Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region. This is the third show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. This weeks episode is brought to you by Marie Spencer and Dylan Branscome. You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the […]
WheeLife news magazine: The new gas station not really wanted and more
April 9, 2025 by
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region. This is the second show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. This weeks episode is brought to you by Callia Addikis and Morgan Korson. You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the […]
Sylva bracing for the road construction
April 4, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 3 edition. When visitors come through Sylva these days, they see a sign apologizing for the dust and empty lots where a Dunkin Donuts, Speedy’s or a farm supply store used to be. For a 2.6-mile road construction project stretching from the bridge at the Innovation Brewery […]
The Sylva Herald: Update on opioid settlement dispersal
March 30, 2025 by
Story re-published with permission from The Sylva Herald by Beth Lawrence Residents were given a look at efforts to utilize Jackson County’s portion of opioid settlements between states and opioid manufacturers and distributors. At the County Commissioners’ March 4 work session, two members of the recently formed Local Settlement Council – Jackson County Department of […]
Homeless shelter a hot topic in Jackson County
March 20, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, March 13 edition It’s no secret that HERE in Jackson County, the nonprofit charged with supporting the local homeless population, wants a brick-and-mortar shelter. HERE has asked for $500,000 from Jackson County commissioners in January and is raising funds wherever else they can. A potential location at the […]
The Great Outhouse Races: A day of fun and chaos
February 20, 2025 by
Rain could not stop outhouses from taking to the slopes on Feb. 15 in the 18th Annual Great Sapphire Outhouse Race. Around 20 teams showed up to race. Many of the teams were repeat participants, updating their outhouses each year to try to better their chances of winning. Despite the heavy rain, a crowd […]
