Local trees dying under insect-spread disease

Western North Carolina is home to multiple national forests, which see thousands of visitors every year.  The forests are popular destinations for students looking to hike, camp or just enjoy the views the mountains have to offer.  Over the years, some of our most beloved trees in these forests have begun to die under the […]

Black bear stirs up campus

A black bear cub was found Wednesday, Oct. 26, by Reid Gym on the campus of Western Carolina University. University police and wildlife officials quickly assessed the situation and decided to remove the bear from campus. Several students watched throughout the day as the bear hid in the bushes. Monica Papworth has the story, first […]