This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on March 3. City Lights Bookstore in downtown Sylva and the NetWest program of the N.C. Writers Network will be hosting their first virtual Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m. Friday. “We waited for the pandemic to ease up; it hasn’t eased up,” City Lights explained […]
Local author and WCU alumnus visits Sylva for book signing
October 25, 2018 by
Charles Dodd White visited Sylva’s City Lights Bookstore on Oct. 20 to read excerpts and sign copies of his latest novel In the House of Wilderness. White graduated from WCU in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and currently teaches English at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. In the month […]
Sylva music scene folk revival, with a modern twist
December 14, 2016 by
In the not-so-distant past, the bars and breweries that line the streets of downtown Sylva and Dillsboro would emanate the rural region’s most popular style of music: electronica, or electronic dance music (EDM). But now, the Sylva music scene is returning to its original roots, thanks to bands like 1898. Yes, a semi-nightly rave had […]
Photography student to be featured in public art reception
February 7, 2013 by
Jessica Kovacs, a student of photography at WCU, will have her first solo show, “Rural Destinations” installed at City Lights Café of Sylva. The artist reception is Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., during which anyone is welcome to meet the artist and see her work while enjoying complimentary appetizers. When I first […]
Fresh on the table
January 31, 2012 by
Most college campuses offer pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and don’t forget the “all-you-can-eat” cafeteria options complete with soda, desserts, and ice cream. Lack of variety, freshness, and healthy choices at meal times for on and off campus options is a concern of college kids. One way you can ensure a healthy lifestyle is by eating local […]
