Local craft vendors sought for Summer Celebration

The Cherokee Summer Celebration is being held on June 21 at the Cherokee Welcome Center across from the Fairgrounds from 10am – 4pm.  There will be free setup which will include a table and two chairs.  There is a first-come, first-serve on the tents, so, if you...

WCU to host open air Jazz Festival on April 26

CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s annual Jazz Festival will feature performers including special guest guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback and will be held on an open-air stage on campus during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 26. The...

Lye dumpling class

April 26 at 10am at the Big Y Community Building.  The class, sponsored by the Big Y Community Club, will be limited to the first 10 people who enroll.  Participants must bring a large bowl.  All other ingredients and supplies will be provided.  If this class fills up...

WCU to host lunar eclipse viewing event April 15

CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host a lunar eclipse viewing event outside at the Jackson County Airport from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15. Astronomy faculty from WCU will set up telescopes for viewing the eclipse, which will end at 4:30 a.m.,...