Classes suspended in wake of winter weather

From Provost Alison Morrison-Shetlar WCU’s face-to-face classes in Cullowhee and Biltmore Park-Asheville have been suspended for Monday, Jan. 9 because of lingering icy road conditions resulting from the recent round of winter weather. As this is the first day of the semester, students should contact their faculty to receive information and instructions through Blackboard and/or email. […]

Winter storm Jonas hits Jackson County

Updated 11:12 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23 Road conditions worsened overnight into Saturday morning, Jan. 23, causing hazardous conditions for drivers, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said in a press conference. The below-freezing temperatures allowed water on the roads to re-freeze creating black ice among other hazardous conditions. In Jackson County, temperatures Saturday will not rise […]

First snowfall of the year livens up WCU campus

Updated: 12:15 p.m., Jan 22 Today, Jan. 22, all Western Carolina University face-to-face classes are canceled. University officials warned students not to travel on the roads due to ice in an email early this morning.   The first snow of the year fell in Cullowhee Wednesday, Jan. 20, leading to snowball fights, sledding and excitement. […]

Classes remain on schedule

WCU’s  classes on Feb. 19, in Cullowhee  are on a regular schedule for the day unless the weather takes a turn throughout the day. Commuting students, faculty and staff should exercise discretion and good judgment in deciding whether to attempt travel with below freezing weather and dangerous sections on roads. “The Cullowhee Campus is operating […]

Winter weather strikes again

Cullowhee is turning into a “winter wonderland” as we speak, with snow falling to the ground and classes being cancelled. However, this wonderland can be as dangerous as it is pretty. Governor Pat McCrory said in a statement around noon today, ““It is going to be a tough 48 hours. Heavy snow, ice and gusty […]

WCU is back on a regular schedule

Story updated Jan.29 at 2:20 p.m. Classes at Western Carolina University for Thursday, Jan. 30, resumed. The East, main campus, this morning was back to the normal schedule and the West (HHS) Campus, started with two hours delay at 10 a.m. Classes at Biltmore are also on the regular schedule. Cat-Tran operation to the Health […]