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Featured Local News

Jackson County opens first indoor pools

After a long time coming it’s finally here, Jackson County celebrated the completion of its new aquatics facility on Saturday with a host of grand-opening festivities.    “To finally have it come about has been a really big deal for Jackson County,” said Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hopkins. “We’re really […]

Campus Featured News

HOMEBASE Set to Expand 

Eight years ago, WCU and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina collaborated to create HOMEBASE. The program originally supported students who had aged out of foster care or were otherwise independent. Over time it has evolved into a resource that provides a range of services to suit community needs. HOMEBASE […]

Local News

Catman’s legacy continues

“One word to describe Harold is legend,” said Kaleb Lynch, Catman2’s shelter director and close friend of the late Sims.  This legacy of Dr. Harold “Catman” Sims Jr. lives on in Western North Carolina through Catman2 and the American Museum of the House Cat.  Lynch and others have organized a […]

Features Lifestyle

A new lease on LIFE: Furthering education for WNC seniors

For 10 years, LIFE@WesternCarolina has provided people 50 years old and older a chance to further their education while staying connected to their community and strengthening friendships.  LIFE offers two-hour classes once a week and follows WCU’s academic calendar. The lessons don’t include any assignments or tests and topics change […]

Lifestyle

WATR celebrates past and welcomes future

The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River will host a live music celebration and fundraiser party 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Innovation Station in Dillsboro.  WATR is a locally focused, grassroots organization founded in 1999 to restore and protect the water quality of the Tuckasegee River Basin.   For over […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

November Arts and Entertainment Events

November Arts and Entertainment Events   Friday Films: Kinky Boots- Nov 1 at Jackson County Public Library at 1 p.m.  Lively romp about a female impersonator who helps an uptight Englishman save his failing shoe company by designing fetish footwear. PG-13. Community Room.  WNC Pottery Festival- Nov 2 at Bridge Park […]