Sylva Parade Brings Christmas Cheer

Story co-produced with Tyler Elcock After the craze of Black Friday, the town of Sylva got together as they do every year during the holiday season for the Sylva Christmas Parade. The parade was on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. bringing the community, families, and visitors to Main Street to open the […]

Christmas time at Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm and Elf Village

Story co-reported with Sara Stanley. Christmas time for many is a time for family, giving and making memories. At Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm, the focus is on the experience of picking out a one-of-a-kind tree and enjoying the spirit of the holiday. The owner, Tom Sawyer, understands the gift of family memories, acknowledging that […]

Locally grown Christmas trees bringing the holiday spirit to life

Co-written by Austin Page Barbara and George Stevens own and operate “The Stevens’ Christmas Trees”, a lot full of real Christmas trees located right on Hwy 107 in Sylva. This year’s lot is a continuation of 35 years of selling Christmas trees to the locals of Sylva and it’s surrounding areas. The reason that they […]

WCU Night was a success in Dillsboro

WCU Night at the 29th annual Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries was a great success. The town was filled with WCU faculty, staff and students last Friday night, Dec. 7, like it’s never before. According to Lisa Potts, co-owner of Nancy Tut’s Christmas shop and co-president of the Dillsboro Merchants Association the night was very successful. […]

It’s WCU night in Dillsboro

The first horse-drawn carriage ride will trot off at 5:30 p.m. in the town of Dillsboro, to kick off the 29th annual Lights and Luminaries celebration with Western Carolina University’s new Provost, Angi Brenton and family. Following the carriage ride, Mrs. Belcher, wife of Western Carolina University’s chancellor, will fill the air with Christmas spirit […]

Fill your ears with holiday spirit

  Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries festival is a month away and the preparation for it are in full swing. Susan Belcher, WCU first lady, was seen at the Sylva’s The Golden Carp singing in the holiday spirit while recording the video invitation to kick off opening night of the 29th anniversary of Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries. […]