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Hurricane Helene, News
Marshall citizens spearhead post hurricane recovery efforts in their town
“The destruction is just the first chapter, but the real story is the way people have responded,” Josh Copus, owner of Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s said. Marshall, a small town just north of Asheville, was one of the worst affected by the flooding on Sep. 27. Hurricane Helene […]
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Local, News
Election season: What you need to know to vote this year
The general election is upon us once again. Despite damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Board of Elections did not extend voting registration deadline. Although the registration deadline has passed, voters can still register and vote during North Carolina’s in-person early voting period until Nov. 2. Election […]
News
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Mountain Heritage Day’s 50th anniversary cancelled
November 12, 2024Hurricane Helene has had an incredible impact on Western North Carolina. Much of the area is still recovering and will continue [...] -
Warren Wilson College: Resilience in the Face of Hurricane Helene
November 12, 2024Warren Wilson College, nestled in the picturesque town of Swannanoa in North Carolina, blends the natural beauty outside the [...] -
Securing the vote: An inside look into how voting machines are prepared
November 12, 2024With misinformation about the voting process fogging the public’s perception of the voting process, the Jackson County Board of [...]
Lifestyle
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November Arts and Entertainment Events
November 12, 2024November Arts and Entertainment Events Friday Films: Kinky Boots- Nov 1 at Jackson County Public Library at 1 p.m. Lively [...] -
September Cherokee mini lesson
November 1, 2024We are pleased to introduce Cherokee language mini lessons to The Western Carolinian! Western Carolina University sits on land [...] -
Lights, camera, action: Movies are back on campus
September 26, 2024This semester, movies are back being played at WCU in a new style. Last Minute Productions, the student-led programming team [...]
Multimedia
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WCU Communication Department 2024 Live Election Coverage
November 7, 2024Communication students at WCU put together 90 minutes of live election coverage on Nov. 5. Coverage included live updates on [...] -
WHEE-TV HallowWHEEN Special 2024
November 7, 2024WHEE-TV presents their 2024 Halloween Special. Complete with news coverage that students care about and fun segments to celebrate [...] -
#WNCSmart: Shoreline expert Robert Young discusses the damages and repairs of Hurricane Helene
October 28, 2024On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 12 days after Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina, reporters Deanna Sipe and Marrah Ste. Marie [...]