In mid September 2011, Fireplace Tavern (formerly Annie’s Food and Spirits) caught fire and burned. The fire also heavily damaged the adjacent Aztex gas. The fire was reported in the early morning hours of Sept. 12 when nearby residents heard what sounded like “an explosion,” according to police reports. The […]
Month: April 2012
UPDATED: Bardo named president at Wichita State
Former chancellor John W. Bardo will no longer return to Western Carolina University as a professor. Instead, he accepted the position as the 13th president of Wichita State on Friday, April 27, according to the Kansas Board of Regents. The announcement came as a shock to the Western Carolina community, […]
“That Mancini Magic” will bring back to life composer Henry Mancini
On Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m., the show “That Mancini Magic!” will take place in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. “That Mancini Magic!” showcases the talents of Mac Frampton and The Moon River Orchestra, featuring Cecil Welch. The show consists of two acts for a […]
Meet your 2012 SGA President and Vice President candidates
The following paragraphs were written by this year’s Student Government Association President and Vice President candidates. They wanted to explain to the student body firsthand what makes them qualified to be elected to their desired position, respectively. Ryan Hermance, Vice President candidate: My name is Ryan Hermance, and I am […]
Cat-Tran reiterates rules and purchases new signs
Cat-Tran drivers started passing by students because of a reiteration of the rules this week. These regulations, found in University and state policies, are in place for the purposes of safety and timeliness, according to Don Taylor, administrative support associate. Cat-Tran drivers will no longer stop to pick up students […]
Cat-Tran reiterates rules and purchaes new signs
Cat-Tran drivers started passing by students because of a reiteration of the rules this week. These regulations, found in University and state policies, are in place for the purposes of safety and timeliness, according to Don Taylor, administrative support associative. Cat-Tran drivers will no longer stop to pick up students […]
Harrill Hall catches fire, no one injured
A fire broke out in the basement of Harrill Residence Hall this morning between 8:45 and 9 a.m. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, a 911 call reported the fire at 9:03 am. Eight fire trucks arrived on the scene including trucks from Sylva, Cullowhee, Savannah and Balsam fire […]
Harrill Resident Hall catches fire, none injured
A fire broke out in the basement of Harrill Residence Hall this morning between 8:45 and 9 a.m. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, a 911 call reported the fire at 9:03 am. Eight fire trucks arrived on the scene including trucks from Sylva, Cullowhee, Savannah and Balsam fire […]
Former WCU football player victim of fatal shooting
(Note from the Editors: This story was updated at 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. More updates will follow at the story develops.) Western Carolina University 2011 graduate and former Catamount football defensive lineman Antonitius Aurelius “Buddy” Robinson was the victim of a fatal shooting, according to a post by […]
