March on Sylva

by Tyana Johnson and Kayla Godfrey “Forward together, not one step back!” was the slogan of the NAACP of North Carolina rally attended by hundreds of people in downtown Sylva on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28. The rally was one of 13 held  across the state in honor of the 50th anniversary of  the March on […]

Residents of Jackson County weigh in on gun ownership

Jackson County, North Carolina is a sportsman’s paradise. In an area where hunting is a favorite pastime and having collections of guns and ammunition is as American as apple pie and baseball. It is no surprise that the debate on gun control is a hot topic among residents in this area. So what do the […]

The Great Monsoon

By: Patrick O’Neal and Bayleigh Davis The rainfall that Cullowhee has been experiencing has not gone unnoticed by anyone. Four days of rainfall, flooding and poor conditions led to what many were calling the “monsoon.” However, it looks like the weather is finally clearing up now. Some residents living along Scott’s Creek in Sylva have […]

Local as a lifestyle

Every Saturday morning from April 1 till October 31 you can show up to Bridge Park in downtown Sylva and purchase in-season fruits and vegetables, along with other year round products.  Currently you can find lots of pumpkins, peppers, lettuce, kale, and a few tomatoes and squash which are still toughing out the cold weather. […]

Sylva’s downtown spring festival

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 […]