“Spread It Heavy” with Porch 40

From house party to premier venue, Porch 40 is increasing the size of their performances, as well as their unique repertoire. Porch 40 is a college town band taking the local music scene in western North Carolina to a new level. Andrew Duncan, Carter McDevitt, Spencer Bradley, Scott Burr and Mitchell Metz formed the progressive/funk/rock group […]

The history and mysteries of Moore

“This beautiful, imposing and indestructible building should be made a monument to… public service.”  The Cullowhee Yodel, July 1924.   Haunted, old, useless and quiet are words that come to mind as you walk passed the Moore building on Western Carolina University upper campus. Students, unaware of the historical moments that once took place there, […]

Green Energy Park Festival celebrates Youth Arts Festival

Families gathered to enjoy the festivities of arts and crafts created by using methane gas. Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) hosted their annual Youth Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20 in efforts to popularize the use of clean renewable energy sources for economic and educational purposes. The Youth Arts Festival offered a variety of […]