Traffic is the movie so many Americans have waited for. It tells the real story of drug trafficking in America. The movie, starring Michael Douglas, centers around the trafficking industry of North America. When Robert Wakefield (Douglas) is named the new head of the DEA, he faces an insurmountable task […]
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‘The Best Band in the World’ Plays Asheville
The nine-piece band La Bottine Souriante plays the Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place on Sunday, February 11 at 8pm. This astounding ensemble from Quebec plays unbelievable, wild and raucous weavings of Cajun, Acadian, Celtic, pop, folk, jazz, big band brass, swing and traditional styles on acoustic and electric bass, […]
Servo’s Wrestling Report
Last week, I stated that the ladder match between Benoit and Jericho for the Intercontinental Title would be a candidate for “match of the year.” I didn’t realize how right I was. I’ll get to that match later. The Royal Rumble was a very entertaining pay-per-view. The Dudley Boyz finally […]
Lady Cats snap losing streak
Western Carolina defeated the Lady Cougars of the College of Charleston 75-65 Saturday night in Charleston. The win ended the squad’s five-game losing streak and gave the Lady Cats (8-9, 2-6) their second Southern Conference victory. Western led for most of the first half and took a 27-22 lead at […]
Hail to the Thief?
Was the election won or stolen? This question will forever mark the presidential election of 2000. Regardless of whether this question ever gets answered, one thing is certain; Americans will have to move on, and we will have to work together to survive this era of that might see detrimental […]
Trial Pending in Fiske Murder Case
Motions in the Christina Marie Fiske case will be heard on February 19, but no date has been set for the trial in the NC Superior Court. On February 28, 2000, an infant was discovered by workers at the Macon County Landfill. A tip “from a concerned citizen” led investigators […]
Car Theft Suspect Extradited to Sylva
The man accused of stealing a Nissan XTerra from campus last October has been brought back to Jackson County to await trial. James Roy Foyles, Jr., 31, was caught driving the stolen Xterra by the Highway Patrol in McDowell County, and transported to the county jail, where he stayed for […]
Alcohol and Date Rape Topics of Discussion
Gene McAbee, director of public safety at Western Carolina University, led a discussion about alcohol, date rape and the effects of alcohol abuse on victimization Tuesday night to a group of students at the Methodist student union. The discussion is a part of the Wesley Foundation’s lecture series entitled “Reality […]
Armed Chase Ends in Front of Scott
Early Sunday morning, what began as an ordinary procedure sent university police on an armed chase after a fleeing suspect. Before 5 a.m., university police spotted a vehicle coming through campus, and suspected from the way it was moving that the driver might be intoxicated, according to Gene McAbee, director […]
Second Generation Songwriter AJ Croce brings Rocking Piano Act to Stella Blue
Sometimes it can be hard living under the shadow of a famous parent. Just ask A.J. Croce, son of singer, songwriter and master of the love song, Jim Croce. Undoubtedly at every show he plays, he has to deal with the inevitable requests for “Operator”, “Bad Leroy Brown” or “Time […]