Gettin’ Wild: Sochan

By DR. DAVID COZZO RTCAR   Sochan, also known as green-headed coneflower or cutleaf coneflower, is an herbaceous perennial in the sunflower family. In late summer and fall, it sends up a tall flowering stalk; the yellow, daisy-like flower having a green center instead...

Non-profit gathering planned for area

The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation announces a meet and greet for area non-profit organizations wishing to apply for 2014 grants from the community fund.  Non-profits are invited to bring information related to upcoming projects to share with the board...

WCU couple establishes new scholarship

CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s John “Jack” McFadden, professor emeritus of education, and Anna McFadden, director of academic engagement and IT governance in the Division of Information Technology, have donated more than $10,000 to endow a scholarship at...