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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Western North Carolina has been hit with the most devastating storm it has seen in modern history. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida Gulf coast late Sept. 26. The storm impacted North Carolina in the early morning hours of Sept. 27. Western Carolina University has been monitoring the impact […]
The Bobby Setzer trout hatchery outside Pisgah, North Carolina has supplied WNC streams with trout since the late 1950s. The hatchery is the largest in the state and one of three cold water hatcheries. Together they raise over one million rainbow, brook and brown trout a year. Trout fishing in […]
Construction has been active on Monteith Gap Road, South Painter Road and Ledbetter Road to create a new roundabout. The goal of the project is to make the intersection less dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. However, the construction borders the Cullowhee Community Garden interrupting the garden’s previous tranquility. “People […]
Between Aug. 25 and 27, the University Police Department sent out a timely warning notifying students about larceny of electronic bikes and scooters, scaring student scooter owners. Jonathan Byers, a sophomore student at WCU, has heard about the warnings and has taken extra precautions because of it. “Anytime I have […]
Testing sites in the Tuckaseegee Watershed throughout Jackson County saw high levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the water on several occasions during the sampling season. According to the EPA, water that tests above 126/100 mL for fecal coliform, also called E. coli, is considered hazardous. The Watershed Association […]
This semester, movies are back being played at WCU in a new style. Last Minute Productions, the student-led programming team for campus activities, is known for their free weekly movie nights on Fridays and Saturdays. LMP accesses the movies through a movie licensing supplier. “They’re like the middle agent between […]
#8220;There is going to be a lot of music, a lot of fun and a lot of rainbows,” said Burgin Mackey, Sylva Pride President. Sylva Pride held their fourth annual pride celebration Sept. 13 through 15, despite not being able to hold their traditional parade. In April, Sylva’s Board of […]
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Tenn.), in collaboration with the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign and the College Democrats at WCU, hosted a meet and greet at the WCU A. K. Hinds University Center at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The meet and greet was aimed at connecting with […]
October Arts and Entertainment Events This is a non-exhaustive list of art and entertainment events happening in the Cullowhee/Sylva area. The Western Carolinian is not affiliated with these events and has simply compiled them with the intention of connecting and informing the community. Descriptions of events are directly from hosts’ […]
The hills will soon cry sweet sounds of music and laughter as WCU prepares for its 50th annual Mountain Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 28. The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature activities for all ages and interests. Mountain Heritage Day is a celebration of life […]
