Identity theft: It can happen to you

Hearing the horror stories from victims of identity theft can be scary enough to digest. Seeing just how their life is used against them to attain money, items, or other information can make even the coldest person become sympathetic for the victim. We as humans believe that we have this invisible shield that can protect […]

WCU alum works for the Democratic National Convention

Western Carolina University alumni Meredith Oakley has had her own share of jobs since graduating this past May, but none of them quite compare to the task she underwent at the beginning of this month. Oakley was hired by RK Productions as a Production Assistant where she worked at the Democratic National Convention to begin the […]

Mustangs get first win of the season

Smoky Mountain made a statement last night as they recorded a 26-21 victory over the Tuscola Mountaineers. The Mustangs opened up conference play against nearby rival Tuscola, and made sure that everybody knew they were ready to make a run to get back into the postseason for the second year in a row. They now […]

Smoky Mountain football is back

School is back in session in Jackson County and that can only mean one thing: Mustang football is back! Smoky Mountain High School is proud of their teams, but they live for Friday night lights down on Babe Howell Field. The Mustangs have started their 2012 campaign to make it back to the playoffs for […]

Leaving it all on the field

E.J. Whitmire Stadium sits quietly, as it waits for the boys of fall to play once again in the Cullowhee Valley. For most, next season can’t get here soon enough, but for the seniors, next season is a thing of the past. On November 19, when the final whistle blew, 13 senior Catamounts played their last […]