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The Grascals bring contemporary bluegrass to WCU on Oct. 9

Grammy-nominated bluegrass musicians the Grascals will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. The show, “Dance Til Your Stockings Are Hot and Ravelin,’” is a musical tribute to 1960s sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show.” The Grascals’ performance is […]

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WCU brings fast-rising comic Bo Burnham to campus Oct. 26

Comedian Bo Burnham will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. Burnham rose to fame in 2006, while still in high school, after posting YouTube videos of himself in his bedroom performing autobiographical songs such as […]

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Before They Were Educators: Dr. Bruce Frazier

There are many talented composers and conductors. However, it takes great talent and patience to teach those skills to students. One of those people possessed with talent for teaching and the skill required to do so is Dr. Bruce Frazier, Professor in the School of Music, who joined the Western […]

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‘I Hate Hamlet’ will be at Hoey Auditorium Oct. 5-8

#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” […]

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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’ […]

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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” […]

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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 […]

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Marching Band performs at Panthers game

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, […]

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2011-12 school year to be quiet for WCU construction

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 […]