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Campus News

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

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 […]

Campus News

Two-wheeled hoax: Scooter larcenies turn out to be false alarm

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 […]

Issues

Muddy water: 2024 sampling season produces concerning results

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 […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

October Arts and Entertainment Events

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’ […]