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#8220;I Hate Hamlet,” the story of an actor in career limbo, will kick off the 2011-12 University Theatre Mainstage season at Western Carolina University. Show dates for “I Hate Hamlet” are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 5-8, in WCU’s Hoey Auditorium. Written in 1991 by Paul Rudnick, “I Hate Hamlet” […]
It’s not often that an N.C. State undergraduate chooses Western Carolina University for their graduate degree studies. However, newly hired Main Street Economic Development Director Paige Roberson did just that. After graduating from N.C. State with an undergraduate degree in economics, Roberson worked at local state house representative Phil Harris’ […]
A fire on Sept. 12 destroyed the Fireplace Tavern (formerly Annie’s Food and Spirits) and heavily damaged the adjacent Aztex gas station. Both businesses are located at 21 Steeple Drive in Sylva along U.S. Hwy. 74 East. The fire was reported at 3:48 a.m. after nearby residents heard “an explosion” […]
As Western Carolina University begins the 2011 fall term, the search for a new provost begins as well. Beth Tyson Lofquist has filled the position of interim provost since July 11, a vacancy created by the departure of former provost Kyle R. Carter, who assumed the position of chancellor at […]
The 380-member Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band performed as halftime entertainment during the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers regular season home opener against defending Super Bowl champions, the Green Bay Packers, on Sunday, Sept. 18. The band was selected based on its recognized showmanship and musicianship, […]
Western Carolina University’s 2011-12 construction projects may be the most uneventful projects in over a decade. Construction workers have been authorized and funded by North Carolina to begin work on the renovation of the Harrill Residence Hall, and to complete the Health and Human Sciences building, which will be located […]
Pending a vote in primary elections, alcohol sales could be coming to Cullowhee. In recent discussions by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, the board has decided to include an alcohol referendum on May’s ballot. If passed, this would allow businesses in Cullowhee at WCU to serve beer, wine and/or […]
The Teaching Fellows program was placed on the chopping block and taken off the state budget by the North Carolina General Assembly in June. Since 1986, the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has been an integral part of educating future teachers for North Carolina. Each year, 500 high school seniors […]
A checkpoint on the Pakistan-India border and Peruvian workers traveling by boat to an island of birds are just two of the scenes from the upcoming opening of the Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series at Western Carolina University. The ACE series opened at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in […]
A Western Carolina University re-creation of the 1938 Campbell’s Playhouse radio classic “A Christmas Carol” was recently named the winner of a 2011 Gabriel Award from the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. Gabriel Awards, which are designed to honor works of excellence that uplift and nourish the human spirit, […]
