Porch 40, local Cullowhee band, performed mind-blowing tunes at Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro Saturday night, Sept. 22. This new funk/jazz/rock/energy band brought out a huge number of fans to rock out at a local music venue. The band consists of Drew Duncan (vocals and rhythm guitar), Scott Burr (vocals, saxophone, synthesizer), Mitchell Metz […]
Sylva paper factory cares for the environment
May 3, 2012 by
Jackson Paper Manufacturing in Sylva is the largest producer of 100 percent recycled paper in North Carolina. The company utilizes several measures to minimize its impact on the environment, with systems in place to prevent any discharge into local waterways and no harmful emissions released into the air.
Poverty in Western North Carolina
April 12, 2012 by
One of the biggest economic crisis’ facing this country is the unemployment rate and the effect of poverty on the American people. FRAC’s (Food Research and Action Center) analysis for the nation as a whole in 2011 shows that 18.6 percent of respondents reported food hardship that year – up modestly from the 2010 level (18 […]
Winners of the “Paint the Town Purple”
March 27, 2012 by
The weather on March 26 was perfect for announcing winners, without a cloud in the sky. Purple and gold could be seen far and wide. People were all smiles gathered around the Sylva fountain anxiously waiting for the winners of “Paint the Town Purple” to be announced. For the past week, WCU students joined businesses […]
Dillsboro mobile app launch party
March 27, 2012 by
Students, faculty and many in the Sylva and Dillsboro community gathered at the Jarrett House for the unveiling the new Dillsboro mobile app March 27. “Everybody wins,” said Chancellor David O. Belcher with both fists pumping in the air. Belcher and his wife, Susan, were the first to visit Dillsboro’s new mobile website on their iphones. “Taking them (students) […]
Community Connection results in grant
February 3, 2012 by
The Jackson County Farmers Market and the Community Table have received a combined grant allowing both to move into a new location and promote local foods and eating locally. The grant allowed the community table to improve their new location’s kitchen. This will not only help with serving meals at the community table, but will allow farmers […]
