Month: August 2013

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Meet Pam Buchanan

Pam Buchanan is the woman behind it all. As the director of University Health Services at Western Carolina University, it is her job to keep everything about the Health Center-from Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance to customer service-in working order. Buchanan has lived in the area her entire […]

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New businesses yield opportunity, consume mountain landscape

Last year’s vote that approved alcohol sales in Jackson County and Cullowhee has produced more than its fair share of business development, including new sports bars and expanded convenience stores. Recently, a business boom has hit Jackson County and the surrounding area that includes restaurants like Cook Out and the […]

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Tactical training for campus police triggers debate

In the past few years, there have been many political debates about the proper use of military grade weaponry. Assault rifle bans have skyrocketed the price of weapons like AR-15s and AK-47s. On one side, there are those who believe that even the smallest of liberties should never be sacrificed […]

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Local event to help Hydro Angels

In Franklin, a charity bowling event will take place on Sept. 7, to help raise money for Hydro Angels Over America, which assists those suffering from hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening neurological disorder that affects 1 out of 500 babies born, and people of all ages can also develop it […]

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Local programs bring hope for breast cancer victims

Every October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The color pink mixes in with the traditional colors of fall such as red, orange and yellow. Clothes and storefronts alike often sport the little pink ribbon that means they will support research for breast cancer. Even sports teams get into the […]

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Going for a Hike: Why not Tennessee?

Western North Carolina is home to many hiking trails, some apparent, and others hidden away. Hiking the same trails many times may become boring. However, visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, just outside of Cherokee, is a great place to find new trails that offer a variety of features […]

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Taste Buds: Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro

[Note from the Editor: If you would like your restaurant reviewed or know of a good place to eat, please email Lex Menz at lmenz@westerncarolinian.com.] The Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro is the kind of place you expect to be hidden. It’s that restaurant every town has that only […]

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The 4-1-1 for freshmen

Your first year in college is a time of freedom and responsibility, which can be extremely daunting at times. Here at Western Carolina University, there is a community of people and resources that can help make the transition into the college life easier. Move-In Day is not exactly like what […]

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What Whee Do, August 17 – 23

Welcome back to Cullowhee and to Western Carolina University’s campus! Here is a list of activities to get you started back into the spirit of school. Saturday, Aug. 17: Wake up bright and early for Freshmen Assembly in the Bardo Arts Center Theatre at 7 a.m. Valley Ballyhoo begins for […]

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Bye, bye programs: Belcher explains decision

Western Carolina University is still dealing with the overwhelming news of losing 10 programs. Now, several questions remain like what happens to the cut programs next, and how many students will WCU lose over the cuts? Chancellor David O. Belcher announced in July the discontinuation of 10 out of 13 […]