Archives for March 17, 2011

Mountaintop removal discussed at WCU

Tricia Shapiro, author of the book “Mountain Justice: Homegrown Resistance to Mountaintop Removal, for the Future of Us All”, was a guest at the Western Carolina University beginning of March, talking to students about the recently released documentary Low Coal by Mari-Lynn Evans and Jordan Freeman.

Football recruiting not affected by WCU budget cuts

Budget cuts take the forefront of discussion across the campus of Western Carolina. In athletics there have been rumors of less scholarship money awarded, which could potentially cause a problem for in state athletes. At WCU Head Coach Dennis Wagner smothered the rumors saying that there is nothing to fear. “The budget has little to […]

Local man shares backyard glories, here in the Great Smoky Mountains

Here in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Cullowhee is surrounded by scenery viewed by many, but explored by few. Ed Tierney, age 21, is one of those few explorers that take site seeing to a whole new level. His most recent exploration through Tellico Gap up to Wesser Bald is just a glimpse […]

Red Fish along Florida coast bring anglers from around the country

Fly Fisherman targeting redfish stalked Eastern Florida flats, coming to the town of Titusville in hopes of fighting and landing the elusive redfish. The fish are in abundance this month in the Mosquito Lagoon area of the Canaveral National Seashore. This brings budget anglers from across the world, which specifically target red fish before the […]

Pennsylvania flooding effects north east fly fishing team USA regional

State College, PA— Anglers from across the United States and Canada gathered in Central Pennsylvania in hopes of securing a spot in the National Fly Fishing Championship, which will be held in Cherokee, NC from May 19-22, 2011. Snowstorms on Monday dropped between 10 and 15 inches of wet snow throughout Central Pennsylvania. Tuesday’s unseasonably […]