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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Recently, four students from the Western Carolina University Film and Television Production (FTP) program made a documentary-style video for the nonprofit organization Mountain Youth Charities of Cashiers. According to Jack Sholder, director of the FTP program, the video significantly added to the success of Mountain Youth Charities’ fundraiser. Of […]
The Western Carolina University Catamounts lost to The Citadel Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 14. With the loss, WCU drops to 0-3 and 0-1 within the Southern Conference. The Catamounts are continuing a 13-game losing streak that started during the 2012 season. The loss also extended the Catamounts’ losing streak within […]
Last year’s vote that approved alcohol sales in Jackson County and Cullowhee has produced more than its fair share of business development, including new sports bars and expanded convenience stores. Recently, a business boom has hit Jackson County and the surrounding area that includes restaurants like Cook Out and the […]
Pam Buchanan is the woman behind it all. As the director of University Health Services at Western Carolina University, it is her job to keep everything about the Health Center-from Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance to customer service-in working order. Buchanan has lived in the area her entire […]
In Franklin, a charity bowling event will take place on Sept. 7, to help raise money for Hydro Angels Over America, which assists those suffering from hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening neurological disorder that affects 1 out of 500 babies born, and people of all ages can also develop it […]
In the past few years, there have been many political debates about the proper use of military grade weaponry. Assault rifle bans have skyrocketed the price of weapons like AR-15s and AK-47s. On one side, there are those who believe that even the smallest of liberties should never be sacrificed […]
Western North Carolina is home to many hiking trails, some apparent, and others hidden away. Hiking the same trails many times may become boring. However, visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, just outside of Cherokee, is a great place to find new trails that offer a variety of features […]
Every October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The color pink mixes in with the traditional colors of fall such as red, orange and yellow. Clothes and storefronts alike often sport the little pink ribbon that means they will support research for breast cancer. Even sports teams get into the […]
Your first year in college is a time of freedom and responsibility, which can be extremely daunting at times. Here at Western Carolina University, there is a community of people and resources that can help make the transition into the college life easier. Move-In Day is not exactly like what […]
[Note from the Editor: If you would like your restaurant reviewed or know of a good place to eat, please email Lex Menz at lmenz@westerncarolinian.com.] The Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro is the kind of place you expect to be hidden. It’s that restaurant every town has that only […]
