Students in Western Carolina University’s Criminal Justice Club will host a shoe donation drive to benefit people in need during the month of October as part of the WCU Poverty Project. Shoes of all types – athletic, running, dress, sandals, heels, work boots, cleats, flip-flops or others – will be […]
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WCU alum David Joy has first book published
A Western Carolina University graduate is enjoying the limelight after having his first book published. David Joy, who received a bachelor’s degree in literature from WCU in 2007 and a master’s degree in professional writing in 2009, can now find his book “Growing Gills: A Fly Fisherman’s Journey” on store […]
‘World’s Largest’ will be shown at WCU on Nov. 1
A documentary on everything large will be shown at the A.K. Hinds University Center Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 “World’s Largest”, the third film to be shown in the 2011-12 Southern Circuit Film series, is a documentary that centers on the changing landscape of small-town America. According to […]
The Second City makes Western Carolina University “Laugh Out Loud”
The Second City presented “Laugh Out Loud” at Western Carolina University on Sept. 29. Audience members looking for humor filled the lower section of the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Even with only five performers in the show, they were still able to keep their acts refreshing; each skit […]
Students push for more tailgating spaces at forum
The Student Tailgate Forum held at WCU on Oct. 5 concluded with the Tailgating Task Force’s hearing and consideration of students’ requests for more spaces at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. To make more room, the students in attendance at the meeting suggested that spots be given based on the number of […]
N.C. Court of Appeals hears cases at Western Carolina
A panel of judges from the N.C. Court of Appeals visited Western Carolina University on Oct. 3. The judges came to WCU to hear arguments in two cases concerning Western North Carolina. The first case concerned a traffic stop in Buncombe County and the legality of the ensuing questioning which […]
Georgia man charged in Campus Bookstore thefts
A Georgia man suspected of stealing books multiple times this semester from the Campus Bookstore was taken into custody on Sept. 22 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel. Alvin R. Wilson, 42 and listing a Fayetteville, Ga. address, is charged with felony larceny. He was booked in the Jackson County […]
WCU begins process of searching for its next provost
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 […]
Back-to-back fires damage a business and an apartment
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” […]
WCU grad hired as Sylva’s Main Street Economic Development Director
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’ […]
