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 […]
Appalachian Women’s Museum trivia night fundraiser
March 7, 2026 by
If you are looking for something fun to do next Friday night, come and join the fun of Appalachian Women Trivia Night at Innovation Station Brewing in Dillsboro at 6:30pm, Friday, March 13. Bring your group of friends to compete for prizes and raise funds that will go to the Appalachian Women’s Museum in Dillsboro. […]
Circles of Jackson County unites entertainment and charity
September 28, 2023 by
The McGuire Estate in downtown Sylva came to life for the Circles Music Fest on Thursday night, Sept. 21. This unique fundraising event featured a silent auction, local musicians, food, and community fellowship. The event featured a laid back atmosphere. Guests ordered food and drinks. They socialized throughout the venue, enjoying live music and conversation. […]
Reading Rover meets Jack the Dipper
November 16, 2015 by
Eating ice cream wasn’t the only thing intended for at the Jack the Dippers in Sylva on Nov. 14. The well-known ice cream store hosted a fundraiser for the Reading Rover bookmobile. The bookmobile is a bus that travels around the Jackson, Macon and Swain counties to provide preschoolers and child cares the chance to hear […]
Autism fundraiser draws support from locals
October 2, 2014 by
Full Spectrum Farms hosted their seventh annual Starlight Night festival in Cullowhee on Sept. 20. In hopes of raising awareness and money for adults with autism, the night was filled with singing, barbecue, a bonfire and plenty of fun games for the children and activities for the adults. “This is our biggest annual fundraiser,” said […]
WCU hosts annual Relay For Life fundraiser
April 18, 2013 by
WCU hosted its 10th annual Relay For Life Fundraiser over Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. Students and volunteers spent the night on the UC lawn dancing, selling food and homemade items, playing games and sleeping in tents to raise money for cancer research. Each team had to have at least one person walking […]
