The volunteers at Humane Society of Jackson County, also known as ARF, has made it their mission to educate Jackson County about the importance of spaying and neutering animals. ARF has taken their message one step further and secured a grant from the PetSmart Charities Foundation for $20,000. The money is used to spay and […]
ARF uses transport to save unwanted animals in Jackson County
May 10, 2013 by
The Jackson County Humane Society uses all of its resources and volunteers to help the growing population of unwanted and homeless animals in the community. Currently, there are no programs in the area to deal with this problem, but ARF volunteers have literally taken to the road to find a solution. ARF has created a […]
Greening Up the Mountain’s Festival set for April 27
April 25, 2013 by
Downtown Sylva is making preparations for the 16th Annual Greening Up the Mountain’s Festival on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, which began as a celebration of Earth Day, has now evolved into an event that focuses on sustainability, the local economy, and traditional heritage crafts. “We are trying […]
International Festival offers tastes from around the world
April 14, 2013 by
The 34th Annual International Festival at Western Carolina University brought sights, sounds and delicious foods from around the world to Cullowhee. Students, staff and area residents enjoyed the culinary treats from several countries, including Pakistan, Asia and Latin America. This annual event gives students the opportunity to experience traditions, crafts and foods from other cultures […]
Panel Discusses Southern Stereotypes in the World of Cartoons
March 20, 2013 by
On Thursday, March 14, a panel of three local cartoonists and the head of the Political Science department at Western Carolina University met to discuss stereotypes and social identity in cartoons. Brent Brown, Randy Molton and David Cohen understand the world of cartoons because they have made it their passion and livelihood. Men comprise much of […]
Student athlete is making the most of his experience
March 19, 2013 by
Sam Lusty is like most students at Western Carolina University. He works hard in his classes and he hangs out with his fraternity brothers in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. With an economy that makes it hard for many high school graduates to attend college, Lusty is one of the lucky ones; letting his passion for running […]
