Residents of Jackson County this past weekend didn’t even have to walk out of the neighborhood to support local art. The 15th annual WNC Pottery Festival was held in Bridge Park, Sylva, on Saturday, Nov. 2, offering art to everybody. The event showcased works by over 40 master potters from all over the U.S. It included […]
New plan for Cullowhee focuses on housing
October 25, 2019 by
The Cullowhee Community Planning Council has created a small area plan for the community that focuses on housing for students and permanent residents. The council held a public meeting on Oct. 22 in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University to showcase the finalized drafts of the Cullowhee Small Area Plan. Planning Manager for Stewart […]
Wi sculpture brings past and present together
September 19, 2018 by
Western Carolina University will unveil a sculpture of the Cherokee symbol Wi, meaning place, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 in the Killian Courtyard. The sculpture was created by Todd Martin, a fine arts student, and is part of last year’s academic theme “Cherokee: Community. Culture. Connection.” Cullowhee was once known as Judaculla Place, […]
Volunteers help out Cullowhee Garden Club
October 28, 2017 by
The story was updated on Nov. 1, 2017 with a photo-story. WCU students and town locals volunteered with the Cullowhee Garden Club on Wednesday, Oct. 25 to prepare their garden and crops for the cold weather sweeping in. Five years ago Adam Bigelow, the garden manager, started the Cullowhee Garden Club to grow crops and […]
“WNC could see conditions close to the blizzard of ’93,” says Greer Meterologist
March 14, 2017 by
If you have spent any time outdoors within the past week you’ll have noticed the strange change in temperature. Going from a high of 70 degrees last Thursday to extreme weather conditions this coming week has many Cullowhee residents scratching their heads. “The weather in WNC changes more than I change my underwear,” said Sabrina […]
“This Is Our Youth” depicts disillusionment and finding purpose
February 2, 2017 by
Western Carolina University’s Stage & Screen is showcasing their latest Mainstage production, “This Is Our Youth”, aiming to highlight the struggles of growing up and finding a purpose to lead a life behind. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4. They will have a matinee performance at 3 p.m. […]
