, 2011 by
Catamount Peaks Apartment building 331 was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, Sept. 6, producing smoke that could be seen throughout Cullowhee. According to students the fire was caused by lint build up in the dryer. Former resident, Danielle Lacroix, stated when she lived in the apartment, there were prior problems with the dryer. “We […]
Major storm sweeps through Cullowhee
April 29, 2011 by
Western Carolina University students received a late night surprise on Thursday, April 28, as a tornado warning put the Cullowhee area on high alert. Students living on campus filled the bottom floors of their dorms and waited out the storm. According to Tammi Hudson, WCU’s emergency management director, the university’s siren system was activated at […]
Sylva’s downtown spring festival
April 26, 2011 by
The 14th Annual Greening Up the Mountains festival was held Saturday, April 23 in downtown Sylva. Hundreds of tourists and community members attended the festival to see the local crafts, hear live music, and feast on a variety of local treats. To hear first hand accounts from visitors watch the video. This annual spring festival […]
Cullowhee shows tremendous growth
April 5, 2011 by
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Jackson County has claimed the title of the 19th highest county growth in the State of North Carolina, but where is the bulk of that growth coming from? Jackson County’s four, incorporated towns include Dillsboro, Forest Hills, Sylva, and Webster, however, there is one community of Jackson County that […]
What’s really going on at WWCU-FM?
February 8, 2011 by
WCU alumni have been petitioning for a change at WWCU-FM. Several news outlets have written stories about the alumni wishes, and the department’s response to their proposals, but no one has taken into account what the students at the station are thinking and the big story about what is going on. This story outlines the […]
