Fred Hinson, senior associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, will retire from Western Carolina University on Jan. 1 after more than 45 years of service. In 1966, Hinson joined the WCU faculty and spent nearly 30 years teaching various courses, including microbiology, human anatomy, physiology, freshman biology, botany, zoology, microbial […]
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Kentucky Fried Chicken in Sylva closes down
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Sylva’s oldest fast food chain restaurant, closed unexpectedly on Nov. 21. The Sylva location, owned by KFC franchise-holder Fulenwider Enterprises, based in Morganton, was open as usual the day prior and gave customers no advanced notice they would not be open the next day. Fulenwider closed another […]
Before They Were Coaches: Chad Miller, Women’s Soccer
(Editor’s Note: The following is part of ongoing series of articles where Western Carolinian writers profile the lives and careers of coaches before they arrived at WCU.) Chad Miller, the women’s soccer coach at Western Carolina University, has always had a passion for sports. “Sports have been my passion my […]
Two WCU students charged with sex-related crimes
Two accusations of sexual assault, one on campus and one off, involving WCU students came to light in the past few weeks, prompting concern in the community because they had not heard of the crimes. The first, which occurred on Nov. 3 according to police reports, involved WCU student James […]
‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ receives great reviews
The production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” recently took stage from Nov. 10-13 in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Showcasing the talents of many WCU students and a 2007 graduate, the show was a major success. “Sweeney Todd” had many different things […]
The Pied Pipers and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra to perform Dec. 9
The 2011-12 Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University continues with a performance by the Pied Pipers and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the WCU campus. The Pied Pipers and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra will […]
WCU alum Sossamon a local business owner and commissioner
Since graduating from Western Carolina University in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Lynda Sossamon has become a business owner and has won two local political positions. In the past, Sossamon worked for WCU for 11 years in the Computer Center as an Operations Manager and a Programmer/Analyst. Currently, […]
Reilly, WCU alum and ‘Big Brother’ winner, returns to Cullowhee
Many people in the U.S. know Rachel Reilly from her time on two seasons of the hit television reality show “Big Brother”, but locally she is still a Catamount. Reilly, who won the $500,000 grand prize at the end of the 13th season of “Big Brother”, returned to Cullowhee over […]
WCU moving to electronic mailing as postage increases
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced last month new increases to postal service rates nationwide. These new increases include a new price for first-class “Forever” stamps, with a price increase to 45 cents per stamp. This is a 1 cent increase from the 44 cent first-class stamp that has […]
Students discuss budget cuts, other issues at private forum
Student Government Association President T.J. Eaves held a private student forum last Thursday after a meeting with The Leadership Institute to get a sense of the student body’s opinions on major campus issues. The forum was only open to students, and it offered a secure setting where students could voice […]
